If you’ve lost a tooth, it can impact your mouth in several different ways. At first, you might only suffer from the decreased ability to chew food. If the tooth was visible in your smile, it can also alter your appearance and hamper your self-confidence. Some people will also experience alterations in the clarity of their speech with a noticeable slur when making certain sounds.
As time goes on, the loss of the dental structure in that area might cause the neighboring teeth to respond. This can create progressive alignment issues and increase your chances of suffering dental attrition or dental fractures on the corresponding teeth in your smile.
One of the most effective methods for restoring the presence, function, and structure of the missing tooth is to have a dental implant installed.
This is often a two-part restoration process that involves a titanium dental abutment being inserted into the underlying bone structure. The natural process of osseointegration will then gradually fuse the titanium with the surrounding bone tissues. In time, this will replicate the strength and integrity you appreciated in the natural tooth.
Once the abutment has attained total fusion, Dr. Farshad Farhoumand can start the process of fitting you for a standard dental crown. Typical materials for this restoration include porcelain, gold, or another metallic alloy.
If you live in Tysons, Virginia, and you have lost a tooth, you should call (703) 821-0085 to set up a dental implant consultation at Dent-Plant: Dental Implant Center.