Dental Implants
Are you missing a tooth? Maybe even more than one tooth? Missing teeth can make it difficult to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Dental Implants are the most advanced method of tooth replacement. Dental implants offer strength, durability and a realistic look that can’t be matched using other methods. If you’re looking to replace a missing tooth that will last a lifetime, implants are considered one of the best treatment choices.
What is a Dental Implant?
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Strength
After your implant has healed properly, it will be even stronger than your natural teeth. You won’t need to worry about chewing hard foods or grinding your teeth.
Durability
Dental Implants are incredibly durable and will last a lifetime. According to The American Academy of Implant Dentistry, dental implants have a 97 percent rate of success.
Natural Look & Feel
One of the most important factors of replacing a tooth is the increase of confidence you’ll gain. When you speak or smile, you’ll know that your tooth replacement looks natural.
Are Dental Implants Expensive?
No, not at Pinetop Family Dental! Some dental offices overcharge for dental implants, but we have the best prices around. We are proud to offer a life changing service at an affordable price. To find out the exact price, we’ll need to do a full oral exam to learn what is needed during the procedure. Most major dental insurances cover up to 50% of dental implant treatment. At your consultation appointment we can inform you of what your insurance will cover and what your portion will be.
What can you expect throughout the process?
Consultation
One of our Doctors will complete a full dental exam and review your medical history. After assessing your oral health, we’ll decide if dental implants are the right procedure for you. We’ll then create a specific treatment plan that fits your schedule and needs.
The Procedure
After taking a 3D image of the implant site, one of our Doctors will place the implant in a single visit. In a simple procedure, a post will be mounted into the jaw bone to hold the crown in place. This procedure is safe, predictable and pain free after a thorough review of the health history and the 3D image.
Healing Period
Over the next two to four months, your jawbone will fuse to your implant. This process is known as “osseointegration”. To ensure a healthy recovery, we recommend that you refrain from tobacco use, and that you maintain good oral hygiene.
Abutment Appointment
Once your recovery is complete, you’ll come back to the office so an abutment can be added to the implant. An abutment is a small connector that attaches the implant to your crown. During this appointment digital impressions will be taken to design your permanent crown or bridge to match the size, shape and shade of the existing natural teeth.
Final Restoration
A few days after the abutment has been placed, you’ll return to our office to cement your final crown or bridge. Once the crown has been placed, you’ll be able to enjoy your new and natural looking, fully functional tooth.
Before and After Dental Implants…
