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I’m not one to go in anxious about a dental appointment, however knowing I put off a needed intervention and fearing I made it worse had me feeling pretty sick to my stomach. They were able to schedule me quickly (I was not a new patient). My hygienist, Laura, was Ah-Mazing and quickly put my mind at ease with my fear and then we chatted and laughed the rest of my appointment. Dr. Alex was friendly and thorough (and even mentioned the laughter coming from our room) Who knew a dental appointment could be so fun! It was a great start to my weekend I didn’t even know I needed!
~ Meghan Jakubowski
If missing teeth keep you from smiling, you can finally find a permanent solution with the professional team at Cornerstone Dental. Located in West Bend, Wisconsin, the office is home to highly trained dentists who have a vast experience improving smiles and function with dental implants. To learn more, call the office to schedule your initial consultation with one of our doctors.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants replace both your natural tooth and its root. Your dentist often suggests an implant when you’re missing a single tooth. When you’re missing multiple teeth in a row, they may recommend an implant-supported bridge or dentures.
A dental implant is usually recommended because it is the gold standard for replacing a tooth due to its strength, mimicking a natural tooth in appearance, and ease of home care maintenance.
Your Natural Tooth vs. A Dental Implant
Your Natural Tooth vs. A Dental Implant
When you see your dentist for a dental implant, they place a titanium cylinder (implant) in your jaw bone. Over the next 3 months, your jaw heals, fusing to the cylinder. After your jaw and gums heal, digital scans will be done in order to for a laboratory to make your custom-built abutment (connection piece) and crown (tooth). Once this returns from the laboratory, your dentist secures the abutment and crown to the implant.
Procedure Used to Place a Dental Implant
Procedure Used to Place a Dental Implant
3-D imaging of your jawbone is needed to asses if it is strong and healthy enough for dental implants. In many cases, a bone graft is necessary before placing the implant.
We have the latest 3-D x-ray technology to best serve our patients. Our Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system allows us to take a 3-D image of your teeth and jaws. This is very useful for many dental purposes. To prepare for dental implant placement, this technology provides the most accurate dimensions of your jaw needed for implant placement. This increases predictability and success with your implant.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental implants can offer more support and retention than other options, such as full or partial dentures and cemented bridges, and provide multiple benefits, such as:
- Better bone preservation
- No risk of further tooth decay
- Permanent tooth replacement
- High stability and strength
- Mimics a natural tooth
While dental implants do improve your smile, the procedure also has non-cosmetic applications. Dental implants can improve the function of your jaw and teeth, such as for chewing and speech. The replacement tooth is independently rooted in your jaw, much like a natural tooth, so it doesn’t impact or affect your other adjacent teeth.
If missing teeth are impacting your smile, we can help. Call the office today at (262) 334-4083 to schedule your appointment.