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?
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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
Dental implants are placed through a specialized multi-step process that takes several months to complete, but these amazing restorative devices can deliver a wide range of incredible benefits that make them well worth the effort. When we see you at our office for your consultation, we’ll be happy to design and walk you through a detailed treatment plan that includes a timeframe for your entire procedure. Until then, here’s a quick guide to the 4-step dental implant placement process from the friendly team at Dental Associates of Delaware.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
The first step of your dental implant journey is a consultation at our Delaware office where we’ll assess your oral health and jawbone density to determine if you’re a good candidate for implants. Some patients may require preliminary restorative procedures beforehand such as gum disease treatment, and we’ll be happy to perform this at our office. If you require bone grafts to reinforce your jawbones, we’ll be happy to refer you to a trusted specialist. When you are ready, we’ll gladly schedule you for implant surgery.
Dental Implant Surgery
The dental implant placement process always begins with the patient receiving an appropriate anesthetic to ensure their comfort, and we also offer sedation options for those who need a little extra help remaining still and calm. During the procedure, one or more dental implant posts are precisely placed into the jawbone at carefully planned angles and locations. After an implant is placed, it will need several months to fuse with the jawbone tissue through the natural process of osseointegration, creating a strong foundation allows your future restoration to look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment
After your implants have fused with your jawbone tissue, you’ll return to our office so we can attach abutment pieces to them through a minor surgical procedure. These devices will allow your restoration to be attached to your implant, and you’ll need several weeks to heal before you can receive your denture, bridge, or crown. During this appointment, we will also measure your bite alignment and remaining teeth so your restoration can be crafted to fit your mouth comfortably.
Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s)
After you have recovered from the placement of your abutment pieces, you’ll be ready to receive your final restoration. Dental implants can restore any number of missing teeth, and your custom-made restoration should look, feel, and function like your original pearly whites. Your dental implants will allow your new teeth to exert maximum chewing power while preserving the health of the jawbone, and, 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, starting with the fact that they can replace any number of missing teeth. They also come with several other advantages, including:
Day-to-Day Benefits
Addressing tooth loss with dental implants can:
Boost Your Self-Esteem – Like many other patients, the gaps in your smile may have left you feeling less than your best. With dental implants, we can fill the open spaces, giving you a complete and confident smile in the process.
Restore Your Bite Strength – Tooth loss often leaves patients with one choice: to eat the same soft, bland foods on repeat. Since dental implants are secured to your jawbone and topped with durable restorations, they can restore the majority of your original bite force.
Improve Your Speaking Patterns – The gaps left behind by tooth loss can make it difficult to enunciate clearly. Fortunately, we can fill the open spaces with an implant bridge or partial denture, which will restore your normal speaking patterns.
Health Benefits
Choosing dental implants in Delaware can also have a positive impact on your oral and overall health because:
They Allow You to Eat Nutrient-Dense Meals – Simply put, it’s difficult to get all of the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that you need on a soft foods diet. Dental implants restore the strength of your bite and, in the process, allow you to eat varied, well-balanced meals again.
They Help Preserve Your Jawbone – Dental implants are the only form of tooth replacement that is anchored to your jawbone. This not only provides unmatched stability, but it also prevents further bone loss in the jaw.
They Prevent Dental Drift – If you haven’t heard of dental drift before, it’s when the teeth surrounding the gap begin to move. This can lead to several issues, including chronic jaw pain. That’s why it’s so important to explore your treatment options, like dental implants!
Long-Term Benefits
Lastly, rebuilding your smile with dental implants is worth the investment of your valuable time and money because:
They Preserve Your Youthful Appearance – Oftentimes, patients who are struggling with tooth loss look older than they actually are. Dental implants fill the gaps in your smile and preserve your jawbone, which helps to maintain your youthful appearance.
They Are Easy to Maintain – In short, you don’t need a long list of products to keep your dental implants in pristine condition. Just use the same best practices that you use for your natural teeth, like brushing twice a day and rinsing with mouthwash daily.
They Can Last for 30+ Years – With the right care, dental implants can last for several decades. Conversely, dental bridges and dentures usually last for 5-15 years.
Does it sound like dental implants are the ideal solution for you? If so, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to schedule a consultation!
