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Why Implants are Considered a Permanent Tooth Loss Solution
The repercussions of tooth loss can be quite difficult. That’s why we encourage our patients not to wait too long to replace missing teeth. If you’re considering dental implants to restore your smile, we can help. Your dental team at North Aurora Smiles offers safe and effective implant treatment to residents in the local North Aurora, Illinois community. By answering your questions about dental implant procedures, we can give you a better understanding of what to expect from this treatment.
What is a dental implant?
All your teeth have roots that hold them securely in place when you bite and chew. When teeth go missing, so do their roots. Implants are titanium screws that are inserted into your jawbone surgically to replace missing tooth roots. Using implants, our doctors can give your replacement teeth the same stability as natural teeth for biting and chewing. Once inside your jaw, your implant will fuse with your bone tissue to become a solid foundation for your new teeth. Then we will secure a dental crown, bridge, or denture to the implants to rebuild your smile.
How long does it take to complete implant treatment?
Implant surgery can be Painlessly completed in one day. Then, there’s a waiting process for the implant to integrate with your bone system before attaching your permanent restoration. That can take from 3-8 months to complete. If you’re eligible for mini-implants, the process could be shorter. You can discuss this option with our doctors during your implant consultation.
Are dental implants permanent?
With adequate care, implants can last a lifetime, permanently resolving tooth loss issues. By topping the implants with quality porcelain restorations, our doctors can give you a strong, healthy, winsome smile you can enjoy for years.
Who can qualify for implants?
Most adults in good health and with the bone density to support implants can qualify for the dental implant procedure. If you have significant bone loss, our doctors can rebuild your bone with a bone graft, thereby enabling you to benefit from implant treatment. A person with bone loss may also qualify for mini-implants.
How do implants compare to removable dentures or bridges?
Dental implants are considered the next best thing to natural teeth because they replace missing teeth in their entirety – roots and all – to restore your smile’s functionality and esthetics.
With implants, you’ll be able to eat, talk, laugh, and smile normally again without worrying about your teeth slipping or coming loose, as can happen with dentures.
Implants improve oral health by preventing bone loss, keeping remaining teeth in alignment, and making it easier to keep the mouth clean to avoid cavities and gum disease.
Implants don’t need support from healthy adjacent teeth, like a fixed bridge. They’re a standalone treatment that provides all the benefits of natural teeth.
Call Our Office for More Information
New Patients : (630) 984-2223 | Existing Patients : (630) 907-1112 Where can I go for dental implant treatment near me?
North Aurora, IL, residents can contact any member of our dental implant team at (630) 984-2223 to learn more about our implant treatments.
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North Aurora Smiles
North Aurora Smiles is a patient-centered practice offering gentle, comprehensive dental care services for the whole family. Our top priority is to ensure the optimal health and wellness of our patients, and helping them to achieve healthy beautiful smiles for life. The doctors pride themselves on being whole-health focused with an overall philosophy of being minimally invasive in their dental treatment.
Dr. Hammad Aziz is a skilled and experienced professional, having graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Cum Laude with departmental honors and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. He is certified in Invisalign, Dental Implants, Six Month Smiles (invisible, clear braces), Sleep Apnea/Snoring with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Institute for Cranio-Facial Sleep Medicine. Dr. Aziz is also certified in Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Therapy, and is a BLS (CPR) Healthcare Provider / ACLS Certified. He is an active member of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, and a Member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Founding Member and President Elect of the CM Dental Society, and Past President and Member of the Aurora Dental Society.
Dr. Stephanie Janes earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Dental Medicine. While there, she also earned a Master’s degree in Health Service Administration and a Humanitarian Award on behalf of the International College of Dentists. Later, she completed a General Practice Residency through the University of Chicago at NorthShore University HealthSystem – Evanston Hospital. She gained hospital dentistry experience with a focus on medically-compromised patients and emergency dentistry. This program enabled her to enhance her comprehensive dental skills, especially in endodontics and cosmetic dentistry. She is also certified in therapeutic botox and dermal filler treatments to relieve bruxism (clenching and grinding) and TMJ pains, which she is passionate about.