Drs. Kevin Kellerman and Caroline Connolly of Glen Carbon, Illinois, are dental professionals serving individuals at Kellerman Dental and offering a wide selection of dental services. This includes restorative care that focuses on replacing damaged or missing teeth within the smile. Patients considering tooth loss solutions such as affordable dental implants often have many questions to ask their dentist. If you are looking for a provider “near me” in the Glen Carbon, Illinois, area that offers implant placement and restoration, we welcome you to talk to our dentists about whether or not this treatment will help you with your smile needs!

Understanding how dental implants restore the smile

With dental implants, patients have a long-lasting and permanent way of replacing teeth missing due to manual tooth removal, periodontal disease, tooth decay, or trauma to the mouth. This innovative treatment method has become increasingly popular for its ability to restore functionality and aesthetics to a patient’s smile.

Our dental implants are used to replace one or more teeth. Our single-tooth dental implants are designed to recreate the structure of a natural tooth, comprising a titanium post that serves as the root, an abutment piece that connects the post to the false tooth, and a high-quality dental crown that is custom-made to match the color and size. 

Alternatively, the implant abutment can be covered with a bridge or overdenture to replace several teeth in a row or the entire dental arch when needed. Overdentures held in place with dental implants provide a more stable and stronger solution than traditional full dentures held with natural suction or denture adhesives.

What are some other benefits of dental implants?

In addition to their very natural appearance, dental implants offer stability and durability unmatched by other tooth replacement options. Unlike dentures or dental bridges, which may need to be replaced at least every ten years, our high-quality dental implants can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. This means that patients no longer have to worry about constantly replacing their missing teeth, saving them both precious time and hard-earned money in the long run.

Another reason patients love dental implants is they also preserve the jawbone and prevent bone loss, which is commonly seen in patients with missing teeth. When a tooth is lost, the root of the tooth no longer stimulates the jawbone, causing it to deteriorate over time in what is known as dental resorption. Dental implants function like an artificial tooth root, allowing the jawbone to maintain the bone structure. In addition to avoiding dental resorption, this also avoids the sunken appearance in the mouth, chin, and jaw areas often seen in long-term denture wearers.

Are you ready to learn more about affordable dental implants “near me” with our team?

If so, call (618) 228-3100 to request a visit to our office, conveniently located in Glen Carbon, IL, at 16 Junction Drive West, Suite #101.

Drs. Kevin Kellerman and Caroline Connolly are excited to meet you and talk to you about the many ways our team can help you with our comprehensive dental care!

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