Are you struggling to chew and eat comfortably due to one or more missing teeth? Maybe you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your smile due to the gap left by a missing tooth.
The good news is that a dental implant in West Chester closely mimics your natural tooth and restores your smile and chewing function. Here's what you should know.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A tooth implant is comprised of three parts that work together to create your new tooth:
- The implant: This biocompatible titanium screw is carefully placed into your jawbone, where it heals and integrates over time, taking the place of your root.
- The abutment: Securely attaches the implant to its restoration.
- The restoration: Is typically a porcelain crown for restoring one tooth and a bridge or denture to restore multiple teeth.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Koch can help you determine if a dental implant is right for you. He works with a trusted specialist to place the implants while he monitors your healing process for the duration. Then he creates the dental implant restoration that best suits your needs.
What Are the Advantages of Choosing Dental Implants for Your Smile?
Dental implants offer several advantages that other tooth replacement options do not, such as:
- The function, feel, and appearance of a natural tooth
- Protection for your jawbone against the deterioration that occurs with tooth loss
- Excellent longevity with the potential to last a lifetime
- Reliability with a 90 percent success rate
- A wise long-term investment because of great longevity
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Tooth implants are ideal for most patients but do require that you're in good general health and have enough healthy bone to support the implant successfully. Some patients need additional procedures like periodontal treatment to prepare them for implant dentistry, but Dr. Koch will review all of your needs during your evaluation.
Book your evaluation online or by calling our team at (513) 779-2200 to determine if tooth implants in West Chester are right for you.