{"id":396,"date":"2020-01-14T01:55:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T01:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=396"},"modified":"2020-02-14T01:59:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T01:59:59","slug":"lasting-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/lasting-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Dental Implants be Used to Replace My Front Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-smiling-blonde-hair-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"older woman smiling beautiful teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-smiling-blonde-hair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-smiling-blonde-hair-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/older-woman-smiling-blonde-hair.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The last place you want to have missing teeth is in your smile line. Not only is it easily noticeable, but it also makes it harder to bite into food and speak clearly. Dental implants are considered the \u201cgold standard\u201d for replacing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/dental-implants.html\">missing teeth<\/a>, but how effective are they when the absence is in the front? To find out if an implant will still work, continue reading.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Dental Implants Function<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implant insertion is not the only way of replacing missing teeth. However, no other procedure replaces the entire structure from the root to the crown. A marriage of three main components contributes to dental implant placement having a 95% success rate and, in most cases, lasting 30 years or more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Implant body <\/strong>\u2013 A titanium rod that is surgically inserted into the underlying jawbone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abutment <\/strong>\u2013 Another titanium fixture that is added to the implant to allow the final restoration to be securely attached<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Restoration <\/strong>\u2013 A porcelain bridge or denture that is permanently affixed to a single or series of implant abutments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the unique features of dental implant insertion is that it\u2019s fully customizable. Thus, it can be used in almost any situation.<\/p>\n<h2>Replacing Your Front Teeth with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n<p>You can count on dental implants to successfully replace any number of missing teeth in your smile line. However, there are some prerequisites that must be met.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, you must have excellent gum health. That means any acute oral bacteria growth will need to be addressed before you\u2019re eligible to receive an implant. Your dentist will also assess your jawbone density before moving forward with the procedure. That\u2019s because for the implant to seat properly, it\u2019s critical that you have enough healthy bone for it to fuse with.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens if You Have Diminished Bone Mass?<\/h2>\n<p>The typical cause for reduced bone density is prolonged tooth loss. In times past, a bone grafting procedure would be required to build up the underlying bone before an implant could be placed. Mini dental implants now provide an innovative new alternative for such situations.<\/p>\n<p>However, when there is tooth loss in the front, a mini implant may not be the best choice, especially when replacing a lower incisor, as there is a greater chance of the fixture bending or breaking.<\/p>\n<p>An ultimate determination will be made when you visit your implant dentist for an initial examination. The most important takeaway is that a dental implant can definitely be used to replace any number of your missing front teeth. With a plan created just for you and expert care from a skilled dentist, a fully functional and attractive smile is just around the corner!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. L. King Scott earned his dental degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. A consummate learner, he has taken thousands of hours of continuing education, which includes training at the prestigious Dawson\u2019s Center for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. King Scott replaces missing teeth with dental implants at his private practice, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last place you want to have missing teeth is in your smile line. Not only is it easily noticeable, but it also makes it harder to bite into food and speak clearly. 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