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There’s no version of adult tooth loss that comes without struggle and anguish. It can be a truly traumatic experience. What you need most when you’ve suffered from tooth loss is a plan of action. Modern dental prosthetics allow you to regain the function and appearance of your original tooth or teeth. This helps you get back to normal after an upsetting event. Whether you’ve suffered from simple tooth loss (losing a single tooth) or complex tooth loss (extensive tooth loss in one or more areas of your mouth), dental implants provide stabilizing, long-term solutions for you.

Dental Implants Address Simple Tooth Loss with a Life-Like Prosthetic

When you lose a tooth — through a physical accident or tooth decay — it’s noticeable. You want a restoration that replicates both the appearance and function of your original tooth. A dental implant does this by recreating the structure provided by a tooth root. Your dentist will surgically place a titanium post in your jaw that acts as the root, or base, for your restoration. Then your dentist can place a dental crown, made using measurements of your actual teeth, atop the titanium implant to finish the tooth replacement.

If Your Tooth Loss Is More Extensive, Dental Implants Can Stabilize Prosthetics

Dental implants may not be a practical solution (because of the surgical requirements and cost) if you’ve suffered extensive tooth loss in one or more parts of your mouth. However, you still need a prosthetic replacement to prevent shifting and irregularities from developing in your bite. Options like dentures and dental bridges don’t always offer the same stability that an implant does. Using select dental implants to root your prosthetic creates a happy medium.

Learn More About Dental Implants By Contacting Cedar Dental

Recovery is the most important step after suffering from tooth loss. You want to feel confident in your tooth replacement, and dental implants give you that assurance. The team at Cedar Dental can fit you with a stable, custom-crafted dental implant to help you recover after tooth loss. To learn whether you’re an ideal candidate for dental implants, contact Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA at 319-364-7108 today.