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Stephen T. Carosello, DDS
9500 Mentor Ave. #280
Mentor, OH 44060
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Custom Crafted Dental Implants and Restorations for the Cleveland Area
A missing tooth can not only detract from the beauty of your smile, it can also cause additional dental problems. Because of this, Dr. Stephen T. Carosello has teamed up with esteemed Cleveland area implant dentists to offer dental implant treatments at his dental office in Mentor, Ohio.
- >Why Dental Implants Are Necessary
- >Working with Qualified Implant Dentists
- >Implant Restorations from Dr. Carosello
- >Alternative Treatments for Dental Implants
Why Dental Implants Are Necessary
A missing tooth can erode the functionality of your smile. Not only do missing teeth leave a gap in your smile, but they can also:
- Allow your remaining teeth to shift.
- Contribute to bone loss in your jaw.
- Cause unwanted changes to your facial structure.
To avoid these unwanted consequences and to improve the aesthetics of your smile, you should not wait to replace your missing teeth.
Working with Qualified Implant Dentists
Implant dentistry is a two-step process. First, strong titanium posts are placed directly into the jaw, which will act as replacement tooth roots. Then the posts are covered with dental crowns, which replace a missing tooth.
To improve the overall results of the dental implant process, Dr. Carosello has teamed up with well-respected Cleveland area implant dentists who specialize in the periodontal portion of placing dental implants. If Dr. Carosello determines that your smile will benefit from dental implants, he will refer you to an implant dentist who will place the dental implants (titanium posts) into your jaw.
Once the dental implants have fused with the jaw, Dr. Carosello will place the implant restoration over the post.
Implant Restorations from Dr. Carosello
The process of the dental implants fusing with your jaw can be lengthy. However, Dr. Carosello can fit you with a set of temporary restorations until your dental implants have been fully integrated into your jaw.
Once the implants have fused with the jaw, they will remain permanently in place, making them an ideal option for many patients who wish to regain the control they had with their original teeth.
At this point, Dr. Carosello will remove your temporary restoration and replace it with your permanent dental crown. This crown is a custom crafted, natural looking artificial tooth that will blend with the rest of your smile.
Aside from restoring the freedom and confidence you had with your original teeth, dental implants are also remarkably versatile, with the ability to support a single restoration, a bridge, or even a complete set of dentures. As a result, patients who are fitted with dental implants are able once again to chew, speak, and smile with renewed poise, assurance, and control.
Alternative Treatments for Dental Implants
Cost, jaw bone density, and other factors cause some of our Cleveland area patients to seek alternative treatments to dental implants. Depending on your specific needs, you may be able to replace your missing teeth with dentures or dental bridges.
For many patients, however, dental implants are still a better option than the alternative treatments. Because the posts are integrated into your jaw, dental implants become a fixed part of your mouth. Implants tend to last longer than other solutions. Also, unlike dentures, you do not have to worry about removing the implants each night and affixing them each morning. Dental implants will allow you to have a full set of teeth 24 hours a day.
Contact Our Mentor Implant Dentist for More Information
Dr. Carosello has provided numerous Cleveland area patients with dental implants and restorations. If you are not sure if dental implants are the best solution for you, speak with our skilled Mentor implant dentist today. Dr. Carosello will review your specific needs and will help you find the right solution for your missing teeth.