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Getting New Teeth? Consider Dental Implants!
After living with tooth loss, getting new teeth can be exciting! At Total Health Dental in Aurora, Illinois, we recommend replacing lost teeth with implants. Implants can complete your smile beautifully, as they look, act, and feel like natural teeth. Here are some questions Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin and our team are often asked about implant treatment.
What are dental implants?
Implants are titanium or ceramic posts surgically placed inside your jawbone to function like tooth roots. After fusing with your bone tissue, the implant will support your new tooth. Depending on the number of teeth you wish to replace, implants can support dental crowns, a fixed bridge, or a full set of dentures.
What is the process of getting new teeth with implants?
A thorough consultation by Dr. Khaja and our team is the first step to implant treatment. We’ll examine your teeth, gums, and jaw, take x-rays to check your bone density, review your medical history, and discuss lifestyle habits that could be detrimental to your treatment. We’ll plan your treatment if you’re a good candidate for implants. The next step involves surgically placing implants in your jaw. Following this, there is a waiting period of three to six months for the implants to integrate with the surrounding bone tissue. This osseointegration process is critical to the success of your treatment. Once the implants have healed, we will attach your replacement teeth to complete the treatment.
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What are the pros and cons of dental implants?
On the plus side, implant teeth function like natural teeth for biting and chewing because they’re anchored in place with implant tooth roots. You’ll have full chewing power for all your favorite foods. Porcelain restorations will give your smile a natural, pleasing appearance. Implants offer the versatility of replacing one tooth, several or all of them, using all-on-4 implant treatment. Implants can improve oral health by preventing bone loss and dental drift and minimizing the risk of decay and gum disease. They’re also easy to care for, requiring only daily brushing and flossing and regular checkups and cleanings to stay strong and healthy, just like natural teeth.
On the negative side, implants require surgery, which can be difficult for some people. The process is quite lengthy, taking between six and nine months to complete, depending on the complexity of your treatment. Implants are also more costly than dentures or bridges.
How long do implants last?
Ceramic or titanium implants can last a lifetime. Porcelain restorations are also quite enduring, lasting 20 or more years with proper care. Implants may cost more initially, but the long-term benefits of a strong, healthy, attractive smile make this treatment worth the investment!
Who offers quality dental implant treatment near me?
Total Health Dental is your go-to dental clinic for implants in Aurora, IL. To schedule a consultation for implant treatment, contact Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin at (630) 822-9600.
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KHAJA MOHSINUDDIN, DDS
Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry.His goal is to provide total patient satisfaction by surpassing patient expectations. He is motivated by the thought of gifting someone a beautiful smile and teaching people about the importance of a healthy mouth. He focuses on being gentle with patients to enable pain-free dentistry. His aim is to help patients make informed decisions regarding their oral and overall health with the knowledge he provides them.
Dr. Khaja is a member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Chicago Muslim Dental Society (founder and past president), and a member of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce.
