Dental Implants in Charleston, SC
Carolina Periodontics offers several options to replace missing teeth. One option that stands out from the others and is the only option that replaces the root of a missing tooth is dental implants. The technological advancements of modern dentistry continue to revolutionize implant dentistry, which offers many benefits to patients. Implants can now help provide safe, healthy, and successful alternatives to replace missing teeth. Learn more about dental implants below, and book an appointment in one of our six locations across Charleston, SC today!
Single Tooth Implants
A dental implant may be the preferred choice when replacing a single missing tooth. Unlike bridges, implants don’t require the added treatment of adjacent teeth. This procedure involves replacing the root of the missing tooth with an implant. A crown is then attached to the implant, and the final result looks and feels like a natural tooth.
Fixed Implant Bridges
If you are missing multiple teeth, your dentist may recommend a fixed implant bridge. This solution is an alternative to removable partial dentures used in the past. The fixed bridge supported by implants offers increased stability and prevention of slipping compared to removable dentures.
Fixed Implant Dentures
If you’re missing all of your upper or lower teeth, you now have an alternative to a removable complete denture. Implants can now support a denture to give it more stability, a more confident smile, and greater comfort. With the support of implants, you won’t have to fear the embarrassment of your denture slipping when you’re eating or talking.
Full Mouth Restoration
You can change your smile and improve the function of your teeth with a full mouth restoration. This treatment involves repairing most or all damaged teeth and replacing any missing teeth. Dental implants can play a key role in this process. When replacing missing teeth, implants are the only option that preserves healthy jaw bone. This bone is essential in supporting facial muscles to maintain a healthy and natural appearance.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer patients a number of benefits over other tooth replacement options, including:
A More Natural Appearance
Your teeth and the surrounding bone support your facial muscles and the shape of your face. The removal of teeth causes bone loss and undesirable sagging of facial muscles. Implants help prevent this by preserving the bone around your teeth.
Improved Chewing Ability
Missing even one tooth can impact your ability to eat certain foods. Replacing missing teeth with implants provides a stable replacement that can allow you to continue enjoying your favorite foods.
Convenient Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is critical to maintaining restorations. Unfortunately, home care is complicated with some dental treatments such as fixed bridges. Dental implants, however, make brushing and flossing easier—similar to cleaning your natural teeth.
Enhanced Speaking Ability
Teeth are important in helping us make certain sounds when speaking. Missing one or more teeth can hinder our ability to articulate some words clearly. This is often a problem for people who wear removable dentures. But implants solve this problem, allowing you to speak with clarity.
Greater Comfort
Dental implants simulate your natural teeth so well that you are not aware of their presence. They provide greater comfort other teeth replacement options.
Request an Appointment
If you are missing one or more teeth, contact Carolina Periodontics to learn more about dental implants in Charleston, SC. We’ll discuss how you might benefit from a dental implant as well as other teeth replacement options available to you.