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Dental implants are metal posts surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums to provide stable support for artificial teeth. Some people who have lost bone in their jaw can still get implants, but first, the bone must be augmented with a bone graft. Dentures and bridges mounted to dental implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth, making you feel more comfortable and confident about eating and speaking. After receiving implants, regular follow-up visits are essential.

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What To Expect

Comprehensive Consultation

During your initial visit, our team will assess your oral health, discuss your goals, and create a personalized treatment plan. We'll use dental imaging to ensure your jawbone can support the implants and address any medical conditions or concerns you may have.

Precise Implant Placement

The implant procedure involves surgically inserting a titanium post into your jawbone, serving as a sturdy foundation for your new tooth. This phase includes healing time for the post to fuse with your jawbone, ensuring a stable and lasting result.

Customized Restoration

Once the implant has integrated with your jawbone, we'll place a custom-made porcelain crown that matches your natural teeth. This final step restores the appearance and function of your smile, giving you confidence in your daily activities.

Implant Care and Maintenance

For the best long-term outcome, it is important to have a healthy oral environment and reduced stress on the implant.  As with any teeth, grinding habits, poor oral hygiene, and malocclusion (uneven bite) can cause loosening of the implant.

We recommend:

  1. Diligent home oral hygiene care
  2. Regular professional dental cleanings with our hygienists every 6 months, or more.
  3. Periodic examinations with Dentist to check occlusion stability and overall oral health with dentist, typically every 6 months along with cleaning appointment.
  4. Checkup x-rays yearly to monitor implant and bone health.
  5. A nighttime occlusal guard (aka. night guard, bite guard, bite splint) is recommended to prevent grinding or clenching which could potentially damage your implants over time.
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At Always There Dental Care, we understand the importance of a healthy, confident smile. Our dental implant services offer a permanent solution for replacing damaged or missing teeth, providing you with the stability, functionality, and aesthetics you deserve. Learn more about how dental implants can transform your oral health and overall quality of life.

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are metal posts surgically placed into your jawbone, acting as sturdy anchors for artificial teeth. This innovative solution mimics the natural function and appearance of real teeth, ensuring your new smile is both beautiful and functional.

Why Choose Dental Implants?

  • Restored Functionality: Improve your speech, chewing, and bite alignment with dental implants that work just like natural teeth.
  • Improved Appearance: Achieve a flawless smile with customized porcelain crowns that blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.
  • Long-Lasting Results: With a 98% success rate, dental implants are designed to last a lifetime with proper dental hygiene.

Implant Treatment Process:

Consultation and Diagnostic Evaluation

  • Xrays, CT scan and notes are gathered during the consultation

Treatment Planning

  • After the doctor reviews the information, we will present procedures and timelines associated with your specific case

Surgical Phase

  • Different surgical procedures may include extraction, bone grafting, initial implant placement or implant replacement

Healing Phase

  • During this time, you will have a few short visits to our office to ensure you are healing properly
  • The implants are bonding with the jawbone for up to 6 months following the surgery

Restorative Phase

Once the Dentist determines you have sufficiently healed, an impression will be taken of the site to begin fabrication of the implant crown and abutment at an offsite dental laboratory.  We will deliver your permanent implant crown about 4-6 weeks later.

Benefits of Dental Implants

  • Natural Look and Feel: Implants look, feel, and function like your natural teeth.
  • Permanent Solution: Unlike dentures and bridges, implants offer a stable and permanent replacement.
  • Enhanced Oral Health: Prevent bone loss, maintain jaw structure, and preserve surrounding teeth.
  • Boosted Confidence: Enjoy eating, speaking, and smiling with confidence, knowing your implants won’t slip or shift.

Early Implant Placement: The Key to Success

Acting promptly to replace missing teeth is essential for:

  • Preserving Natural Tooth Alignment: Prevent shifting and misalignment.
  • Preventing Bone Loss: Maintain your jawbone's strength and structure.
  • Optimal Aesthetics and Function: Ensure your implants integrate seamlessly for a natural look.
  • Enhanced Oral Hygiene: Close gaps that can trap debris and bacteria.

Is Your Jawbone Ready for Dental Implants?

Ensuring your jawbone can support dental implants is crucial for their success. If you have concerns about bone volume, we offer solutions such as:

  • Bone Grafting: Enhance your jawbone's strength.
  • Mini Implants, All-on-4, All-on-6, and Zygomatic Implants: Tailored solutions for various levels of bone loss.

Ready to Transform Your Smile?

At Always There Dental Care, we are committed to providing you with the best dental implant solutions. Our skilled team ensures a comfortable and successful treatment process, tailored to your unique needs.

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Discover how dental implants can benefit you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a confident, beautiful smile.

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Implants

FAQs

Alternatives to Dental Implants?

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1. Partial and full dentures- Partial and full dentures can be used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. Partial dentures have metal clasps that snap on to the adjacent teeth.  Dentures are used when all teeth (upper, lower or both) have been lost. All types of dentures are always removable.

2. Bridge- A bridge helps fill the gap in the mouth where a tooth is missing.  The teeth adjacent to this space are filed down to accommodate crowns. A false tooth is attached to these two new crowns, and “bridges” the gap.

What are dental implants?

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A dental implant is a treatment for patients with missing teeth. It works as a root for replacement teeth. The implant body is made from titanium that “fuses” with the bone. The implant is considered a long-term replacement. The replacement teeth are connected to the implant so they are anchored in place. They are as close to natural teeth as you can get; they look, feel and perform similarly to your natural teeth.

Why are dental implants the best solution to replace missing teeth?

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Bone grows and bonds to the implant surface and acts like a natural tooth.

Implant supported restorations look and feel natural, there is no visible difference.

Implants transmit chewing forces to the jawbone, which helps maintain and preserve bone and facial structure.  If tooth roots are missing, these forces cease, and the bone may slowly recede and cause shifting teeth and facial shape changes.