Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio.
A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to provide a solid support for one or more artificial teeth.
The implant acts as a replacement tooth root. Because of this, they help to prevent bone recession and, in turn, support the patient’s facial structure.
What Are Implant Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures are dentures attached to the titanium posts. It usually takes four to support a full dental arch.
Implant dentures are usually made for the lower jaw. The reason is that conventional dentures, when placed on the lower jaw, are less stable. But implant dentures can be made for the upper jaw, too.
The titanium posts are usually inserted into the front part of the patient’s mouth. That’s because there tends to be greater bone mass there. It’s essential to have enough healthy bone to support the post. Even if the patient doesn’t, though, bone grafting can promote new growth, enough to support the implant.
Implant-supported dentures from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio transform lives! People from Shavano Park, Leon Springs, and Beorne call us about implants and other restorative dentistry. Call our office to schedule an appointment today!
Contact William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry:
210-493-3040
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
13220 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, Texas
78230
