There are many ways that teeth can become missing; poor hygiene and health problems are just a few of the ways that you may find yourself missing teeth. Accidents, chips and cracks may cause problems, as can improperly done fillings and root canals, regardless of the reason that your tooth is missing, you will certainly want to do what you can to make sure that the tooth is replaced either with a crown, bridge or for a permanent solution, implant reconstruction can be done. Implant reconstruction can involve anywhere between one of your missing teeth, to all of your teeth, eliminating the need for dentures and the hassles they can cause. Everyone wants their teeth to look and be as natural as possible and implants can provide this.
To have implants done you must have an otherwise healthy mouth, this means that your gums and jaw bone must be in healthy condition. If you have problems with either it may still be possible to have implants, however you may have to have other extensive work done first to improve the gums or bone density. In implant reconstruction either titanium or ceramic posts are put into the bone of your jaws, this gives the tooth the stability it needs to function. Once the posts are implanted then a crown is fixed to them that will look as much like the surrounding teeth as possible giving you a natural look that most people will never be able to distinguish from your real teeth. Implants are normally performed by the maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist with a prosthodontist making the replacement tooth that goes on the post.
Implant reconstruction takes a bit longer than most dental work to heal, so if you are planning on having an implant done you may want to consider the amount of recovery time needed. You can expect soreness in your mouth for up to 10 days after the procedure is completed with complete healing taking up to 6 months. Some implants will take several visits and can take months to complete, this depends a lot however on how many implants you are having and the health of your gums and jaw bone. Most implants can be done in one trip to the dentist however. Implant reconstruction can be expensive, but most people consider it to be well worth the cost.
If you only need one or two teeth replaced then you will find that it is likely affordable but if you need any type of reconstruction done prior to the implant or need more than one tooth done then you may find it expensive. Keep in mind that most dentists offer some sort of finance program to help with the cost of your implants and unless you plan to have all of your teeth implanted then you can do them one at a time if necessary. DDS New York offers implant reconstruction as well as a number of other cosmetic and general dentistry practices. If you are looking for a good dentist that offers holistic dentistry they can also offer you these options as well.
