How Dental Implants Can Improve Your Smile

Dental implants are a new and improved restoration treatment that replaces missing teeth. Specialists at Sullivan & Turner provide patients with implants in Camden County, NJ.

About Teeth

Teeth consist of several layers:

• Enamel, the white protective layer that covers the surface of teeth.
• Dentin, the layer under the enamel
• Pulp, the deepest layer rich with nerves

When bacteria attack teeth, they eat away at any of these three layers. Extreme decay reaches the pulp and if you don't get a root canal, you may lose your tooth. Fortunately, your Camden County, NJ, dentist can replace your missing or extracted tooth with a dental implant.

How do people lose their teeth?

Decay isn't the only reason people lose teeth. Patients may need a dental implant if they've knocked out a tooth or because of a severe fracture.

Dental Implants

Implants are composed of a titanium post, a connector, and a crown. The procedure is simple and requires 3-6 months to complete:

1. Your dentist uses a local anesthetic
2. Next, your dentist removes any remnants of your natural tooth
3. The titanium post is inserted during a minor surgery 
4. The surgical area is then sealed to allow for osseointegration, the fusion of the titanium post with bone
5. After 3-6 months, you'll come back to have a connector placed and a crown on top

Dental implants restore a person's ability to eat, reinforce the jawbone to prevent facial sagging, and improve the overall aesthetic of teeth.

Who is eligible for dental implants?

• Patients need to have a strong immune system
• People need to have a healthy oral regimen
• Avoid smoking
• Have sufficient bone density

Do you need to speak with a dentist?

Treating missing teeth is crucial for your overall health. Your dentists at Sullivan & Turner provide patients with several teeth-replacement solutions but dental implants are the longest lasting. With a 95% success rate, dental implants in Camden County, NJ, are an effective solution. To schedule an appointment, call Sullivan & Turner at (856) 784-3440.