{"id":399,"date":"2018-03-01T19:14:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T19:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=399"},"modified":"2018-04-29T19:15:40","modified_gmt":"2018-04-29T19:15:40","slug":"dental-implants-houston-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Questions about Dental Implants in Houston: Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_1186998-300x222.jpeg\" alt=\"businessman smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_1186998-300x222.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_1186998-768x567.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_1186998.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental implants in Houston provide unparalleled stability and security after tooth loss. As they grow in popularity, more people are coming to us with questions about dental implants &#8212; from the very basics all the way to the nitty gritty details. To help unwrap the mystery surrounding this method of tooth replacement, we\u2019re doing a five-part series on what you need to know about dental implants. Keep reading for part one, when we answer what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/affordable-dental-implants-houston.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> really <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are.<\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Implants Are Replacement Roots<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common misconception when people think about what dental implants are is that they are the actual replacement tooth. Not so! Rather, the dental implant is actually a replacement for your missing tooth\u2019s root. It is surgically implanted directly beneath the gum line, in the area where the root structure was. Once it is here, the titanium material (which dental implants are made out of) promotes the growth of bone tissue. It gradually fuses with the jaw over the period of four to six months. After this fusion is complete, the dental implants are exposed once more and the replacement tooth\/teeth can be placed on top. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traditional dental implant, therefore, is made of three parts:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The titanium dental implant post, which provides a sturdy foundation for the prosthetic tooth. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A connecting abutment, which joins the two implant post and the replacement tooth\/teeth securely together. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prosthetic crown, bridge, or denture which is connected to the dental implant post. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tooth replacement option that is right for your smile depends on how many teeth you are missing. A single implant and crown can fill the gap left by one lost tooth, while several teeth can be replaced with a bridge. A complete implant-retained denture can replace an entire arch of teeth. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an alternative to traditional dental implants, there are other types of implants that do not require a connecting abutment. All-on-4 is a dental implant method for patients who have lost an entire arch of teeth, and it uses longer implants that already have a connector at the top. In this way, the dental implants can be restored with a complete denture on the very same day, without having to wait for the posts to fuse with the jawbone first. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Learn More about Dental Implants in Houston<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned for our next post on what you should know about dental implants, in which we answer what makes a good candidate for this tooth replacement. In short, it takes good oral and overall health to safely undergo the procedure. If you have further questions about dental implants or if you would like to find out whether or not this method of tooth replacement is right for your smile, we invite you to get started by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contacting our Houston office today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Because you deserve all the benefits of a complete, beautiful smile. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Piney Point Dental Implant Center<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at Piney Point Dental Implant Center offers comprehensive implant dentistry services with an extra helping of care and expertise. To learn more about Houston dental implants, including whether or not they are right for your smile, we invite you to contact the office at <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">713-783-5560<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dental implants in Houston provide unparalleled stability and security after tooth loss. As they grow in popularity, more people are coming to us with questions about dental implants &#8212; from the very basics all the way to the nitty gritty details. To help unwrap the mystery surrounding this method of tooth replacement, we\u2019re doing a five-part series on what you need to know about dental implants. Keep reading for part one, when we answer what dental implants really are. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-10\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Basic Questions about Dental Implants in Houston: Part I<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you don\u2019t know what dental implants in Houston are, it\u2019s time for you to find out. 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