{"id":112,"date":"2018-11-27T19:31:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T19:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2018-12-27T19:32:27","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T19:32:27","slug":"dental-implants-only-part-of-the-journey-to-a-restored-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/27\/dental-implants-only-part-of-the-journey-to-a-restored-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants: Only Part of the Journey to a Restored Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_198011173-2-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_198011173-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_198011173-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_198011173-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental\nimplants in Fox Chapel<\/a> are a remarkable treatment. They can turn back the\nclock on tooth loss, restoring full dental function and enabling you to smile\nand eat with confidence. However, correcting severe oral health problems may\nrequire more than a dental implants procedure. You may need other dental work\nas well. Here is a look at some of the procedures that your dentist could\ninclude as part of your overall smile reconstruction plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preliminary Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone is eligible to receive dental implants right\naway. In fact, some patients require extensive preliminary work before they\u2019re\nable to undergo the implant placement surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>bone\ngraft <\/strong>adds strength and volume to a jawbone that may have become thin and\nweak following tooth loss. This procedure helps to ensure that implants have\nthe support base they need to stand the test of time.<\/li><li><strong>Periodontal\ntreatments, <\/strong>such as gum disease therapy, reduce the risk of infection\naround the implants.<\/li><li><strong>Extractions\n<\/strong>are sometimes necessary when a patient\u2019s remaining natural teeth are decayed\nor would somehow interfere with a smooth and successful implant procedure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correcting Orofacial Structural Defects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, problem with the TMJs (the joints that connect\nthe lower jaw to the rest of the skull) result in stressed facial muscles. TMJ\nproblems can also be related to bruxism (teeth grinding) and a misaligned bite.\nSurgery, orthodontic treatment, or stress relief therapy can help to relax\noverworked muscles and bring the orofacial structures into proper alignment.\nWhen that is accomplished, there is a greater chance that dental implants will\nthrive in a patient\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cosmetic Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, teeth look bad but there are no real grounds for\nextracting them. If you have a few pearly whites like that, you may benefit\nfrom cosmetic treatments that will help the rest of your smile complement the\nnatural beauty of your implant restorations. For example, porcelain veneers can\nreshape broken teeth and disguise discoloration. A crown can also enhance a\ntooth\u2019s appearance while strengthening it and restoring its full function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Path to a New Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Generic_11-08-18-1-1-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"patient's full-mouth reconstruction\" class=\"wp-image-115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Generic_11-08-18-1-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Generic_11-08-18-1-1-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Generic_11-08-18-1-1-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Generic_11-08-18-1-1.jpg 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit us as your dentist in Fox Chapel for your\nconsultation, we\u2019ll analyze the problems that plague your oral health and\ndesign a treatment plan that is tailored to your unique needs. Take a look at\nthe picture on the right to see how we helped one patient achieve a more\nfunctional, beautiful smile. He needed grafting, implants, crowns, and veneers\nto be free of his dental problems. When we finished his course of treatment, he\nremarked, \u201cMy bite and teeth have NEVER felt this natural in [my] entire\nlifetime!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to discover your mouth\u2019s true potential? The\nteam at Voller Dentistry is eager to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ray Voller has been practicing dentistry for nearly 40\nyears. He approaches each full-mouth reconstruction case with empathy and\nexpertise, and he offers a broad range of services that aim to restore full dental\nfunction and achieve pleasing aesthetics. To learn how he may be able to help\nyou, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/contact.html\">contact one of our\noffices.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants in Fox Chapel are a remarkable treatment. They can turn back the clock on tooth loss, restoring full dental function and enabling you to smile and eat with confidence. However, correcting severe oral health problems may require more than a dental implants procedure. You may need other dental work as well. 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