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Why Dental Implants for Teeth Are Changing the Way We Think About Tooth Loss
When you lose a tooth, it affects both your smile and how you can eat the foods you love. Fortunately, Dr. Evan Silsby at Silsby Family Dental has a solution for you: dental implants. Implants are a permanent solution, and they function just like your natural teeth.
What Are Dental Implants, and How Do They Work?
An implant replaces a tooth’s root. It’s a small, cylindrical titanium post that’s placed right into your jawbone and acts as a super sturdy anchor. Once it’s in place, the titanium post fuses with your jawbone through osseointegration, which takes a few months to heal. Then, it’s ready to support a new prosthetic tooth, usually a porcelain crown.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Here are some reasons Dr. Silby’s patients love dental implants for tooth replacement.
- They look and feel like your own teeth.
- Incredibly durable and built to last a lifetime for most people.
- Help keep your jawbone strong, which prevents the sunken face look.
- You can eat your favorite foods and speak clearly without worrying about anything slipping.
Can Everyone Get Dental Implants?
While many people are great candidates for implants, they aren’t for everyone. Dr. Silsby needs to check a few things first, like your overall health and how much jawbone you have to work with. Sometimes, you might need another procedure, like a bone graft, to prepare your jaw. The only way to know for sure is to consult Dr. Silsby.
How Many Dental Implants Do I Need if I’m Missing Multiple Teeth?
The number and type of dental implants you’ll need depend on how many teeth you need to replace.
- Single implant: Replaces one missing tooth. One implant supports one crown.
- All-on-4 dental implants: Uses four implants to support an entire dental arch.
- All-on-6 dental implants: Similar to All-on-4, but six implants are used for even more stability and support.
How Are Dental Implants Different from Bridges and Dentures?
Implants are in a class of their own. Unlike dentures, implants won’t slip when you talk or eat. And unlike bridges, an implant doesn’t need neighboring teeth for support. Because they fuse with your jawbone, implants provide stability you can’t get with any other option. They are the closest you can get to having your natural tooth back.
What Is the Dental Implant Procedure at Our Office?
Dr. Silsby makes sure the whole procedure is simple and clear.
- A consultation to map everything out.
- Any necessary pre-procedures, like bone grafting, are done.
- The implant is placed in your jawbone.
- Osseointegration, which takes a few months. Your bone naturally fuses to the implant.
- Once it’s stable, an abutment is attached.
- Finally, your new custom-made porcelain crown is placed.
How Can I Learn More About Dental Implants for Teeth in Alabama, New York?
Dr. Silsby is available for a one-on-one consultation to answer all your questions. Silsby Family Dental is located at 313 South Main St. in Albion, NY 14411, which is convenient for people who live in Alabama, NY. Call (585) 589-4325 to schedule your consultation today.
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Evan Silsby, DDS
Dr. Evan Silsby, a native of Gasport, NY, has been serving the Albion community since acquiring his practice in June 2016. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Geneseo and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Silsby further honed his expertise through a General Dental Residency at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, before returning to New York to lead his practice.
Committed to providing exceptional care, Dr. Silsby continually advances his skills by learning from leading dental professionals and incorporating cutting-edge techniques into his practice. Passionate about helping patients achieve their dream smiles, he prioritizes patient care and education to deliver personalized, high-quality treatments.
Dr. Silsby and his wife Heidi decided that Western New York would always be home. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his two children, Caleb & Grace, and his black labs, Calla & Lilly, and spending time in the great outdoors hiking, biking, running, fishing, hunting, and skiing… you name it!
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