How Full-Mouth Dental Implants Work
Full-mouth dental implants sit where you had your original, natural teeth. These are custom-shaped to fit your mouth. A little metal screw is inserted into your jawbone where you once had your natural tooth. This creates a strong foundation for your prosthetic teeth, and a series of implants can support a row of teeth.
The dental surgeon makes a cut in your gums to expose the bone. Then, he drills holes into the exposed bone to accommodate the dental implant. The dental implant is inserted deep into the bone. As the jawbone heals, the metal implant integrates with the bone through a process called osseointegration.
Your gums must heal before the abutment is attached. An abutment connects the implant in the bone to the false teeth or crown. The crown conceals the dental implant and gives it the appearance of natural teeth. To make the crown, the dentist takes impressions of your jawbone.
At Jax Dental Implants, we specialize in bringing back your smile chewing ability with dental implants.
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