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 $1,500 and $2,000 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.
Dr. Tammy Kalsow Dentist