Dental implants: A strong, lasting, highly cosmetic way to rebuild molars and all sorts of other teeth!

Our approach to dentistry at North Aurora Smiles has been defined by continuing education on the latest and greatest dental techniques and technologies with exceptional service, warm care, and inviting surroundings! Our talented doctors and staff are privileged to provide highly sought-after services to support the oral health of diverse patients across Chicagoland and greater northern Illinois.

When teeth cannot be “saved” with changes to oral care or treatments like root canal therapy, we provide many durable and cosmetic dentistry options to replace the tooth – even from the “root” upwards! One implant may be used to support a single prosthetic tooth (or crown). Or, few implants can be used to anchor a dental bridge or to provide a strong foundation for an implant-retained denture. The possibilities are seemingly limitless with our skill and use of tissue-friendly, high-quality biocompatible materials. 

Implant basics 

A “standard,” straightforward implant process might involve positioning a cylindrical-shaped piece of medical-grade titanium in the jawbone, where a tooth root used to be before the tooth was lost due to decay, fractures, or other forms of trauma. The implant is designed to replace the lost tooth root. So, it functions naturally to stabilize and keep the new tooth rooted in the jaw.

Other forms of tooth replacement do not replicate this vital component of natural teeth. In turn, there may be challenges associated with traditional dental bridges, partials, and complete dentures. For instance, conventional full dentures do not keep the jawbone strong. The denture is sealed to natural tissues but not “rooted” in the bone. Accordingly, the bony tissue does not get the stimulation necessary from tooth functions to retain its strength and density. Over time, the denture may not fit well because the bone is lost or reabsorbed in the jaw. Periodically, these dentures must be adjusted, relined, rebased, repaired, or even replaced. 

Implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures are designed to last a lifetime. After the implant has been precisely placed in the jaw by one of our skilled dentists, it naturally integrates into the bone. Once the implant is connected to the bone, it can optimally hold the overlying prosthetic tooth in place. The energy produced by the prostheses during chewing is transferred to the implant and bone. When tissues continue to be used, they do not deteriorate. So, implants are effective at preventing or halting destructive bone loss! 

Of course, at North Aurora Smiles our philosophy is to save all natural teeth, and we can do so with professional preventive services. However, should molar replacement be necessary, an implant-retained crown or bridge can be an ideal, conservative, and strong alternative.  

Call North Aurora Smiles today! We’ll get you out of pain and back to feeling and looking your healthy, stunning, natural self in no time. Our team can be reached at (630) 984-2223.