A dental implant-secured prosthesis is an advanced dental structure that can replace any number of missing teeth. These prostheses are versatile and custom-designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Our Frederick, MD, dental implant specialist will create a treatment plan tailored to you. We can help no matter how many teeth you are missing or where they were in your mouth. Conventional dental implants have three parts: the dental implant, the abutment, and the dental prosthesis.
Parts of a Dental Implant
Dental Implant Post
The implant post is a sophisticated dental tool that serves two purposes. It helps secure the dental prosthesis and replaces the natural tooth root. Dr. Goyal embeds them in the jawbone during a brief surgical procedure. Dr. Goyal performs dental implant surgery at his dental office in Frederick, MD.
Dental implant posts are made of biocompatible materials (titanium or zirconia) so your body won’t reject them. Titanium is the most common material because it integrates with the jawbone (osseointegration). Zirconia is a newer option; it is white, highly aesthetic, and strong. Both materials are safe and long-lasting.
Dental implant posts come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate different locations in your mouth. For example, a wide-base post secures a wider tooth when replacing a molar. The implant dentist will use a smaller base post to replace missing teeth towards the front of the mouth.
There are also one- and two-stage dental implants. A one-stage implant already has an abutment attached and does not require a second procedure. A two-stage dental implant does not have the permanent abutment. The dentist will close the site after the surgical placement and reopen it later to attach the abutment.
It will take about three to six months for your mouth to heal and fuse with the implant posts after our dentist places them in your jaw. Then, we can attach the abutment. The abutment will hold the final dental prosthesis.
The Abutment
Like implant posts, abutments come in a variety of sizes to accommodate the dental prosthesis they support. An abutment that supports a crown or bridge differs from one that supports an implant-supported denture.
The abutment sits securely on the dental implant post to secure the dental prosthesis or restoration. During a two-stage implant procedure, our dentist uncovers the implant post after surgery and attaches the abutment. This simple procedure takes about two weeks for the soft gum tissue to heal afterward. During a one-stage implant procedure, our dentist removes the temporary healing abutment and places the permanent one.
Dental Prosthesis or Restoration
A dental prosthesis replaces the teeth you are missing. Our dentist will use a dental crown, dental bridge, or denture depending on how many teeth you are missing.
We will take dental impressions after your mouth heals over the implant posts. We will use the impressions to fabricate your final prosthesis. This ensures a perfect fit and a natural look.
A dental crown will replace a single tooth. Bridges and dentures will replace multiple missing teeth. Our Frederick dentists will secure the prosthesis once the abutments are attached.
These dental implant posts, abutments, and final restorations will fit together in harmony. We provide replacement teeth that are the next best thing to natural teeth.
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