Dental implants offered by your Wynnewood, PA, dentist, Dr. Domenic Baglivo, offer a comfortable, long-term solution to tooth loss. Thanks to the unique bond-bonding capability of implants, your new tooth will be securely attached to your jawbone.

How dental implants work

Dental implants are small posts placed in your jawbone during minor oral surgery in Wynnewood. The posts are made of titanium, a metal that's also used for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Titanium bonds to bone, making it an excellent choice for tooth replacement.

Your implants will become the roots of your new teeth. After bonding occurs, the implants will become permanently attached to your jawbone and will be just as secure as your natural roots. Bonding generally takes about three to six months, although it does vary slightly from person to person.

Your dentist will add small screws called abutments to the tops of your implants. These screws connect the dental implants to dental crowns. Crowns replace the visible parts of your teeth and are constructed from impressions of your mouth.

Why you need strong roots

Roots provide the stability you need to bite and chew a variety of foods. When your replacement teeth are rooted in your jawbone, you'll be able to eat anything you want with ease. Loss of biting power, a problem with some other restoration methods, won't be an issue when you opt for dental implants.

Implants also offer exceptional comfort. With some tooth replacement methods, gum irritation can occur if the teeth shift when you chew. Since dental implants are securely attached to your jawbone, they won't move even if you eat hard or sticky foods. They're an excellent alternative to full dentures but can be used to replace any number of missing teeth.

Your roots also help keep your jawbone strong and healthy by constantly pressing on the bone. If part of the bone is no longer stimulated due to tooth loss, it may begin to shrink. As the bone shrinks, it weakens and may be unable to adequately support your teeth. Dental implants offer the stimulation your jawbone needs to maintain its strength.

Restore your lost teeth with dental implants. Call your dentist in Wynnewood, PA, Dr. Baglivo, at (610) 642-0259 to schedule your appointment.