No matter the reason, finding out you need one or more teeth extracted can be frustrating and even a little scary—and it certainly brings up a lot of questions. What will it mean for your smile and your ability to chew? What are your best replacement options, and how long will it be before you have your smile back?
There’s a lot to consider, but Dr. Danny Moosa and his team at Parkway Family Dental in Columbus, Ohio, will walk you through the options, including dental implants, and help you determine which treatment is best for you.
In many cases, Dr. Moosa can perform immediate dental implant placement. How is this different from traditional implants? The implant can be placed on the same day as the extraction, so you leave Dr. Moosa’s Polaris practice with a beautiful, confident smile.
This is an effective treatment option that many patients choose, but before moving forward, it’s critical to find an experienced dentist who provides comprehensive care leveraging the latest in dental technology. Dr. Moosa and his team are skilled and knowledgeable in the dental implant treatment that can transform your smile and improve your oral health, whether it’s immediate or delayed placement.
Wondering if immediate implant placement is right for you? Here are eight benefits of moving forward with immediate implant placement at Dr. Moosa’s Polaris based practice:
Before treatment begins, you’ll sit down with Dr. Moosa for an in-depth consultation and undergo a comprehensive exam to ensure you’re a good candidate for immediate placement. If you’re not, Dr. Moosa and his team will go over other options, which may include delayed implants.
Ultimately, Dr. Moosa and his Polaris based team will do what’s best for you. If the site isn’t ready for immediate placement, Dr. Moosa will graft the area and let it heal for three months before moving forward. After taking a CBCT scan, Dr. Moosa will fabricate a surgical guide to ensure your implant is placed in the best spot for a future crown or bridge. In a matter of a few short months, you’ll have your final restoration.
Dental implants mimic natural teeth, providing an esthetic option. Your implants will blend in flawlessly, so no one will even know you have implants unless you tell them. And with immediate placement, you get results right away. You’ll never have embarrassing gaps, just a beautiful smile you’ll love showing off.
Once implants are placed, your chewing function will be restored so you can eat normally. It is important to keep in mind, though, that osseointegration, or the implant fusing to the jawbone, will still take three to six months to complete. You may need to eat softer foods for a few weeks after placement and to avoid anything that’s sticky.
Dr. Moosa and his team will educate you about which foods to avoid to ensure success. They’ll also give you detailed post-op instructions so you know exactly what to expect after treatment. They are true partners in your care, and will provide the guidance you need to feel comfortable with the process and confident you’ll get the desired results.
No matter when they’re placed, implants are securely anchored to the jawbone. They won’t move around while you’re talking or speaking, a problem patients often experience with other tooth replacement options like traditional dentures. The implants Dr. Moosa places in his Polaris office will look, feel and function like natural teeth.
If you have to wait months after an extraction for implant placement, you may experience bone loss—and that impacts stability. You can avoid that if your implants are placed right away in Dr. Moosa’s Polaris office.
Dr. Moosa has invested in the leading edge technology, including a CBCT unit, and the advanced materials required to offer both immediate and delayed implant placement. He can create a surgical guide using scans from the CBCT, ensuring there aren’t any surprises during surgery and that your new implant is placed in the best possible location. This makes the procedure seamless and worry-free.
Dr. Moosa uses the latest, most advanced techniques to ensure efficient, comfortable and stress-free implant procedures. The surgical guide he creates can help shorten the procedure time, while also ensuring the implant is placed exactly where it should be.
Dental implants are a natural looking and feeling permanent solution that are much easier to maintain than other tooth replacement options. They are worth the initial investment and will help you avoid other problems and costs down the road. With immediate placement, you don’t have to wait to start reaping the esthetic and functional benefits implants provide.
Immediate placement implants are a great option, but Dr. Moosa and his Polaris based team will work with you to determine which treatment is best for you based on your individual needs and goals. They are committed to doing what’s best for you. To learn more about the benefits of implants and other treatment Dr. Moosa offers in his Columbus, Ohio, office, schedule an appointment at Parkway Family Dental today.
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