When you feel confident about your smile, you feel confident about your life. Dental implants are a great way to complete your smile with natural-looking teeth. Indra Quagliata, DDS, at IQ Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Rochester, New York, creates dental implants for patients of all ages. She and her experienced team use state-of-the-art technology to replace missing or damaged teeth to help restore your confidence and your natural smile. If you're ready to learn more, book an appointment online or call for a consultation today.
Many adults find that having dental implants is almost like having natural teeth. When you lose your teeth as a result of a traumatic injury, decay, or an illness, it can hurt your self-esteem. Strong, durable, and aesthetically attractive, dental implants help restore the simple confidence that comes with having natural teeth.
A dental implant is a metal post that Dr. Quagliata implants into your jawbone beneath your gums. Essentially, it’s the root of your new tooth. The team at IQ Family & Cosmetic Dentistry relies on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) for specific placement of your implant and faster healing time.
CBCT is a specialized X-ray that allows Dr. Quagliata to create a 3D image of your mouth. The precision of this image allows Dr. Quagliata to help you decide which treatment plan is best for you. During the dental implant procedure, the CBCT image is used as guidance around nerves and soft tissue, increasing precision and predictability during the implant procedure.
Dr. Quagliata suggests using PRF during the healing process. PRF allows the jaw to heal faster because it uses the body’s own blood to reduce healing time. PRF is prepared by drawing a small amount of your blood then spinning it in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets. The platelets are made into a mesh that’s placed directly on your healing area.
Once the post is in place and your mouth fully heals — a process that typically takes a few weeks — your dentist mounts the new replacement tooth (crown) on the post permanently. Because the implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide firm support for artificial teeth and don't shift around the mouth like some removable dentures.
These posts also help other dental work — like bridges and dentures — stay firmly fastened to your jaw.
You could also be a great implant candidate if you're tired of having dentures that won't stay in place, or if you're ready to replace a bridge or partial dentures. Patients who desire a more durable, long-term answer to dental work problems may be suitable candidates for implants.
Wondering if dental implants are right for you? Meet with Dr. Quagliata to learn more about your options. It's time to take the first step toward a more confident smile and a more confident you. Request an appointment online or call IQ Family & Cosmetic Dentistry today.