{"id":523,"date":"2018-11-05T05:08:51","date_gmt":"2018-11-04T23:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=523"},"modified":"2018-11-28T04:32:45","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T22:32:45","slug":"missing-teeth-dental-implants-incredible-versatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/missing-teeth-dental-implants-incredible-versatility\/","title":{"rendered":"Got Missing Teeth? Dental Implants Have Incredible Versatility!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"ATooth loss is hardly a dental issue worth scoffing at. Millions of Americans are missing all of their teeth and millions more are missing at least one tooth. While one tooth may not seem like a lot, it can have devastating consequences in the long-term. Your diet can be significantly affected, your jaw bone will start to shrink, and you\u2019ll likely feel embarrassed to smile or go out to dinner.\r\n\r\nSo what are your options with dental implants<\/a>? How many teeth can implants replace?\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental Implants Can Replace Single Teeth<\/h2>\r\nWhether one of your molars was extracted or you experienced a dental injury that left you with a huge gap in your smile, dental implants are perfect for replacing single teeth. When we talk about implants, we\u2019re specifically referring to the titanium post that integrates with the jaw bone and surrounding gum tissue. Once this has been placed and fully healed, a single porcelain crown is placed on top via an abutment. The abutment acts like a screw and keeps the crown sturdy through daily use.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s worth mentioning that unlike traditional tooth replacement options, dental implants replace the root left behind after the tooth is extracted. By doing this, you\u2019re gaining far more of your previously reduced functions than you would with a simple crown and bridge. With dental implants, you can expect:\r\n