Dental Implant Specialist

Shine Dental

Swapna Raveendranath, DDS

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry located in Fremont, CA

Having a less than perfect smile could give you a reason to hide yours. Dental implants help men and women replace missing teeth with a natural-looking prosthetic. As a leading provider of expert dental care, Fremont dentist Swapna Raveendranath, DDS, and the Shine Dental team help patients seeking dental implants in Fremont, California. Book an appointment online or call to schedule an appointment today.

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Dental Implant Q & A

What are dental implants?

When struggling with a missing tooth, a dental implant can be an ideal choice to replace it. A dental implant is a small titanium post that acts as the roots of a lost tooth. This post secures a tailor-made dental crown to the jaw. The crown acts as the visible portion of the tooth.

These implants can keep several problems from occurring such as shifting teeth, trouble keeping teeth clean, loss of jawbone tissue, grinding and clenching, and pain in the jaw joints.

Why is it important to replace a missing tooth?

When a tooth has fallen out or been knocked out, the jawbone and gum tissue around the gap can start to shrink because of lack of stimulation. A lost tooth can also affect the person’s bite, changing how he or she chews food. The neighboring teeth also start to shift towards each other. In addition, the opposite tooth can start to extend down from its socket.

When the teeth angle like this, it can be difficult to clean areas near these teeth and a buildup of plaque and bacteria can occur. This buildup can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Grinding and clenching, and even TMJ pain, can also develop when too much pressure is put on the teeth which have moved.

How are the implants installed?

To have these installed, three visits are required. During the first visit, your Fremont dentist implants the post into your jawbone. Before the second visit, several weeks pass so the dental post can fuse with the bone.

When the second visit takes place, an abutment will be secured to the top of the implant. This special piece allows the post to attach to a dental crown. An impression of this gap will also be made and then a lab will fabricate the crown. When it is ready, the crown is attached to the post.

How long will a dental implant last?

Dental implants should last a lifetime, as long as patients take good care of them. It is also important to visit your Fremont dentist every six months.

Call or go online to schedule your consultation with Swapna Raveendranath, DDS, of Shine Dental today.

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