Dental implants have been around for decades, but over the last 20 years, this treatment has been nearly perfected, boasting an impressive 98 percent success rate. They’re an incredibly versatile treatment that can replace one tooth or an entire arch, depending on your needs, and they replace the entire structure of those teeth, including the roots of them. With so many benefits to offer, dental implants are a highly recommended treatment from both patients and providers alike. You can learn more about them by reading below.
A dental implant itself is a titanium post that is surgically placed below the gumline to replace the root of a tooth. Once it has naturally fused with your jawbone, we will attach a small, metal connector piece called an abutment to the top of it. This will secure a customized restoration in your mouth without having to alter your surrounding natural teeth. Once in place, your implant-retained restoration can last for decades with the proper maintenance.
There are countless benefits that you can enjoy when you get dental implants, including:
Enhanced bite strength
Jawbone and facial structure preservation
Natural looking and feeling replacement teeth
No need to alter your existing teeth
Long lifespan
Easy to maintain
Help reduce your risk of oral health problems in the future
Versatile treatment that can replace any number of teeth
To find out if you’re a good candidate for dental implants, you’ll need to schedule a consultation with our team at Bell Road Dentistry. We’ll create a customized treatment plan for you and walk you through the process so you know what to expect.
For a single missing tooth, we will place one dental implant below your gumline. This will hold a dental crown in place without having to alter your surrounding teeth to place it, like you would need to with a bridge. The crown will complete your arch and prevent other teeth from drifting out of place to fill the gap.
We can also secure a dental bridge to implants as well, eliminating the need to alter your natural teeth on either side of the gap. Instead, we’ll attach the prosthetic to two dental implants located on either side of the gap in your arch.
If you’re missing an entire row of teeth, we can place a denture with anywhere from four to eight dental implant posts that are strategically placed along your arch. Once the prosthetic is secured, you won’t have to worry about it shifting or moving out of place.
At Bell Road Dentistry, we strive for perfection. We want you to be happy with the results of your treatment and continue to enjoy your prosthetic for decades to come, which is why we partner with the best oral surgeons in our area to complete this procedure. After your consultation, we’ll schedule your surgery with one of the expert surgeons that we refer our implant patients to. Once your procedure is complete, you’ll come back to our office so we can finish restoring your smile.
The price of dental implants varies from patient to patient due to each person’s unique needs. At your initial consultation, we’ll determine how many implants you need to have placed, what type of restoration you will require, and whether you need preparatory procedures. Based on all of these details, we’ll be able to outline a cost for you and talk to you about financing options. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask our team!
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