Think about a tree in your yard or one you’ve seen in a park. When you admire it, what catches your eye first? Is it the height, the vibrant leaves, or the beautiful flowers that bloom each season? We rarely think about the roots beneath the surface, working tirelessly to support the tree’s growth. Yet, without these roots, the tree would struggle to stand tall, let alone thrive. Your teeth are a lot like that tree. What you see in the mirror is just the start—your tooth roots are the foundation that keeps your smile strong. When you lose a tooth, you lose the root, too, which can cause bone loss and shifting teeth. Dr. Harvey Chin provides dental implants in Las Vegas to replace both the tooth and root, preserving the strength and stability of your smile.
How Tooth Roots Protect Your Oral Health
Tooth roots actively protect the strength and density of your jawbone. When you chew, bite, or clench your teeth, the pressure is transmitted through the roots into the surrounding jawbone. This stimulation signals your body to renew and remodel the bone, keeping it healthy and strong. The pressure from normal chewing helps maintain bone density, preventing deterioration.
However, when a tooth is lost, this crucial stimulation stops. Without the regular forces from chewing, the body no longer receives the signals to maintain bone in that area. As a result, the jawbone starts to deteriorate through resorption. During this process, bone tissue breaks down faster than it can rebuild, gradually losing bone density and volume. An estimated 50% of the alveolar bone width is lost within the first year after the extraction. This rapid bone loss can alter your facial structure, affect the alignment of remaining teeth, and compromise your oral health if not addressed.
Dental Implants in Las Vegas: Your Solution To Tooth Loss
Dr. Chin places dental implants, which are small titanium posts, into your jawbone. These implants fuse with the bone through osseointegration, creating a strong bond that mimics a natural tooth root. This connection helps maintain the structure and strength of your jawbone. Dental implants are one of the few replacement options that function like natural tooth roots, continuously stimulating the jawbone. By opting for dental implants, Dr. Chin helps preserve your bone density, ensuring long-term stability and health for your smile.
Titanium is also an exceptional material for dental implants due to its unique qualities. Its biocompatibility allows it to bond naturally with your jawbone, creating a durable foundation for artificial teeth. This natural integration ensures long-term stability, making the implant a lasting part of your body. Despite its strength, titanium is lightweight, which enhances comfort and reduces strain on surrounding bone tissue. This combination of strength and lightness helps the implant endure the daily pressures of chewing without the risk of bending or breaking.
With proper care, titanium implants can last for decades, sometimes even a lifetime, with a success rate of around 98%. Additionally, titanium is hypoallergenic, making it a safe and reliable option for almost everyone.
Mini Dental Implants: Your Tooth Replacement Option in Las Vegas
It is important to note that not all implantes dentales are the same. Traditional implants, for instance, are typically about 5 millimeters in diameter. These implants have several components and require a strong and healthy jawbone for secure placement. When you visit Dr. Chin for an implant consultation, he will first assess your jawbone to ensure it has enough density to support the implant.
If your jawbone is too thin or weak, a injerto óseo might be needed. This step involves adding bone material to strengthen your jaw, which can add time and complexity to the process.
Once your jawbone is ready, Dr. Chin will surgically place the titanium post. This post serves as the foundation for your new tooth, and it needs time to bond with your jawbone, which can take up to six months. After this, he attaches the abutment and connects the implant to the corona, puenteo dentadura.
By contrast, miniimplantes dentales are under 3 millimeters in diameter—nearly half the size of traditional implants. Their smaller size means they often require less jawbone, making them suitable if bone density is lower. In many cases, Dr. Chin places mini implants without needing bone grafting, using a menos invasivo method often completed in a single visit with minimal recovery time.
Book Your Free Consultation and Strengthen Your Smile With Dental Implants
Feel the strength of a smile rooted in confidence, just like a mighty tree standing tall. With Dr. Chin’s expertise in dental implants, you can rebuild the foundation of your smile and keep it flourishing for years to come. Why wait? Plant the seeds for a healthier, more confident you—programe su consulta gratuita today and let your smile take root again!
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