Dental Implants in Delaware
A Superior Solution That Sets Your Smile Up for Life
Tooth loss affects everyone differently, but the fact of the matter is, everyone still needs a full set of healthy teeth to live their best and happiest life. This is precisely what dental implants offer for people dealing with missing teeth. By restoring the entire structure of your lost teeth, you’ll get to enjoy a fully functional and beautiful smile for decades. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation to get started, feel free to contact us at Dental Associates of Delaware.
Why Choose Dental Associates of Delaware for Dental Implants?
- Six Convenient Office Locations Across Delaware
- Dental Implant Completed In-House in Some Offices
- Over 3,000 5-Star Google Reviews
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants refer to small posts that can be surgically placed directly into a patient’s jawbone, where they take the place of the root of a missing tooth. They’re made from biocompatible materials like titanium so that they can safely fuse with your bone tissue, forming a sturdy and permanent bond that mimics nature. From there, a custom-made dental restoration can be placed on top of the implants that looks and feels like your original teeth, and since the underlying posts provide support, these new teeth don’t move or shift around at all.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – The first step of your dental implant journey is the consultation, where we’ll assess your oral health and jawbone density to determine if you’re a good candidate for implants. Some patients require preliminary treatments beforehand, like a bone graft or gum disease treatment.
- Dental Implant Surgery – During the procedure, one or more dental implant posts are precisely placed into the jawbone at carefully planned angles and locations. This strong foundation allows your future restoration to look, feel, and function like a natural tooth..
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Every patient's treatment plan is unique. While many patients require a healing period of several months to allow the implant posts to fuse with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, others may be candidates for same-day dental implants. Once the implants are ready, abutments are attached to each implant to securely connect the final replacement teeth.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – Since dental implants can restore any number of missing teeth, your custom-made restoration should look, feel, and function like your original teeth, and it’ll receive support from the underlying implant posts. Once the restoration has been attached, you’re ready to enjoy your new smile!
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer some unique benefits that are truly life-changing, including:
- They are the only form of tooth replacement that prevents further bone loss in the jaw due to missing teeth.
- The implant posts can be used to support any number of replacement teeth, no matter where they’re located.
- They restore a majority of your original bite force, meaning you can eat virtually all foods with ease.
- With the right care, they’re capable of lasting for multiple decades or even longer.