A 5-step plan to restoring your teeth

Many years ago, the only options to replace missing teeth were dentures or bridges – or deciding not Installment dental implant in Tehran to replace them at all. Some people refuse to wear dentures because of the discomfort and embarrassment that may be associated with “false teeth,” and others agree to “file down” the adjacent teeth to make a bridge to replace missing teeth.

While these are good options, the downsides can be tremendous.

Dentures are not always stable and have been known to dislodge while eating. They should not be worn overnight and must be replaced every few years because of progressive loss of bone in the upper and lower jaws. Additionally, partial dentures that replace one tooth or a few teeth can weaken the surrounding healthy teeth that support the dentures.

Today, advances in dental technology provide significant restorative opportunities for dental rehabilitation, creating long-lasting solutions that are increasingly popular with patients.

Dental implants replace damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth – porcelain crowns that are attached to titanium posts anchored to the jaw. They have a sturdy hold and a natural look. In some cases, a bone graft can secure the implant and provide better anchorage to the implant and the new teeth.

Dental implants are convenient and discreet – and unlike dentures, you don’t have to take them out for cleaning or at bedtime. The natural shape and placement of implants can help preserve facial structure while preventing further bone deterioration.

The UT Southwestern Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery team combines more than 100 years of experience in the management of a full range of oral health care conditions, from general dentistry to complex, highly specialized reconstructive surgery and lifelong maintenance. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons are recognized experts in dentistry and in the placement of implant bone grafting. Surgeons from around the U.S. and the world have visited UT Southwestern to observe and learn from the advancements we’ve made in this area of oral rehabilitation.

Getting dental implants is a significant and lasting commitment to your oral health and personal well-being. It is also a financial commitment. Therefore, our team guides patients through a five-step plan to help ensure their dental implants are safe and last a lifetime.