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Dental implants: The natural way to reconstruct your smile
Yes, tooth loss is debilitating, but you don’t have to stay in that state forever. At Laurel Morello DDS, we can help you rebuild your smile with dental implants. Your implant dentist in El Cajon, California, can reconstruct your smile entirely, including tooth roots, through tooth implant surgery. Your new teeth will look natural, feel comfortable, and act like real teeth for biting and chewing. These FAQS provide greater insight into what to expect from implant treatment.
What are dental implants?
Implants are restorations used to replace missing teeth. They’re composed of a titanium screw, abutment, and implant teeth in the form of a dental crown, bridge, or dentures. The titanium screw plays a crucial role in tooth implant surgery as it functions as your new tooth root. This screw is placed inside your jaw surgically and left to fuse with your bone system. Once the fusing process is complete, the screw becomes an anchor for your replacement teeth.
How many implants will I need?
That depends on your treatment. Single implants combined with dental crowns are used to replace individual missing teeth. Each missing tooth gets its own implant (titanium screw). An implant bridge, supported by implants on either side, can replace two to four missing teeth in a row. Implant dentures can replace an entire arch of upper or lower missing teeth, supported by all-on-4 implant treatment.
Does tooth implant surgery hurt?
Implant surgery is done under anesthesia to keep you from feeling discomfort during your procedure. Dr. Morello can provide medication to ease any post-surgery discomfort.
Actual Patient Results
Do implants require special care?
No, that’s one of the beauties of this treatment. You care for implants just like natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing and routine visits to your dentist for professional cleaning. Good oral hygiene is key to getting the most from this treatment.
How long do implants last?
With good oral care, implants have lasted 25–30 years or even a lifetime. Porcelain restorations can last 20+ years. Together, they offer a beautiful, long-term solution to tooth loss issues.
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What are the advantages of implant dentures over traditional dentures?
If you want your new teeth to have the stability and functionality of natural teeth, Dr. Morello and our team recommend getting implants. Unlike traditional dentures that sit on your gums and tend to come loose, implant dentures come with artificial tooth roots that keep them from slipping or shifting when you talk, laugh, or chew. With implant dentures, you’ll have renewed confidence to dine with friends, attend social events, and laugh and smile again! Implants will give your smile the look and feel of natural teeth for an attractive, healthy-looking grin.
Who offers tooth implant surgery near me?
Look no further than Dr. Laurel Morello, your implant dentist in El Cajon, CA, to reconstruct your smile with implants. Contact us at (619) 404-2634 to schedule a consultation.
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Laurel Morello, DDS
Our mission is to provide outstanding dental care in a safe environment. Allaying fears with with a gentle and effective approach has always been at the forefront of our treatments. The practice brings 45 years of Dental experience in all aspects of dentistry, including but not limited to cosmetic excellence and implant restoration. After extensive and ongoing advanced training in the last 15 years, Dr. Laurel Morello has also committed her practice to problem-solving airway and breathing dysfunction through simple self-care techniques, laser intervention, and growth and development appliances designed for a long-term wellness solution
