A lost tooth can haunt your smile for years, causing not only an immediate, unattractive gap in your smile but also other dental issues like shifting teeth and bone atrophy. Traditional tooth replacement options can require extra steps in your daily dental routine. However, dental implants can replace your missing tooth and act as a natural looking and permanent replacement option, helping you avoid the nasty side effects of a missing tooth. Find out more about dental implants with Dr. Anthony Vitale and Dr. Jin Yoo at Personal Choice Dental with two locations in Old Bridge, NJ.

What can a dental implant do for me? 
A dental implant is a versatile procedure, providing different results in different situations. In cases of a single missing tooth, one implant can replace one tooth. Sometimes, a patient has several missing teeth in a row. Two implants on either side of a dental bridge can replace all these teeth at once. If a patient has an entire arch of missing teeth, an implant-supported denture, using four or more implants throughout the arch to stay in place, replaces the teeth. Dental implants can also work together with other dental procedures to overhaul your smile.

Am I a good candidate for dental implants? 
While dental implants can potentially help anyone with a missing tooth, not everyone is a good candidate. The best candidates are in good dental and general health. They should also have an adequate amount of bone volume left in the areas of their missing teeth. Some patients with severe bone atrophy may require a bone graft prior to their implant to rebuild the bone in that area. Ideally, an implant candidate is also free of teeth decay and gum disease and does not require treatment for these conditions.

Dental Implants in Old Bridge, NJ 
For more information on dental implants, please contact Dr. Anthony Vitale and Dr. Jin Yoo at Personal Choice Dental with two locations in Old Bridge, NJ. Call (732) 727-1211 to schedule an appointment at Old Bridge location!