Tooth loss can be difficult, especially if it occurs in the front of your mouth. While it’s cute to lose your front teeth as a child, as an adult it can significantly hinder you aesthetically and functionally. Your front teeth are the essence of your smile, so when one goes missing, it’s hard to conceal it. As soon as tooth loss occurs, you want to make sure you have a plan set in place to fill the space and restore your smile. Whether your missing tooth resulted from improper oral care, trauma, or an accident, Dr. Abide offers dental implants at Harmony Dental in Jackson, MS. Below he explains the dental implants for a front tooth and why they make a great option for restoring smiles.
Reasons for Front Tooth Implant
Front tooth implants are recommended for patients who have good overall health and sufficient jawbone density. This tooth replacement solution may be advised if you:
- Need a front tooth extracted due to severe decay
- Lost it in an accident or from trauma to the mouth
- Have failed root canal therapy or damaged crown
- Have a severely cracked or broken tooth
Because the success rate of your dental implant depends solely on the implant fusing with your jawbone to provide adequate support, there are certain conditions and lifestyle habits, such as uncontrolled diabetes, alcoholism, smoking, aggressive gum disease, and bone loss, that could affect your candidacy. Dr. Abide will perform a complete examination and review your current medical status to determine whether front tooth implants are the best form of treatment.
What Is a Front Tooth Implant?
A front tooth implant is a titanium post that fits directly into the jawbone to replace a tooth root. It fuses with the bone tissue over the course of a four to six month recovery period and provides support for a customized artificial tooth the same way the roots support a natural tooth. In fact, it is the only available tooth replacement solution that replaces the entire tooth, from the top of the crown down to the roots.
Since your front teeth are prominent and easily seen, you want to make sure you select a tooth replacement solution that is long-lasting and stable. Implant-supported restorations provide durable, aesthetically pleasing results and operate much like natural teeth.
Why Should You Choose Dental Implants for a Front Tooth?
Compared to other tooth replacement treatments, dental implants offer several advantages, including:
- Natural-looking results
- Restored dental function, equal to natural teeth
- High success rate and low risk for complications
- More comfortable than partial dentures
- Counteract bone loss and improve jawbone health, unlike bridges and dentures
- Easy maintenance
Schedule Your Consultation
If you have recently lost a prominent tooth in your smile line, it is important to come up with a restorative solution quickly. Delayed and prolonged tooth loss could cause dental misalignment, jawbone degeneration, impaired dental function, and speech impediments. The sooner you make a plan, the sooner you can get back to enjoying your smile. Please contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Abide.