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Email: info@enterprisesmiles.com
Address: 1211 Enterprise Rd.
Mitchellville, MD 20721
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What are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a small titanium post, which resembles a screw with threads. The post also has holes for bone to integrate. A dental implant is placed into the jawbone during a short dental procedure. It is relatively painless with very little post-operative pain.

The threads on the implant post allow for the bone to fill in and integrate. To facilitate this process the implant is re-covered with gum tissue and allowed to heal and integrate for nearly three months. The implant acts as the root for the tooth to provide solid and stable support for the crown that’s yet to be placed.

The next step in the dental procedure is to uncover the implant and place a healing cap to allow the gum tissue to heal. After a short period of healing, an impression is taken to fabricate a crown to fully restore the missing tooth. The crown is then cemented on top of the post, at which point you can resume normal eating activities.

How Do You Maintain a Dental Implant?

Dental implants do require some special care, but that is easily managed when you follow the directions outlined by Dr. Kevin Granger. During your regularly scheduled cleaning, special instruments are used to clean implants.

While a dental implant cannot get a cavity, a condition known as peri-implantitis can occur. This is very similar to periodontal disease as the end result is dental implant loss and loss of bone structure. Be sure to floss the dental implant daily and run the floss under the implant crown as far as it can go to remove food and plaque. If you use any picks or small brushes to go in between your teeth, make sure they are plastic. Metal will scratch the implant making it more susceptible to infection.

Be sure to keep your regular dental visits and cleanings to monitor the implant and help preserve your investment.

Learn More About Dental Implants

Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures or tired of your dentures? You may be a good candidate for a dental implant. Please talk with our caring, compassionate team to see if dental implants are right for you.

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