Our team employs advanced technology when it comes to planning and implementing the placement of dental implants. We even use advanced systems when we create restorations and prosthetics. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist talks about the advanced technology we use to secure your new teeth and ensure a full smile with dental implants!

The Facts About Dental Implants

Dental implants are an advanced tooth replacement option. Unlike traditional bridges or dentures, these will not need to be replaced every five to ten years. Instead, we will insert an implant post into the jawbone. Made from biocompatible titanium, this bonds with the jaw like a natural root. We then connect abutments to the post and attach the crown or denture, so you now have a full smile that looks and functions like a natural one. This can help you avoid the complications of tooth loss, such as the gradual breakdown of jawbone structure that causes an aged appearance and further tooth loss. You also have the ability to eat your favorite foods again, smile with confidence, and avoid issues with clear speech. Whether you have lost one tooth or all of them, we can use dental implants to rebuild your smile. To ensure the process is done correctly and to help your implants last for years to come, we use advanced digital technology as part of the process, from planning treatment to completing your custom restoration and dentures.

Taking Digital X-Rays

Our team wants to understand the factors behind your tooth loss, and to also assess the strength of your jawbone to make sure your smile is ready to receive dental implants. With digital x-rays, we can take incredibly detailed images of your smile, using 90% less radiation. These images will be available instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnostic process and you spend less time in the chair. The images allow us to see if you need jawbone grafting or sinus lifts beforehand, and to choose the best angles and position to insert your dental implants.

CAT Scans

We also gather detailed CAT scan images, which combine multiple x-ray images to create a single panoramic view of your smile. We can assess the strength of your smile in more detail, and also plan the position and angle to insert the posts, ensuring they can stimulate the growth of jaw structure and also stay in place for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime!

Dental Lasers

If you need to have one or more teeth extracted to make room for your implant-supported prosthetic, or if you need to have jawbone grafting completed to support your new teeth, we can use dental lasers as part of the process. These are far more precise than scalpels, and rarely require anesthesia and never need sutures. The treated area heals quickly, and reduces the risk of bleeding, soreness, infection, or dwelling. After only a day or two of rest, you can be ready to move on with the implant placement process, one step closer to a complete smile again!

CAD/CAM Technology

CAD/CAM technology can be used to create crowns, bridges, and dentures to complete your dental implant. Usually, creating the restoration and prosthetic is a process that takes weeks and requires an off-site lab. But with this technology, we can take detailed images of your smile and create a 3D model of your crown or prosthetic. We then unload the information into an onsite milling machine, which creates the finished product from durable and lifelike ceramic. The material can absorb daily bite forces with ease, and be shaded to blend with your smile and offer a natural appearance. This can be done in one visit, so you leave with a completed smile in some cases!

If you have any questions about how our team addresses missing teeth with dental implants, or about the technology we use as part of this process, then contact our team today to learn more. We would love to start your journey to a full smile this summer, so give us a call soon!

Do You Have Questions About Our Technology?

We want to offer a long-lasting and lifelike solution for your missing teeth. If you have questions about implant dentistry 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. A full smile means renewed confidence and better oral health, so don’t live with tooth loss. Instead, talk to our team today about starting treatment and enjoying a complete smile again!