At Total Care Dental, our local dentists take extra care to ensure the best results when installing dental implants. If you have a missing or broken tooth, implants are the best option for a permanent replacement. Visit us for all your restorative dentistry needs.
Restorative Dentistry Saves Smiles with Realistic Dental Implants
Dental implants are the best modern-day solution for missing teeth. Small, cylindrical titanium fixtures replace missing tooth roots and provide a stable base for replacement teeth. Replacement teeth feel, function and look like natural teeth. Backed by 50+ years of practical clinical research, dental implants are the most reliable and long-lasting tooth replacement option, boasting a 95% success rate.
There are two types of ADA-approved dental implants:
1. Endosteal implants - These metal bases are surgically implanted directly into the jaw bone. Once the surrounding gum tissue has healed, a second surgery connects a post to the original implant. Finally, artificial teeth are attached to the post.
2. Subperiosteal implants - These consist of a metal frame fitted into the jawbone just below the gum tissue. As the gums heal, the frame becomes fixed in the jawbone. Posts attached to the frame protrude through the gums. Artificial teeth are then mounted to the posts.
Single, Multiple & Full Mouth Teeth Implants
We want you to have your best smile no matter how many teeth we have to replace, so we offer single-tooth, multiple-teeth and full-mouth implants.
Single-tooth implants place one dental implant to replace a single missing tooth for the feel and function of a natural tooth.
Multiple-teeth implants are customizable based on the number of missing teeth and their location. They are often used in strategic positions to support individual crowns or a bridge.
Full-mouth implants are designed for patients missing all or most of their teeth in either the upper or lower jaw to restore full chewing function and appearance
Cost of Dental Implants
The cost of dental implants falls between $3,500 and $6,000 per implant. Additional costs may arise from the choice of materials, the complexity of the case or any unforeseen complications.
Dental implants require regular oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing and routine dental check-ups, similar to natural teeth. With proper care, dental implants can last for many years, and in some cases, they can even last a lifetime.
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Why is Replacing Missing Teeth Important?
Replacing a loose or missing tooth is not just a cosmetic issue, it affects your overall oral health. Every tooth is surrounded by an alveolar bone in the jaw. If you lose a tooth and don’t have it replaced, the supporting bone will begin to degrade and melt away. The remaining teeth then begin to shift in order to fill the empty space. This causes issues with bite alignment and aesthetics. Other facial structures such as your jaw, joints, muscles and skin may be affected by a missing tooth.
Replace a missing tooth or multiple teeth as soon as possible. Have an implant take the lost tooth’s place. This may involve extracting a dying tooth to do it.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how your TCD dentist will replace your tooth:
A titanium implant is installed directly to the jaw bone where the tooth is missing.
A retaining screw is installed in your implant to an abutment connector.
A crown is installed on top of the abutment connector, giving the appearance of a natural tooth.
If you have lost your alveolar bone, there is still hope for implants. Though the alveolar bone is gone for good once it decays, a skilled Madison cosmetic dentist can recreate the bone through grafting, producing the support needed for an implant. Once the implant is placed, it needs time to heal before a crown can be installed. It generally takes a few months to complete the implant process, but the results are worth it.
Dental Implants are the only dental treatment to:
Prevent soft tissue and bone loss
Provide natural tooth hygiene
Eliminate the need to reduce and compromise adjacent teeth
Read our FAQ to learn more about all the benefits of dental implant replacement.
Complications with Dental Implants
Certain pre-existing medical conditions can complicate the implant process, but it depends on overall patient health. Conditions like diabetes or hepatitis may make it harder to successfully install the new implant. For people with these conditions, alternative treatment options will be recommended.
Implants vs Dentures: Alternative Treatment Options for Missing Teeth
There are other options for replacing missing teeth:
Full and partial dentures are used to replace multiple teeth at a time and are removable.
Dental bridges generally replace damaged teeth, using the surrounding teeth to create a support system.
All-on-4 implants can replace all of your teeth in a single dental appointment.
These traditional options are right for some patients, though every case is unique. A consultation will review possible problems with comfort, aesthetics, stability and longevity. Replacement teeth should positively impact your confidence, nutrition and overall wellness. TCD dentists will walk you through all your choices to ensure you are getting the best solution to restore your teeth, which will likely be dental implants.
Implants can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, stabilize dentures or even replace dentures completely with Four Life Changing Implants. Please tour our Before & After Dentistry Gallery and see why dental implants should be your preferred choice for modern-day tooth replacement. Learn about all the dental replacement options available at our Madison clinic.
Dental implants are artificial teeth set into your alveolar bone using titanium screws. They are used to replace missing teeth. The titanium screws act as the new root. An abutment is added to the top of the titanium to attach to a traditional crown. A dental implant is an innovative, effective solution to replacing one or multiple lost teeth. Dental implants are designed to last. They look, feel and function like your natural teeth. Contact our experienced dental staff today to learn more about dental implants.
If you lose an adult or permanent tooth, the gums and jaw bone around that tooth will begin to decay. Over time, other teeth may shift or fall out as a result. By replacing the tooth with an implant, this decay can be prevented. There are many reasons adults may lose their teeth and need implant replacements. Accidents might knock a tooth out completely or gum disease might slowly cause a tooth to come out. Whatever the reason your tooth is missing, TCD will offer the best solutions for replacement.
Dentures are removable sets of false teeth while dental implants are permanent installations. Implants generally replace one tooth at a time while dentures are used to replace all missing teeth. It is possible to use a few implants to replace multiple teeth if you are not missing enough teeth to justify getting dentures. Some types of dentures may be used in combination with dental implants. This will depend on your specific situation and how many teeth you are missing. Ask your TCD dentist if dentures and dental implants may be best for you.
Dental implant costs can range from $1,500 to $2,000 per implant, not including the procedure cost. Additional costs based on material or other complications can range from $1,500 to $2,800, bringing the total cost of a single implant to be between $3,000 to $4,800.
If you do not want to get dentures, bridges, or crowns for missing teeth, you will need to get dental implants. Replacing the missing tooth is important, as leaving the gap can create a much bigger problem.
Madison's Affordable Dental Implants
The cost of dental implants will vary from patient to patient. When you have to replace missing teeth, you shouldn’t have to worry about payment. Total Care Dental offers a multitude of dental financial plans to help all Madison patients afford the restorative dentistry needed. We accept cash or personal check, credit cards, CareCredit cards, Illumisure and most major dental insurance plans. If you are uninsured, we offer a 5% discount when $300 is paid in full before treatment. Everyone deserves to have the benefits of a complete set of teeth.
Total Care Dental offers multi-level payment options for a variety of dental care services at our Madison, WI location. Enjoy routine checkups, cleanings, x-rays, periodontal preventative care and more without the hassle of dealing with insurance companies that don't value your time or health needs.
Our team of compassionate and knowledgeable professionals create a warm, inviting atmosphere, ensuring patients of all ages feel welcome. At TCD, we treat every patient like a member of our family.