Implants For Missing Teeth in Murrieta, CA: Discover the Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures

When you have lost a tooth (or multiple teeth), a dental implant can serve as an artificial tooth root. This implant, once in place, allows for various forms of artificial teeth to be attached, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Implants offered by Dr. Valerie Scola and the team at Scola Family Dentistry in Murrieta, CA, provide a durable, long-term solution for people who suffer from teeth that are missing due to extraction, falling out, or from some form of trauma. Whatever the reason behind your missing tooth/teeth, dental implants are a significant next step.

What Is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants provide a comfortable and durable solution for replacing a missing tooth’s roots. That is important for several reasons. When you lose a tooth, the stimulation provided by the tooth’s roots to the jawbone is now missing. Over time, this can cause deterioration of the jawbone, among other dental issues. To prevent long-term dental problems from occurring due to a missing tooth, dentists utilize titanium dental implants. This implant is inserted into the jawbone where, through osseointegration, the jawbone fuses to the titanium implant. That is what creates the durable and robust nature of the implant. The dental implant itself consists of three components:

1. The Implant: This is the portion that is surgically implanted into the jawbone. It is below the gum line and is typically made of titanium (although some holistic dentists are moving away from titanium implants). This implant fuses with the jawbone and becomes a permanent fixture.
2. The Abutment: This is attached to the implant and acts as the connector to which your artificial tooth appliance (implant, bridge, denture, etc.) will attach.
3. The Crown (or prosthetic): This is the visible portion. If just a single implant is needed to replace a single tooth, in most cases, a crown will be attached to the abutment here. There are times when it can be used to hold other prosthetics in place, such as dentures.

Implanted Supported Dentures

Hundreds of thousands of people have found that implant-supported dentures provide several benefits over traditional complete dentures. Not only are they practical and long-lasting, but they provide a comfort level and functionality that slip-in dentures cannot match. Many who choose conventional dentures do not wear them as much as they probably should. That could be because a slip in dentures can rub against the gums, causing agitated gums. Another reason is that they sometimes do not stay in place and can be a nuisance when eating. With implant-supported dentures, you will have dentures that remain in place comfortably and allow you to live your life with confidence. Here are some other benefits patients have found with implant-supported dentures.

• Improved speech and confidence
• Decreased irritation of the gums
• Restoration of proper chewing, allowing for improved digestion
• No need for denture adhesives
• Three times the biting force of traditional dentures

If you are interested in learning more about dental implants and implant-supported dentures in the Murrieta, CA area, schedule a consultation with Dr. Valerie Scola. Schedule an appointment by calling the Scola Family Dentistry team at (951) 692-4221.