Are you a candidate for Arcadia dental implants?

Join with your Arcadia dentist in keeping your teeth for your entire life. But, if tooth loss occurs through oral injury, decay or periodontal disease, Kenneth Canzoneri DDS offers patients today’s standard in tooth replacement: Arcadia dental implants. You could be a candidate for these artificial teeth that appear, function and even feel just like the real thing.

Why dental implants in Arcadia?

Dental implants solve literally all of the tough consequences of tooth loss:

• Speech problems (slurring, in particular)
• Poor biting and chewing
• Gapped smiles
• Aged facial appearance with wrinkling and sagging musculature
• Gum recession
• Resorption of bone at extraction sites

These artificial teeth, composed of titanium implant devices, metal alloy posts, or abutments, and  realistic porcelain crowns, screw  into the jaw bone during an in-office surgery. With this solid foundation, dental implants are very durable and actually exercise the bone every time a person eats.  Multiple implants support partial or full dentures, too, giving patients optimal security and outstanding aesthetics.

What’s the science behind implants?

Dentists and orthopedic physicians discovered that human bone has an affinity for titanium. Through an amazing natural process called osseointegration, the jaw bonds to the implant device.

So, when an oral surgeon places an implant device, the patient’s bone bonds to it over several weeks of post-operative healing. After attachment of the abutment and crown, the dental implant patient in Arcadia has a very solid and realistic-appearing tooth.

Unlike traditional bridgework and dentures, dental implants transfer a substantial amount of physical force to the jaw when patients bite and chew. This “exercise” keeps the jawbone dense and sizable.

Who can receive dental implants?

Older teens and adults qualify for dental implants. Patients must be in good overall and oral health and have good bone density. People with poorly controlled diabetes or undergoing cancer therapy should postpone this restorative procedure until their health improves. The same applies to pregnant or lactating mothers.  Additionally, good candidates are non-smokers and have disciplined oral hygiene habits–both with flossing and brushing and with seeing Dr. Canzoneri for semi-annual exams and cleanings.

Dental implants do not get cavities: however,  they can get an infection similar to gum disease. Called “peri-implantitis,” this devastating condition may require removal of implants. Therefore, regular at-home and in-office hygiene is vital. With good care, implants succeed over 95 percent of the time.

The treatment timeline and cost

From consultation to restoration to complete healing, the dental implant procedure takes a few months. The implant site must heal so the device can take on the physical forces of biting and chewing.

Regarding expense, dental implants do cost more initially than traditional bridgework or dentures. However, because of their high success and retention rates, durability and longevity, implants really cost less in the long run. Bridgework and dentures which rest on top of the gums do nothing for jaw bone integrity, and these prosthetics typically last no more than 10 years.

Go for the best

Dental implants are really amazing. If you are faced with tooth extraction or are already missing one or more teeth, explore these outstanding tooth replacements with Dr. Canzoneri and his experienced team. Contact the friendly office staff to book an appointment. You may be a good candidate for dental implants.