Dental Implants

Implants are titanium rods placed into the patient's jawbone to restore a missing tooth. It has a restorative, cosmetic treatment that helps reinstall the tooth's functionality. At Red Pine Dental, the dentists offer the treatment to patients who prefer long-term benefits for their dental health.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Implants enhance the appearance of the patient by restoring their missing teeth.
• It increases the self-esteem and confidence of the patients.
• Speech impairments caused by the missing tooth can be resolved through treatment. 
• Several bite conditions like overbite and underbite can be treated with Implants.  
• The restorations also promote the overall dental health of the patient. 

What is the Dental Procedure for Implants?

An implant procedure is a cost-effective treatment that can be time-consuming, considering the patient's dental condition. After a complete dental checkup of the patient's dental health, the dentists initiate the process. Some patients may require the extraction of the tooth before the implants are placed in the mouth.  Once the teeth have been removed, the patient must undergo a healing period.

In the subsequent appointment, the dentist provides anesthesia to the patient, which helps numb the treatment area. It alleviates any discomfort caused during the procedure. A small incision is made on the jawbone and the implant is placed inside. A special drill is used for the surgical procedure. The dentists advise a healing period of several weeks before proceeding to the next step. 

Once the implant has bonded well with the jawbone, the dentist places an abutment over the implant, which helps to hold the artificial tooth. As per the patient's preference, a crown or a denture is fabricated to provide a perfect fit for the patient. It is placed on the abutment to provide a functional tooth to the patient. 

Aftercare Instructions

Dentists provide detailed instructions to the patients that need to be followed for fast recovery from the procedure. To avoid any complications, the patient should keep away from damaging habits like smoking and consuming alcohol. The patient should visit the dentist immediately for dental care in case of any discomfort. 

Red Pine Dental, located in Salt Lake City, UT, is equipped with efficient dentists and modern technologies that enable patients' best dental care facilities. Call us at (801) 966-3166 and schedule a consultation with the dentist to know more about dental treatments provided at the practice.