Replace Your Missing Teeth with Solid, Predictable, and Realistic Looking Dental Implants
Dental implants are cutting-edge teeth replacement solutions that offer a permanent and functional option for patients missing one or multiple teeth. Vital Dental specializes in restoring smiles with high-quality dental implants in Sarasota, Florida. Whether you have lost your teeth to injury, neglect, poor genetics, or advanced gum disease, the cause doesn’t matter. Dental implants placed by Dr. Mitul Patel restore edentulous smiles indiscriminately.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants offer superior stability because of their tooth-like design. The implant system uses a titanium post surgically anchored in the jawbone to act as a prosthetic root. Above the implant structure, the doctor attaches an abutment that juts out of the gum line to connect the implant to the final restoration. The final component of the implant system is a custom-made crown, which becomes the visible and functional portion of your new tooth.
A dental implant doesn’t look and function like a replacement tooth—it mimics your natural teeth in almost every way, from appearance to function. Additionally, a dental implant functionally stimulates your jawbone to preserve its shape and strength.
What should I expect from the dental implant treatment?
One of the ways we distinguish ourselves from other dental offices in the Sarasota area is with dental placement and restoration. Instead of referring you out, we have in-house capabilities to handle your dental implant treatment from start to finish.
Although the implant procedure may differ from person to person, here is an overview of what you can typically expect from the treatment.
- Consultation: The dentist examines your oral health using digital x-rays, photos, and scans. Potential implant candidates must be free from decay and infections and have a healthy jawbone to support implantation.
- Pre-surgery procedures: Sometimes, you may need supplementary procedures to prepare your bone for implantology. For instance, if you have bone loss, the doctor will recommend a bone graft to stabilize your jawbone for an implant. Similarly, failing teeth must be extracted to create space for predictable implants. When these procedures are necessary, we don’t have to refer you to another practice. Everything can be done right here in our office.
- Implant surgery: After anesthetizing your gums, the doctor will place a titanium post at an optimal position in the jawbone. The ideal location shouldn’t interfere with nerves, sinuses, and nearby structures. After surgery, the dentist will place a healing cap and suture your wound to begin healing.
- Healing and fusion: The doctor will allow the implants to heal and fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration within 4-6 months. After this process, your implant will be firmly anchored in the jawbone, providing stability comparable to that of a natural tooth root.
- Abutment placement: The doctor uncovers the implant and replaces the healing cap with a small metal connector (abutment). This minor surgery requires two weeks to heal.
Crowning your implant: The final step of your implant treatment is to cap off your implant fixture with a custom-made crown, giving your tooth immediate function and appearance.
Ready for high-quality implants?
Dental implants can replace one or multiple teeth, providing a viable solution for every smile. To learn if you are eligible for dental implants in Sarasota, FL, call (941) 371-2022 to schedule an appointment with Vital Dental. Your complete, brand-new smile awaits!
Dental implants are titanium roots, that are replaced with in the jawbone to resemble a tooth or group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prosthesis including crowns, dentures, and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking, no one will know you had surgery. There’s approximately a 95% success rate for all implants. With modern advances in dentistry, some implants can be restored immediately with life like all porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.
Dr. Mitul Patel
Dr. Mitul Patel, D.M.D., is a dedicated dentist at Vital Dental Sarasota, known for his caring and gentle approach. With over 500 hours of continuing education, Dr. Patel's commitment to staying abreast of the latest dental advancements ensures his patients receive top-notch care. His meticulous attention to detail, aided by high magnification loupes, guarantees precision in every procedure. Dr. Patel's compassionate nature and expert knowledge make him a trusted figure in the dental community, providing an exceptional and reassuring experience for all his patients.
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