When you have an infected tooth, we bring relief and preserve it with a root canal. But what happens if a tooth is too infected to be treated, and is lost or requires extraction? Then we could fill the gap with dental implants! In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about implant dentistry.
Dental Infection and Tooth Loss
How does a dental infection lead to tooth loss? A tooth becomes infected once harmful oral bacteria reach the pulp, the nerve center of each tooth. This could happen due to an untreated cavity that grows in severity, or even due to an injury to the tooth. Typically, we would conduct a root canal to open the tooth, remove the infected tissues, and then add a special filling before we cap it with a custom crown. However, if the infection has become more severe and the tooth can no longer be treated with an endodontic procedure, it could become lost or even require extraction. When this happens, don’t let the gap in your smile lead to embarrassment and other concerns with your oral health. We can provide replacement with dental implants!
Planning Your Implant Placement
To begin, we will carefully examine your smile to assess the cause of your tooth loss, and to examine the jawbone to choose the best angle, position, and depth to insert your dental implant post. The post is made from biocompatible titanium, which means the body accepts it as new root structure and it can bond with your jaw! While bridges and dentures need replacement every few years, your implant post can act kike a new root and stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime, with proper care and attention.
Completing Your New Tooth/Teeth
When the time comes for placement, we will use advanced digital imaging systems to plan the placement process and guide the post into your jaw. For some, we will need to wait for the area to heal before we complete the tooth, while others we may be able to finish the entire process same-day. Our team will connect an abutment to the post and then attach a custom-made crown. You will then have a complete tooth that looks and functions like a natural one.
If you have any questions about tooth replacement with implant dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Ready for Implant Dentistry?
When a tooth is too far gone for treatment with a root canal or lost on its own, we can help with implant dentistry, so you can smile with confidence again. Contact My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603) 965-3407 to speak with our team and schedule your next visit.
