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Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jaw to replace a missing tooth. Compared to dental bridges and dentures, implants are a more permanent long-term solution to losing a tooth.
You can replace all your teeth with implants. However, if you are missing an entire row of teeth, procedures like All on 4 or denture implants may be a more suitable option:
Implants are typically placed in a single appointment, in less than 1-hour. The initial discomfort and swelling on your gums from placing the implant should subside within 3-4-days. If the discomfort and swelling should continue after 5-7-days, please contact our office. Your bone on the other-hand, where the titanium rods are placed, takes anywhere from 3-6-months to fully heal. After 3-6-months of healing, the protective cap placed over the implant can be removed and a permanent crown can be placed.
If you need a dental extraction, this is the perfect time to replace that tooth with a dental implant. If the tooth is not replaced, you may start to notice your face beginning to shrink, or collapse into itself. This happens because there is nothing supporting the bone structure or structural integrity of your jaw. If this happens, you may require a bone graft. Bone grafting is the process of replacing or augmenting bone around a missing tooth. Bone loss is typically caused by the extraction of a tooth and the loss of the supporting bony structure. When placing an implant, bone may need to be augmented to give the implant a supporting structure. This is why we recommend replacing a missing tooth with an implant right away, as this usually eliminates the need for bone grafting later and helps prevent facial collapse. This also prevents 2 healing periods (1 for the extraction and 1 for the implant).
Typically, dental implants require at least two appointments. During your first appointment, we surgically place implant posts into your jawbone. The treatment area will then need to fully heal before your final restoration can be placed, which typically takes 3-6-months. Once healing is complete, you will return to our office for the restoration placement portion of the procedure.
While dental implants are the preferred method for replacing missing teeth, not all patients are eligible for this treatment. Shortly after a tooth falls out, or is extracted, the jawbone begins to recede. This is because there are no tooth roots supporting the tissue. The longer a patient takes to replace missing teeth, the worse jawbone atrophy can become. Since dental implants rely on the stability provided by secure placement in the jawbone, it is essential that you have sufficient tissue to support the posts. However, we may be able to perform a bone graft or sinus lift procedure to rebuild the recessed jawbone. During your consultation, we will evaluate your candidacy and make the best recommendation to protect your oral health.
While dental implants can be provided by many dentists, it is imperative that the dentist you choose possess the skills and experience necessary to precisely place the posts. Our dentist has undergone extensive training to provide patients with secure, durable implants. Our surgical expertise allows us to provide patients with an unparalleled level of dental implant care. Our team works together to provide you with safe, reliable dental implants, from surgery through to restoration, conveniently at our dental practice. Trust us to completely rebuild your smile.
There is no doubt that dental implants are the best solution for replacing missing teeth. They also offer a number of long-term oral health benefits. However, many patients believe that the cost of dental implants precludes them from undergoing treatment. Here are the top six factors that affect dental implant costs:
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We understand that trying to find a nearby dentist you can trust is difficult, that is why we make it easy for you to work with us.
(425) 277-0125
601 S. Carr Rd, Suite 400, Renton, WA, 98055
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