Dental Implants in Kansas City
Dental implants are the best alternative for missing teeth. A dental implant is a man-made titanium root form device that can fuse directly to the jawbone and serve the same function of the natural tooth.
The use of dental implants provides many advantages over other options such as bridges, partial dentures, or dentures. These advantages include:
function
comfort
versatility
durability
appearance
Additionally, dental implants can also be utilized to help support and stabilize full and partial dentures making them much more functional as well as comfortable.
What is a dental implant?
Dental Implants allow the replacement of a single tooth or multiple teeth without relying on any adjacent teeth for strength or support. Implants are generally considered the best alternative to bridges, partials, or dentures. An implant consists of:
1) The implant: A titanium screw that permanently attaches to your jaw and serves as the root of the tooth.
2) The abutment: A permanent titanium interface that connects to the implant as well as the implant crown. The abutment supports the implant crown or crowns.
3) The crown A porcelain crown that sits on top of the abutment. This is the part of the tooth that you can see above the gumline.
—Dr. Kris Bruso
Why Do You Need Dental Implants?
Replace one or more missing teeth.
Preserve bone integrity and supporting facial structures.
Prevent alteration of adjacent, healthy teeth.
Restore a natural smile so that you can eat and speak with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Implants
How do they work?
Dental implants can sometimes be placed at the time of extraction. However, in most cases, the tooth will be extracted and a bone graft placed. Once the site has healed, the implant is placed into the newly developed bone.
Is it painful?
Most of our implant patients are surprised at the uneventful healing period after having an implant placed. “It was easier than having the tooth taken out!” is a common description.
How long does the process take?
A typical implant placement usually takes about an hour.
What is the cost of implants?
Every patient has a unique situation. We will walk through the process and cost with you at the time of the consult. Generally, implants are comparable in cost to bridgework.
—Dr. Kris Bruso