How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental Implant for single tooth replacement
Dental implants work like artificial tooth roots. They are ideal for supporting a single tooth crown or anchoring multiple teeth. A crown is the part of the tooth above the gum line. With dental implants, you have some of the same restorative options as you have with natural teeth. These options can be a single tooth, bridges, or fixed and removable dentures.
An abutment is the connector from the implant to the replacement teeth on top of the implant. It must be placed on top of the dental implant so teeth can be anchored to the implant. The abutment screws into the dental implant and acts like the tooth under a crown of natural tooth, except it's stronger and is not susceptible to decay. Dr. Fitzgerald can screw or cement the abutment in place, depending on your specific needs.
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Options for multiple teeth replacement
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To schedule your complimentary dental implant consultation, call the Dental Implant Center. Dr. Lee Fitzgerald provides state-of-the-art dental implants for residents of Plano, North Dallas, Frisco and the DFW metroplex.