Dental implants are new tooth roots made from durable titanium. These roots replace those that are lost when you lose teeth. Additionally, titanium can integrate into the bone, which makes it durable and like the root you’ve lost, and it provides a solid foundation for a replacement tooth or fixed prosthetic.
How Dental Implants Work
If we determine that implants are suitable for you after consulting with our dentist, we implant the replacement roots in your jawbone. After a few months of integration, your dentist caps the new root with a replacement tooth. We can also use four to six dental implant roots to fix an arch of restoration teeth to the jaw (implant-supported denture).
After implant placement, it’s essential to brush and floss normally and continue seeing your Fairfax dentist every six months for checkups and professional teeth cleanings. Maintaining these healthy habits contributes to dental implant longevity, meaning your implants can last for decades and even for life.
Schedule Your Dental Implant Consultation Today
If you’re considering tooth replacement and want to learn whether you’re a candidate for dental implants in Fairfax, VA, contact a dental team member today to arrange your consultation with our implant dentist.
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