Are you missing one or more teeth?
If so, you may want to consider dental implants. Implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth and offer patients a long-lasting, natural-looking solution to tooth loss. At Smiles of Trinity Family Dentistry, we provide a full range of dental implants materials and services for patients with missing teeth.
If you are searching for dental implants in Trinity, FL, visit Dr. Gianni Franceschi, DDS, FICOI of Smiles of Trinity Family Dentistry for the care you need. Dr. Franceschi, DDS, FICOI has over 20 years of experience restoring missing teeth and improving dental function with dental implants. As an esteemed member of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dr. Franceschi, DDS, FICOI is committed to staying on the leading edge of the latest dental implants technologies, techniques, and methods.
Dr Gianni Franceschi takes the guesswork out of this process by using an advanced surgical guide, making placement predictable, precise, and painless. Our dental care team works on an individual basis with each of our patients during all phases of their implant care. From the initial consultation to your surgical placement and through your final appointment, our team is there to keep you informed and comfortable. All phases of your dental implant process are coordinated with Dr. Franceschi, to ensure we are able to monitor every aspect of your care to yield the best possible result. At Smiles of Trinity Family Dentistry, we are committed to high quality, patient-focused dentistry. We invite you to visit our dental practice to learn more about dental implants and determine if dental implants are right for you.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone. Implants can replace the function of the natural tooth root, and over time, they will fuse with your jaw to create a foundation for a dental restoration. Depending on the number and location of missing teeth, a dental implant can be restored using a dental crown, dental bridge, or denture.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer important dental health and cosmetic benefits for patients suffering from tooth loss. Patients with missing teeth often experience a lack of self-confidence and issues chewing and speaking. However, with dental implants, patients with missing teeth can restore their smile and improve their ability to chew and speak comfortably again.
In addition, dental implants can help combat facial sagging due to bone loss in the jaw. Unlike other tooth replacement options, implants help stimulate the jaw bone, which promotes bone growth over time.
- Improved speech
- Comfortable chewing
- Resembles the natural teeth
- Helps stabilize the jaw
- Helps prevent further tooth loss
- Replaces the tooth root
- Replaces the visible portion of the tooth
- Improves the comfort and function of the bite
Am I A Candidate For Dental Implants?
In many cases, patients can choose dental implants if they are missing one or more teeth. In order to determine candidacy for dental implants, you will need to undergo a complete dental evaluation with Dr. Franceschi, DDS, FICOI. Ideal candidates for dental implants will need to possess these key qualities:
- Be in good health
- No signs of periodontal disease
- Have an adequate amount of healthy bone structure
In some cases, patients may undergo implant site development to increase their chances of a successful for implant process. To yield the best results, Dr. Franceschi, DDS, FICOI may work closely with a local oral surgeon during the surgical phase of the implant procedure.
Bone Grafting For Dental Implants
Bone grafting can help develop implant sites and restore compromised bone structure due to periodontal disease, dental trauma, or tooth extraction.
A ridge augmentation is typically performed after tooth extraction. This method can help restore the contour of the gums and jaw that may have been compromised due to bone loss after an extraction, or another reason. Bone grafting is often recommended for patients with compromised jaw bone structure.
The alveolar ridge is the bone in the jaw that surrounds the tooth roots. When a tooth is removed, it leaves a hole in the alveolar ridge. In many cases, the hole in the alveolar ridge will heal on its own; In other cases, the surrounding bone structure can’t heal on its own and may begin to deteriorate. For some patients, restoring the alveolar ridge is necessary for dental implant placement.
Dr. Gianni Franceschi, DDS, FICOI can perform ridge augmentation to help rebuild the alveolar ridge and create a stable foundation that can support a dental implant; this is sometimes referred to as implant site development.
Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants in Trinity, FL
At Smiles of Trinity Family Dentistry, we offer full-service dental implants for all of your tooth replacement needs. If you would like to explore your treatment options and determine if dental implants are right for you, call 727.376.6969 or request an appointment online.