When it comes to replacing whole rows of teeth, dentists love to recommend dental implants over traditional dentures; if you or one of your loved ones is dealing with multiple missing teeth, chances are you’ve heard of the treatment by now. But what type of implant surgery is best? Will the traditional approach be enough, or is there a more efficient way? Here’s what you need to know in order to compare a traditional implant procedure with a Done in One in Spring Hill.
What’s the Traditional Dental Implant Procedure?
Dental implants are metal posts inserted into the jawline and topped with a crown that serves as the replacement tooth. Following consultation, any necessary preparations are performed on the jawbone before allowing it time to heal. After that, the actual implant is surgically inserted, and temporary restorations are used while osseointegration (the process of the bone naturally fusing with the implant) takes place. Once this is complete, abutments are attached, and after more healing time, the crowns are placed.
Overall, the process can take months to complete; depending on the need for tooth extractions and jawbone preparation, it could potentially be 8 to 12 months before you’re actually able to use your new teeth.
What’s the Done in One Implant Procedure?
With a Done in One, after the consultation and a planning session for the appearance of your new teeth, preparations to the bone, implant surgery and abutment placement can all be performed on the same day, and the crowns are created and placed within 48 hours. You’ll need to eat soft foods for a few months while osseointegration takes place; after that, there shouldn’t be any diet restrictions.
How Do Traditional Implants Compare with Done in One?
The most obvious advantage of a Done in One procedure is that it’s much faster; many of the steps that would normally be spread out over several months can be performed during a single visit, and the actual replacement teeth are attached to the implants sooner than they would have been normally.
Both types of implant procedures will result in a natural-looking smile; most people won’t be able to tell the difference between a crown and a natural tooth. They also provide chewing power nearly equal to that of regular teeth (although this is after osteointegration takes place). And because the implants are fused to the jaw, they help prevent bone loss by providing stimulation to the jaw.
Of course, for any kind of dental implants in Spring Hill, the first thing you’ll want to do is speak with your dentist to determine if you’re a good candidate; some patients, such as those who have already suffered from too much bone loss, won’t be able to integrate the implants properly. Always be sure to pick the solution that’s right for you.
About the Practice
At Family Dental Associates, Drs. Keith Chapman and Allyson Kelly focus on comfort while providing beautiful, functional smiles. Dr. Chapman has provided dental care to patients in Liberia (a country off the coast of West Africa), and Dr. Kelly has performed dentistry for the US Army. They offer dental implants and Done in One procedures for patients with many missing teeth. To schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (615) 302-1414.