Enjoy Lifelike Function by Pairing New Teeth With Implants
Implants are titanium tooth roots placed in your jaw. They function just like your natural tooth roots. Once in your jaw, they become a part of your body through a process called osseointegration. You won’t even know an implant is there, and it can last your lifetime.
You can trust our practice with this procedure. Dr. Irvine has extensive training in placing implants, having completed numerous continuing education courses. She is Dawson-certified and received additional implant training from through implant seminars taught by expert, Dr. Arun Garg. Plus, we place implants using advanced technology for precise results. 3-D scans and additional equipment help us plan your treatment to give you the best outcome.
The process begins by coming in for a consultation. Your dentist will do an exam and take digital X-rays. She will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. You may need certain procedures to prepare your mouth to support implants. Your dentist may need to extract teeth to move forward. Bone grafting may be needed if you have bone loss in your jaw.
Your dental implant options include:
- Implant Crown – An implant combined with a dental crown replaces a single missing tooth. It functions like a natural tooth, so you can floss, brush, and eat normally.
- Implant Bridge – Replace several teeth in a row with an implant bridge. Instead of having to prepare healthy teeth to support a bridge, you can get your bridge anchored to implants. Your jaw will stay strong, unlike with a traditional bridge.
- Implant Dentures – Your dentures can remain securely in place with implants. You won’t have to use adhesive to keep your teeth secure. You can eat more of the foods you love without limitation or difficulty.
- All-on-4 Dental Implants – You can use fewer implants to secure full arches of teeth. An All-on-4 takes less time and uses fewer materials to perform the procedure. So you heal quicker and spend less money on treatment. Your dentist may refer you to an outside specialist for the placement part of the procedure.
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What to Expect During Your Implant Procedure
Understanding what’s involved in your implant treatment will help you feel at ease. Here is what happens:
- Your dentist will use advanced technology to plan your implant placement. We’ll take digital X-rays and scans to ensure placement is correct.
- Depending on the extent of bone loss in your jaw, you may need a bone graft or a ridge augmentation in preparation. These procedures prepare your jaw for implants.
- If those are necessary, after a time of healing, your dentist will place the implant(s) in your jaw.
- Once your jaw has a chance to integrate the implant(s), you’ll return for your restoration. Before you know it, you’ll have a fully functional set of teeth!