
Benefits of Dental Implants
- No removable appliances
- Non-invasive to your adjacent teeth
- Function like natural teeth
- Blend in with your smile
- Designed to last for life
- Ideal for single or multiple teeth
- Best return on investment
Candidates for Dental Implants
Ideally, the best candidates for dental veneers will be someone who doesn’t smoke, is generally healthy (no serious underlying medical issues), and has enough bone to support the implant. If there is active periodontal disease, the infection will need to be treated before an implant can be installed. Please be sure to provide us with a list of any medications or supplements that you’re currently taking. To determine if you are a candidate, we will need to take an X-ray of the area to assess your bone quality. A visual gum exam is also important. All implant candidates should be over the age of 18, as younger individual’s mouths are still developing.Types of Dental Implant Restorations
Implants are the “root” portion of your new tooth. You’ll also want to pair them with a restoration for the final results. The type of implant restoration you choose will depend on how many teeth are missing and implants are being used.Implant Crowns
Traditional implant treatment is preferred for single missing teeth. In these cases, we recommend fitting a ceramic crown over the implant, allowing it to blend in with your overall smile.Implant Bridges
Two implants support a 3-4 tooth dental bridge, replacing several teeth at once. The bridge is made of ceramic for optimal aesthetics and durability.Full-Arch Designs
If you need to replace all of your upper or lower teeth at once, we may be able to use as few as four dental implants total. Each case is unique. Some individuals prefer a fixed, hybrid (extended bridge) design like popular “All-on-4” implants, while others want an implant stabilized overdenture.The Dental Implant Treatment Process
The dental implant experience is one that requires detailed planning. Nothing should be rushed. From your initial exam and deciding exactly where the implants should be installed, to providing 3-6 months for the implant to integrate with your bone, you can plan to work closely with us over the course of several visits. Careful and accurate planning is crucial to making your implant investment a success!