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Here at our Torrington, CT dental practice, we believe that all our patients should be educated about the services we offer. This helps us to customize services and patients to better choose the treatments that meet their budget, dental needs, and health goals. Dental implants are just one exceptional service we provide to the patients at Torrington Dental Care. This amazing treatment offers our patients confidence and unsurpassed functionality for years of beautiful smiles. Once you have come to the decision to restore your grin with dental implants, Dr. Kuzmin and his staff are here to help you understand the risks and benefits of your treatment choice before you begin the dental implant process. In our first blog offering, we will discuss the installation process, the possible risks and the many wonderful benefits of dental implants.
Dr. Kuzmin Discusses Dental Implant Installation
Once our patients have made the important decision to fix their missing or damaged teeth at Torrington Dental Care, their natural-looking replacement teeth will be made up of three separate parts; the fixture piece, the abutment piece and the crown or replacement tooth. These three parts are installed in five easy steps at Dr. Kuzmin’s Torrington, CT office:
Step 1: Patients will first undergo a comprehensive examination to check oral health, jawbone condition, and tooth placement.
Step 2: The next step involves a surgical procedure where the artificial root called a fixture is implanted directly and permanently into the jawbone.
Step 3: This step involves attaching a middle piece called an abutment, to the fixture piece that is attached to the jawbone.
Step 4: During this stage your doctor will carefully craft the replacement tooth to precisely match the texture, shape and color of your real teeth.
Step 5: In the final stage, Dr. Kuzmin will connect the crown or artificial tooth to the abutment piece. Once all pieces have healed properly, you can enjoy your beautiful new smile!
Dental Implant Benefits
When you choose dental implants from Torrington Dental Care you gain many exceptional benefits. Here are some of those benefits:
- Pinching, sores, slipping or movement from dentures is eliminated.
- Patients gain a durable, stable and permanent tooth.
- Self-confidence is improved because patients can smile again with natural looking teeth.
- Sunken facial features are filled in and premature wrinkles around the mouth are reduced.
- Bone deterioration in the jaw is reduced and muscles are strengthened from the ability to chew properly once more.
- Oral health is improved since gaps between teeth that collect bacteria, food particles, and decay are eliminated.
- Patients can chew and speak normally once more.
Are There Any Risks To Dental Implants?
Although it is rare, there are some risks associated with the installation of dental implants. The procedure itself can increase the chances of issues like: soreness, sinus problems, infection, pain, nerve damage, tissue or blood vessel damage, dental implant failure, swelling of the face and sensitivity in the mouth area. However, since dental implants have a success rate of around 95%, the minor risks associated with dental implant surgery are often outweighed by the benefits. In many instances, Dr. Kuzmin can prescribe medication to reduce symptoms or reduce most of the problems caused by your dental implant installation.
Take Advantage Of Stunning Dental Implants In Torrington, CT
Patients considering who are considering dental implant should know the facts before they proceed. And while it is true that there are some risks to getting dental implants, after seeing the exceptional results of dental implants from Torrington Dental Care, most patients say that the benefits more than make up for the risks. Want to learn more about dental implants or your financing options in the Torrington, CT area? Please feel free to check out the rest of our dental implants website or speak to one of our knowledgeable staff members today. Now is a great time to get started on a beautiful and functional smile with dental implants and Torrington Dental Care, so call us today to schedule your no-obligation dental implants consultation with Dr. Kuzmin.