Are you dealing with the challenges of missing teeth? Dental implants offer a lasting, natural-looking solution that can help you regain a confident smile and improve your quality of life.
Our team is here to help bring joy back into your smile. We provide guidance and answers, help you explore options, and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.
If you are interested in learning more about dental implants, please contact our office today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants have quickly become the preferred choice for tooth replacement, thanks to their unique advantages. With implants, you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence, knowing your new teeth feel natural and secure.
Dental implants offer a range of benefits that go beyond just restoring a smile. Designed to have a natural look and feel, they blend in seamlessly with your existing teeth, allowing you to speak and laugh without worry. With proper care, they offer long-term durability, often lasting a lifetime, which makes them a worthwhile investment.
Their simple care routine is another advantage, as you can maintain them just like your natural teeth with regular brushing and flossing. A crucial benefit is their ability to preserve bone and facial structure, as they help prevent the bone loss that can occur after losing a tooth. Ultimately, this leads to a significant boost in self-esteem, giving you the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods and interact confidently, knowing your smile is secure and looks great.
How Do Implants Compare?
- Dentures: Removable, less stable, and must be cleaned daily. Dentures may slip and can contribute to bone loss over time.
- Bridges: Fixed and more stable than dentures, but require the alteration of adjacent healthy teeth for support, which may risk their long-term strength.
- Implants: Standalone solutions that protect surrounding teeth, maintain bone health, and offer reliable stability and comfort.
Types of Dental Implants
We offer a variety of implant solutions to fit a range of needs, each designed to provide a strong and lasting foundation for your new teeth. Endosteal implants are the most common type and are placed directly into the jawbone. These are an ideal choice for patients who have sufficient bone density to support the implant. For individuals with less jawbone, we may recommend subperiosteal implants, which are placed under the gum but on top of the jawbone. We’ll discuss which option is best suited for your specific situation.
We also use different materials for the implants themselves. Titanium is the most widely used material due to its exceptional biocompatibility, strength, and proven long-term success. It integrates seamlessly with the bone, creating a reliable anchor. Alternatively, we offer zirconia, a ceramic material that’s a great option for those who prefer a metal-free solution. Zirconia is valued for its natural, tooth-like appearance, making it an excellent choice for implants in visible areas of the mouth.
What to Expect: The Dental Implant Journey
We believe in transparency, so you’ll always know what to expect. The process begins with a consultation and planning session where we conduct a thorough assessment, take X-rays, discuss your goals, and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and budget.
On the day of your procedure, your comfort is our priority, and we’ll provide local anesthesia or sedation as needed. Using advanced techniques, we perform the comfortable placement of your implant to ensure accuracy and promote healing. Following this, a crucial period of healing and integration takes place over about four to six months as your implant fuses naturally with your jawbone, forming a solid foundation for your new tooth.
Finally, a custom-designed crown is attached during the crown placement phase, fully restoring both the appearance and function of your smile. While most cases follow this process, some may require additional procedures like bone grafting to strengthen the jawbone or sinus augmentation for implants in the upper jaw where space is limited. In select situations, we may be able to offer immediate or same-day implants, and we’ll let you know if you are a candidate for this option.
How to Care for Your Implants
- Short Term: Follow all post-op instructions, including taking any prescribed medicine and eating soft foods at first.
- Long Term: Brush and floss as you would with natural teeth. Avoid habits that could harm your teeth, and keep up with regular dental checkups and cleanings.
Are There Risks to Dental Implants?
Dental implants have a high success rate, but, like any procedure, there are some risks:
- Infection at the implant site (rare with proper care)
- Temporary bleeding or swelling
- Numbness if a nerve is disturbed (rare)
- Rare healing complications
We take every precaution to minimize risk and will discuss all aspects of your care during your visit.
Quality dental care is an investment in your overall well-being. We offer various payment and financing options to help fit a range of budgets. Our team will work with you to maximize any insurance benefits and clearly explain all costs up front, so there are no surprises.
