{"id":80,"date":"2017-06-29T20:22:38","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T20:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2017-10-27T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T14:57:44","slug":"dentist-in-copperas-cove-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/dentist-in-copperas-cove-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants From Your Dentist In Copperas Cove"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalDid you know that people between the ages of 20-64 have an average of 3 missing or decayed teeth? Tooth loss, while remarkably common, can cause people to be self-conscious and create issues with speaking and chewing properly. But luckily, when you work with your dentist in Copperas Cove, you can eliminate all these issues by replacing your missing teeth. In this post, the team at Benchmark Family Dental explains<\/a> how dental implants can restore your smile to its former glory.<\/p>\n

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What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the benefits of dental implants in Copperas Cove, Dr. Patrick O\u2019Malley likes to explain what they are. These consist of three parts:<\/p>\n

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  1. Implant Post<\/u> \u2013 The dental implant itself is the biocompatible titanium post that will be placed in your jaw with routine oral surgery. This will fuse with your jawbone and create the stable foundation for the other two pieces.<\/li>\n
  2. Abutment<\/u> \u2013 Generally made of metal or white zirconia, the abutment is the pieces that connect the implant post to the tooth-shaped cap. You\u2019ll never see the abutment since it resides under your dental crown.<\/li>\n
  3. Dental Crown<\/u> \u2013 This is the part of the implant that looks and functions just like your natural teeth. Made of porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal, this aspect of the replacement tooth will be so life-like, the only person who\u2019ll know you have a prosthesis is you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Is The Process For Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

    The process for dental implants includes the following:<\/p>\n