Exceptional standards of safety and care that treat you like an extension of our dental family are the beating heart of our practice, Shane Nelson, DDS, in Overland Park, Kansas. Our dental implant services complement and embody this uncompromising focus on quality care.
Dental implants – designed to function like natural teeth!
If we cannot preserve badly damaged or broken teeth, they must be removed and replaced promptly. Dental implants present the closest thing to natural and healthy teeth for tooth replacement. They are made to mimic the design of intact teeth. Replacement teeth designed to mimic natural teeth offer superior form and function compared to conventional tooth replacement systems. This feature supports patients’ long-term satisfaction with their new teeth.
So, how do we naturally rebuild teeth with implants?
Let’s consider one implant. The dental implant is a cylindrical post that serves as an artificial root for a missing tooth. Once the implant is placed in the jawbone, it integrates with the bone over time. After this integration, the implant functions like a natural tooth root and supports a dental crown, which is the visible part of the tooth. Once the crown is attached to the implant, the entire structure is anchored securely in place, resembling a natural tooth. Other conventional forms of tooth replacement are held in place by surrounding teeth (as with dental bridges) or by natural suction or adhesive products (as with upper or lower removable dentures).
Also, for patients who are missing more than one tooth, Dr. Nelson does not need to replace every tooth with a single implant. Instead, he can maximize the available bone in the mouth by precisely positioning the implant in the jawbone. Each implant is strategically placed in the best possible position. Dr. Nelson uses advanced technologies to plan and map the optimal placement of implants effectively.
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When the implant is positioned with such exacting precision and appropriateness, it supports proper healing and long-term stability. It is also in the best possible position to support the long-term health, structure, function, and aesthetics of the bridge or denture to which it is ultimately connected. So, we may be able to rebuild your upper and lower teeth with a complete, implant-supported denture with as few as eight implants – or four implants per arch (jaw) in select cases.
Additionally, your natural teeth help keep your bone and jaw healthy. When you use them to break down food, the jaw gets stimulation. This stimulation helps to maintain the width and density of the bone. Implant-retained teeth resemble natural teeth and support bone health, preventing serious bone loss. Among those patients who have already lost bony tissue, Dr. Nelson may be able to rebuild bone with another implant-oriented service: grafting. This procedure regenerates tissues in the jaw, providing a solid foundation for implants and the restorations that depend on them for support.
Holding on to aching, damaged teeth? Unhappy about gaps in your smile?
We are here to help! Call Dentistry by Shane Nelson, DDS, at (913) 297-7800 to schedule an appointment. We can discuss options for tooth preservation, removal, and replacement as needed to resolve pain and other symptoms and to transform the aesthetics of your smile.
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