Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a dental implant? There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant placement in one procedure, which we’ll discuss in this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ.
1. You retain healthy bone
As soon as a tooth is taken out, the bone begins to recede. A dental implant is the only tooth replacement procedure that prevents or (greatly reduces) bone deterioration. A bridge doesn’t prevent it. Dentures don’t prevent it. The post that is inserted into your jawbone makes all the difference. It quickly meshes with your existing bone. This is called osseointegration.
2. You have the natural tooth as a model for the crown
There is nothing like the real thing when taking an impression for a crown. If the tooth you are extracting is broken or misshapen, we will fix all those issues with your new crown. But we’ll start with an impression or 3-D model of the original. This helps the lab techs create a perfect restoration.
3. One surgery vs. two
One incision. One healing period. One dental appointment. Need we say more?
Not everyone is a candidate for immediate placement. But if you are planning to get a dental implant after you have a tooth extracted, follow your implant dentist’s counsel about the timing. It may make sense to do both procedures together.
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ we have placed dental implants in people from Stafford Township, Manchester Township, and Jackson, who also come to us for complete general dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment today!
Contact Rotem Dental Care:
732-228-4028
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
355 Lakehurst Rd
Toms River, New Jersey
08755
