A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Once your dental implant is placed, the bone will need time to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for your artificial tooth/crown to be placed. Once you are released from Dr. Cavallari’s care, you will be instructed to schedule an appointment with your general dentist to have your implant crown fabricated. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
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