You have lost a substantial number of teeth due to a motor vehicle accident. An unexpected dilemma, the choice you have is dental implants in Norwalk versus traditional dentures. Don’t worry. Your professional and caring team at Sommers Family Dentistry will help you decide which option is best for your oral health. Dr. Norman C. Sommers and Dr. Adam P. Sommers have the expertise to craft and place either choice, giving you a smile that is fully functional and natural-looking.
What are Dentures in Norwalk?
Dentures are full or partial sets of artificial teeth. Full dentures usually are held in place by the mouth’s natural suction, and partial dentures anchor to neighboring teeth via metal clasps. Both fill smile gaps, restoring oral function and youthful facial appearance.
To craft a denture, the dentist takes digital X-rays and oral impressions. Then, he sends those images and a personalized treatment plan to an outside dental lab where a special technician crafts the dentures from gum- and tooth-colored acrylic. Acrylic is durable and very natural-looking.
Next, Dr. Sommers places the denture, ensuring it fits correctly and bites together properly with the top and bottom arch. When properly crafted, conventional dentures are stable and well-fitting. Over time, however, they may require relining or replacement as oral tissues change.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are today’s superior tooth replacement option. If a patient is in good systemic health and has adequate jaw bone density to accept an implant device, then he may take advantage of the many benefits of dental implants.
Exactly what is a dental implant? It’s an artificial tooth made of three parts:
- A titanium root placed directly into the jaw during a simple oral surgery
- A metal alloy extension post
- A realistic porcelain crown
At Sommers Family Dentistry, Dr. Norman Sommers is the in-house implant expert. He qualifies patients for implants and handles the placement procedure.
The dentist recommends dental implants to many individuals missing one or more teeth because of their natural look, feel and function. When the titanium implant device is inserted into the patient’s jaw bone, the bone immediately begins to meld to the implant through what dentists call osseointegration. Over the course of many weeks, the bone and implant form a strong, inseparable bond. When the implant is finished, osseointegration continues as the physical forces of biting and chewing exercise the jaw bone, keeping it dense and sizable.
Dental implants may be places singly or in multiples, depending on patient need. Dr. Sommers may advise an implant-supported denture using several implants to stabilize a full or partial appliance. These prosthetics give patients with substantial tooth loss great looking and well-functioning smiles that don’t slip or wobble as sometimes happens with conventional dentures.
What Will Serve Your Needs Best?
Why not contact Sommers Family Dentistry for a restorative dentistry consultation? When you have missing teeth, don’t despair. You have wonderful options, and Dr. Sommers and his team will craft your best possible smile.
