Dental implants are surgically inserted and capped with lifelike restorations or prosthetics. They offer tooth replacement that looks and functions like natural ones, and can last for decades. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist talks about the technology we use to plan, place, and even restore your new dental implants.
Digital X-Rays and CAT Scans
Your dental implants are actually inserted surgically into your jaw, where they bond with the bone tissue like natural roots. But first, we need to make sure you have enough jawbone structure to properly support them. Our team will use digital x-rays to obtain a clear and detailed picture of your smile, including your teeth, jawbone, and oral structures. The technology uses a fraction of the radiation and the images are available instantly chairside. We may find you have teeth that need to be extracted, or you may need jawbone grafting and sinus lifts to rebuild the weakened portions of your smile.
Our team also employs CAT scan imaging too, which combines multiple x-ray images of your smile from multiple angles, so we have a detailed and comprehensive picture of the current state of your smile. We can also use these to assess your candidacy for dental implants, and to plan the procedure with detail, including the angle and position to insert the post to ensure your post acts as a new root and supports a new tooth or a portion of a prosthetic.
Dental Lasers
Sometimes, you may need to have one or more teeth removed before we move forward with implant placement. You may also need a grafting procedure to strengthen the weakened portions of your smile. To perform these surgeries, we will use dental lasers in lieu of traditional scalpels and sutures. The lasers target the areas with precision, and ensure a more effective treatment and a faster healing process.
CAD/CAM Restorations
With CAD/CAM technology, our team can create the restorations in one visit. We take care to ensure these offer a lifelike appearance and can handle daily bite forces and pressure with ease. In the same visit, we can design, craft, and secure this lifelike dental crown. The entire process is in-house too!
If you have any questions about the technology we use as part of the dental implant placement and restoration process, then contact our team today. You can enjoy a durable and lifelike replacement tooth again!
Do You Have Questions About Our Advanced Technology?
We’re ready to help you address your missing teeth and enjoy a complete smile again. To learn more, then please contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 and schedule your next appointment with our team today.