Replacing Missing Teeth? Discover the Versatility of Dental Implants

If you’re tired of living with missing teeth or unhappy with traditional dentures, you could be a candidate for implants. Dental implants offer a natural appearance, stability, longevity, and many other aspects of natural teeth to have you smile with confidence. You can obtain quality dental implant services at Eastland Dental Center in Bloomington.

What’s the Attraction?

Dental implants are unique because they replace your tooth and tooth root, which other restorative dental treatments can’t do. That’s one of the main attractions of implant surgery.

Implants have three parts: a titanium post, an abutment, and a dental crown. The post is surgically implanted into your jaw, where it gradually integrates with your bone system and becomes your new tooth root. It will also be the foundation of your new tooth. Once the post is healed, Drs. Mike and Marisa Milligan will attach the abutment and crown, serving as your new tooth.

Unlike traditional dentures and bridges, which can be removed, implants are permanent replacement teeth. The titanium post keeps your new teeth firmly in place when in use. In addition to providing stability for your replacement teeth, implants:

• Fill the gaps of missing teeth to restore your smile
• Restore your ability to chew so you can enjoy all kinds of foods
• Eliminate problems with your speech
• Preserve your jawbone to support your jaw and facial features
• Are easy to care for, as they only require brushing, flossing, and routine dental cleaning to maintain their esthetic appeal
• Can last a lifetime, making them a cost-effective treatment over the long run

The Versatility of Implants

Implants can be used in several ways to replace missing teeth, making them a versatile treatment. After a thorough evaluation of your teeth (if you have remaining teeth), gums, jawbone, and mouth, Drs. Mike and Marisa Milligan can recommend the best treatment.

• Single Tooth Replacement – Individual implants can be used to replace individual teeth that have been lost due to decay, trauma, or gum disease. The implant is placed in the gap left by the lost tooth, where it will bond with the bone structure in that area and eventually support your new tooth
• Multiple Tooth Replacement – If you’re missing several teeth in a row, Drs. Mike and Marisa Milligan may recommend an implant-supported bridge. Your replacement teeth will be permanently attached to the implants for strength and stability

• Full Arch or Complete Tooth Replacement – To replace a full arch or all of your teeth, we offer all-on-4 implant-supported dentures to complete your smile and restore your oral health. Unlike traditional removable dentures, implant-supported dentures are held firmly in place by implants placed strategically in your jaw to bear the brunt of biting, chewing, and grinding your food

The best way to get dental implants in Bloomington is to contact Drs. Mike and Marisa Milligan from Eastland Dental Center at (309) 663-4711 to schedule a consultation for implant treatment. We’re here to meet all your restorative dental needs.