{"id":74,"date":"2017-06-21T12:59:07","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T12:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2017-06-26T16:18:01","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T16:18:01","slug":"the-beauty-of-dental-implants-in-temple-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/the-beauty-of-dental-implants-in-temple-html\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beauty Of Dental Implants In Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WantDid you know that missing teeth can contribute to the appearance of premature aging? Since losing dentitions also means you lose bone tissue, too, this can cause your jaw to decrease in density and make the lower portion of your face look \u201csunken\u201d \u2013 making you look older than you are \u2013 and who wants that? Regardless of your actual age, dental implants in Temple can restore not only the youthful aesthetic of your grin, but also the functionality of your teeth, too. Learn more about the beauty of this restorative option from the trusted team at Fossum Dental Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

Dr. Richard Fossum and Dr. Brooke Elmore, your preferred restorative dentist in Temple, like to define what dental implants are before diving into their benefits. These consist of three parts:<\/p>\n

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  1. Implant Post<\/u> \u2013 The actual implant itself is a biocompatible titanium post that will be placed in your jaw during minor oral surgery. After about 3-6 months, your natural jawbone will fuse with the post through a process called \u201cosseointegration,\u201d making it strong enough to support the other pieces of the artificial tooth.<\/li>\n
  2. Abutment<\/u> \u2013 This is the connecting piece that links the implant post to the portion of the implant that looks and functions just like your original teeth. Although its job is important, this piece will be hidden under your dental crown.<\/li>\n
  3. Dental Crown<\/u> \u2013 This is the part of the implant that resides above the gum line. It\u2019s a tooth-shaped cap that is generally made of porcelain for teeth in the front of the mouth, or a porcelain-metal combination for extra durability when replacing teeth in the back of the mouth. The abutment and crown will be added at the same visit, and you\u2019ll be ready to start showing off your improved grin after this visit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Are The Benefits Of Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

    In addition to looking great and giving you a youthful smile, dental implants have the following advantages:<\/p>\n