Dr. Franklin Awah at Mansfield Oral Surgery offers specialized dental implant treatments to improve oral health and restore functionality.
With a focus on delivering reliable and practical solutions, Dr. Awah ensures each patient receives a personalized approach to achieve optimal results. His expertise in dental implant technology enhances patient comfort and provides long-lasting benefits to your dental health and smile.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone below your gums. Once these posts are securely in place, they provide a sturdy foundation for mounting replacement teeth. These replacements, whether fixed or removable, are crafted to closely match your natural teeth, offering functionality and a natural appearance.
Benefits of Getting Dental Implants
Dental implants offer numerous advantages:
- Durability: Implants are very durable and can last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.
- Improved Oral Health: Unlike a tooth-supported bridge, dental implants don’t require reducing other teeth, because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant. This means more teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health.
- Convenience: Removable dentures are just that; removable. Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures and the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.
- Enhanced Comfort and Self-Esteem: Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures and help improve self-esteem.
What to Expect in Your Consultation
The consultation process at Mansfield Oral Surgery is comprehensive and designed to determine if dental implants suit you. Dr. Awah carefully assesses your oral health, reviews your medical history, and conducts necessary imaging, such as X-rays or 3D scans.
Based on these evaluations, a personalized treatment plan is developed to meet your specific needs. This process also identifies contraindications that may affect your suitability for implants, such as certain medical conditions or inadequate bone density.
Ideal Candidates for Dental Implants
The best candidates for dental implants are individuals with good overall and oral health. Key requirements include sufficient bone density in the jaw to support the implant and healthy gum tissues free of periodontal disease.
Individuals with conditions that impair bone healing, such as diabetes or osteoporosis, or those who are heavy smokers, may not be ideal candidates, as these factors can compromise implant success.
What Implants Are Available?
At Mansfield Oral Surgery, we specialize in offering tailored dental implant solutions, including Snap-on Dentures and Fixed Denture Implants, to meet diverse patient needs:
- Snap-on Dentures: This implant solution utilizes implants that are anchors for a complete denture. Snap-on dentures are removable, offering a stable, secure fit for easy maintenance. They provide an excellent alternative for patients seeking a less invasive option that still offers improved chewing ability and speech clarity compared to traditional dentures.
- Fixed Denture Implants: Fixed denture implants are a permanent solution that involves attaching an entire arch of teeth to dental implants fixed in the jawbone. This option is known for providing high stability and comfort, closely mimicking the feel and function of natural teeth. Fixed denture implants are ideal for patients seeking a durable, long-term solution to extensive tooth loss.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
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