Dental Implants in Pittsburgh PA
Dental Implants in Pittsburgh PA
Dental implants are a cutting-edge solution for replacing missing teeth. In Pittsburgh and beyond, these artificial tooth roots are surgically implanted into the jawbone, providing a sturdy foundation for durable, natural-looking crowns. Dental implants offer a permanent and stable alternative to traditional dentures, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. They’re a popular choice for restoring smiles and oral health in Pittsburgh, ensuring a confident and comfortable bite.
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are one of the best treatments for replacing single and multiple teeth. An implant is surgically placed in either the upper or lower jawbone and serves as foundation for the missing tooth or teeth. A dental implant is typically made of a sterile surgical grade material such as titanium. After an implant has been placed in the jaw, with proper oral hygiene and post-operative care, a dental implant can last for many years. The primary advantage of dental implants are improved stability, retention and function. Once an implant has integrated (healed) to the bone, it will remain in place and not be removable. Implants can be used to replace a single missing individual tooth or used to replace multiple missing teeth. Implants can additionally be used to replace all missing teeth by acting as the foundation that a prosthetic is fixated to. Unlike a traditional dental bridge that requires altering the structure of an existing adjacent tooth, implants help to replace the missing tooth without any tooth damage to the adjacent teeth. Unlike a traditional denture or partial denture, implants serve as a fixed anchor that eliminates the mobility, loosening, dislodgment that is typically associated with these types of treatments. Dental implants are able to become a permanent part of a patient’s smile, allowing artificial teeth to look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
The overall success rate for dental implants is about 95%. With decades of clinical research and studies to confirm their success, patients can be confident that dental implants are one of the best treatment options for replacing missing teeth.
HOW DO DENTAL IMPLANTS WORK?
Unlike dentures, or other fake teeth options, dental implants are titanium inserts that fuse with the jawbone to; mitigate the risk of bone loss; eliminate the hassle of embarrassing noises or slipping; and can be either a single tooth replacement or full mouth dental implants. Dental implants will give you the confidence and hassle-free lifestyle you are looking for.
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Our team at Kail & Moore Oral Surgery is dedicated to providing your quality services for dental implants in Pittsburgh, PA. Call our office that is most convenient for you and let’s start the journey to get you back to feeling like you, again.
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WHY GET DENTAL IMPLANTS INSTEAD OF DENTURES?
Implants can be used to replace one missing tooth so that the replacement looks and feels natural (a). Also, two or more implants can serve as a stable support for the replacement of many teeth (b).
Many patients who have selected dental implants describe a quality of life that is much more comfortable and secure than the lifestyle endured by those with fixed bridges or removable dentures. Dentures often make a person feel and look older than they are, cause embarrassment in social situations when they slip and click, and restrict the everyday pleasure of eating comfortably.
When they count the benefits they enjoy as a result of their dental implants, patients say their implants eliminate the day-to-day frustrations and discomfort of ill-fitting dentures. They allow people to enjoy a healthy and varied diet without the restrictions many denture wearers face. With a sense of renewed self-confidence, many people rediscover the excitement of an active lifestyle shared with family and friends and the chance to speak clearly and comfortably with co-workers. For all these reasons, people with dental implants often say they feel better… they look better… they live better.
DENTAL IMPLANTS BEFORE AND AFTER
The difference that full mouth dental implants, or even a single tooth replacement, can make are potentially life-changing. No matter what your situation, our team can work with you to determine that best option that will have you back grining, from ear to ear, with complete confidence.
ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Whether you are a young, middle-aged or older adult; whether you need to replace one tooth, several teeth, or all your teeth, there is a dental implant solution for you. With the exception of growing children, dental implants are the solution of choice for people of all ages, even those with the following health concerns:
In today’s world, wisdom teeth are not needed to consume the foods we eat. These teeth can often cause more harm than good because, even if you may not feel any pain or discomfort, you can still experience infection or problems. The sooner you act on getting them removed, the easier the procedure will be for you.
If you are experiencing issues or pain, the process of removing wisdom teeth can relieve you of symptoms once you are recovered from your operation.
If you can have routine dental treatment, you can generally have an implant placed. While precautions are advisable for certain conditions, patients with such chronic diseases as high blood pressure and diabetes are usually successful candidates for dental implant treatment.
Almost all implants placed in patients who have lost their teeth to periodontal disease or decay have been successful.
Implants can replace removable bridges or dentures, or they can be used to stabilize and secure the denture, making it much more comfortable.
Although smoking lowers the success rate of implants, it doesn’t eliminate the possibility of getting them.
Bone loss is not uncommon for people who have lost teeth or had periodontal disease. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained and experienced in grafting bone to safely and permanently secure the implant.
DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE
The implant will be placed by a trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon. This will be placed into the bone of either the upper or lower jaw. Typically, an implant takes 3-6 month to integrate (heal to the bone) before the final prosthesis or crown is placed on the implant. If the implant is for a tooth in the back of a patient’s mouth or not fully visualized when smiling, the implant will heal in the jaw without a crown in place. If the implant is placed in the front of the mouth or in a highly visible area, typically a temporary tooth will be inserted to be worn over the implant site until it has fully healed. Once fully healed, the restorative dentist makes impressions of the implant and of the upper and lower jaws. From these impressions, a model is made, which then is used to create the crown that is affixed to the implant. After the implant is completely installed, patients typically have post-operative examinations to ensure proper healing, function, and esthetics.
Each individual’s implant situation is unique and will ultimately vary in the necessary treatment and number of treatments needed to achieve the patient’s dental implant needs and desires. As with all of our surgical procedures, we are dedicated to our patients’ comfort and surgical success.
How do you prepare getting dental implants? Our pre-operation checklist will help to reduce pain and discomfort from the surgery.
Did you get dental implants in Pittsburgh? Our post-operation checklist will help mitigate any potential problems and reduce discomfort.
Are you in pain from a single tooth replacement or full mouth implant? Our team can help answer questions that help quicken fake teeth replacement recovery.
Take the First Step for Dental Implants in Pittsburgh
Our team is dedicated to providing quality oral surgery procedures for those living in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. If you want to schedule a procedure, understand the cost, or have any other questions, please contact our teams located in Mount Lebanon or Robinson and a representative will take care of all your needs.
TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
Implants can be used to replace all of the teeth in a patient’s upper or lower jaw. There are several different options available to replace these teeth, some of which can be accomplished in as little as one day. Each situation is unique and depends upon the individual patient’s health status and anatomy. These options will be discussed with you during your consultation appointment.
This procedure involves placement of at least 4 implants (but sometimes 6 or more) into the jaw in order to support a fixed bridge of teeth. These teeth are secured to the implants using screws and are removable by your dentist. They are very secure and provide the closest alternative to replacement of natural teeth available currently. In many situations, a new set of fixed (non-removable) teeth can be inserted on the same day that the implants are placed, enabling a new smile to be achieved very quickly. This first set of teeth are worn while the implants are healing (integrating) to the bone and will be replaced with a new set of fixed teeth once healing is complete.
This option works well for many people and offers a cost-effective, time-efficient, comfortable alternative to a failing dentition. This type of restoration does NOT need to be removed for daily cleaning and will only be removed by your dentist for maintenance visits. These restorations are very durable and can last for many years but may need to be repaired or replaced in the future as they can function nearly as well as natural teeth.
Bar-Attachment Overdenture
This procedure also generally involves placement of at least 4 implants into the jawbone. A denture is then made with clips that connect to the bar, securing it in place. Rather than a fixed (non-removable) set of teeth, this option offers the added flexibility of being able to remove the teeth for cleaning at home. Bar overdentures provide significantly better retention and stability compared to a denture as well as excellent function, fit, and comfort. Bar overdentures will require periodic maintenance and adjustment, they are quite durable but may need to be repaired or replaced after years of function.
Ball-Attachment Overdenture
Similar to a bar-attachment overdenture, this simplest option helps facilitate better fit and stability for a removable denture. In this procedure, a minimum of two implants are placed into the jaw, and after implant healing is complete, small ball-attachments are connected to the implants that engage the bottom of the denture. This provides a much more secure fit and helps prevent dislodgment of the denture by the tongue and cheeks when eating and talking. There will still be some movement of the denture which can cause some sore spots, often this can be improved with denture adjustments. Because of the lower level of stability, this denture may require more maintenance, and may need to be replaced within 7-10 years.
Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
Option 1: No Replacement
This is generally not recommended as this will cause issues aesthetically and functionally making things harder to chew. Additionally, teeth adjacent to the missing teeth may shift, leading to further issues in the future.
Option 2: Removable Partial or Flipper
After the tooth or teeth are removed, your dentist will take records of your jaw and bite to make you a removable set of teeth to replace the missing teeth. This can work well as a temporary option to wear, but many people find removable partials cumbersome, challenging to clean, and difficult to eat with.
Option 3: Fixed Bridge
After the tooth is removed, your dentist will use a drill to reshape the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth as though they were getting prepared for crowns. A “bridge” of teeth is then cemented to what is left of the teeth. These can work well, but not in all cases. A bridge requires healthy, stable teeth on either side of the missing tooth site, and requires significant reshaping and drilling of often healthy teeth which otherwise have no problems. Bridges can last for many years but keeping them clean can be challenging, and decay can occur around the margins of the new crowns.
Option 4: Dental Implants
Dental implants can be thought of as a “titanium tooth root.” The root of the tooth is the part of the tooth that is under the gum and connected to the bone via a ligament. After a tooth is removed, the dental implant is placed into the bone where the root of the extracted tooth was. This implant heals to the bone (generally for a period of 3-6 months) and then can be used as part of the final restoration. Once the implant has healed or integrated to the bone, it provides the best alternative possible to a missing tooth from an aesthetic and functional standpoint. Implants also serve to stabilize bone loss after extractions. With proper care and maintenance, implants can last a lifetime.
Why Choose Kail & Moore For Dental Implants in Pittsburgh
Our team is dedicated to providing you with quality service and comforting care from the first phone call till your last check-up. Both Dr. Kail and Moore serve as adjunct clinical professors at the University of Pittsburgh and are on staff at UPMC hospitals; they are dedicated to staying on-top-of advancing education in the fields of oral and maxillofacial surgery. With over +20 years of combined practicing experience, Kail and Moore aim to provide the city of Pittsburgh top dental implants solutions, service, and care.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS
Each patient and situation are unique and determination of a complete treatment plan is the only way to provide a true estimate of cost. There are many factors that go into implant placement, and in some cases there are many phases of treatment which much be considered. Dr. Kail and Dr. Moore will work with your dentist to help determine the best treatment option for you.
Dental implants are extremely well-tolerated procedures. Placement of dental implants can be performed under intravenous sedation or simply with local anesthesia similar to when a filling is performed. After implant placement, some soreness and swelling is expected, though the vast majority of patients report that over-the-counter pain medication is more than sufficient for pain management. Every case is different and you can rest assured that we will provide appropriate guidance and care to keep you as comfortable as possible during and after your procedure.