Dental Implants Centennial
A Modern Way to Restore Your Smile
Are you looking for the best solution for replacing missing teeth? After all, high quality restorations tend to do well; you can trust them to deliver great results. So, give some serious thought to dental implants. These implant posts are now considered the gold standard of tooth replacement. Dental implants in Centennial may be the answer to getting the smile you desire. Simply keep reading or book a dental consultation today!
Why Choose Shroff Dental Arts for Dental Implants?
- Natural-Looking Porcelain Dental Restorations
- Gentle & Caring Dental Team
- Treatment Planning with Digital Impression Scanner
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that act as substitute tooth roots that replace missing teeth. They don’t operate as dentures and dental bridges do. Instead of sitting over your gums, they’re carefully placed within the bone. Their titanium material ensures they fuse with your jaw. From there, the fused implants will become permanent parts of your mouth. They’ll then be ready to receive a final restoration – a crown, bridge, or denture.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Implant work is a complex and time-sensitive process, and our team will need to create the proper treatment plan to ensure successful results. During your consultation, our team will thoroughly discuss the procedure so that you know exactly what to expect before and after. Until then, here are the four major steps of the dental implant process.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
You and Dr. Shroff will first discuss your desire for implant treatment. In particular, this consultation will assess your smile goals, oral health, and more. Our dental team will later review your feedback to learn whether implants suit you. We will also need to verify that you’re completely free of any underlying complications, such as gum disease or tooth decay. If you do have any oral health problems, our team will need to resolve these before moving forward with your procedure. After confirming that your oral health is in great shape, we can resume the process.
Dental Implant Surgery
Our dental team will refer you to an outside specialist who can ensure great results with your dental implants. In most cases, your appointment will begin with them completely numbing your mouth with a local anesthetic so that you don’t feel any pain or discomfort. They might even provide sedation dentistry to further relax your body, allowing you to have a more stress-free experience. The specialist will then make an incision in the gums to reach your jawbone, place your dental implants in their preplanned angles and locations, and then suture your gums closed so that the area can heal.
Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment
After surgery, your implants will fuse with your jaw’s bone tissue through a process known as osseointegration. This will take about 3-6 months and set the foundation for your new teeth. Once osseointegration is done, you will return to our office so that Dr. Shroff can place your abutments (i.e., metal connectors that hold your implants’ final restoration). You’ll then be sent home to allow your gums to heal.
Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s)
Finally, you’ll return to our office for the final restoration when your implants are fully integrated. Your new tooth will be a crown, bridge, or denture, and we’ll want to make sure that your bite is correct before sending you on your way. Once we’ve confirmed that you’re satisfied with your results, you’ll be free to go out and show off your newly rebuilt pearly whites!
Benefits of Dental Implants
Once you’ve finished the process, dental implants have various upsides. These include:
- High Success – Implants are more successful long-term than dentures or dental bridges. In fact, their ten-year success rate is over 98%!
- A Gorgeous Grin – Since they’re capped with custom porcelain restorations, implants blend seamlessly with your smile. Thus keeping your grin full and beautiful.
- Easier Eating & Speaking – Implants restore much of your bite force once they fuse with your jaw. As a result, they’ll help you chew and eat your favorite foods.
- Low-Maintenance Care – Dental implants don’t need creams and adhesives. Instead, you can clean them as you would natural teeth. The key to success is regular check ups and cleanings.
- Long-Lasting Results – Given the proper care, implants can last for 30 years or more.
Dental Implant FAQs
How Successful Are Dental Implants?
There are several noteworthy perks that come with dental implants, including the fact that they have a success rate of over 95%! To help prolong the lifespan of yours, our Centennial dental team will conduct a comprehensive oral exam to ensure you’re a good candidate and provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help you avoid dental implant failure (i.e., brushing consistently, scheduling a dental checkup twice a year, eating a healthy diet). Of course, we’re always just a phone call away if you have questions too – whether it’s about which toothpaste to use or an abnormal dental symptom you’re experiencing.
What Should I Do if My Implant Feels Loose?
If your dental implant feels loose (or you start to experience any other warning signs of trouble), we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with us ASAP. That way, Dr. Shroff can take X-rays, examine your dental implant, and assess the health of the surrounding gums to pinpoint the root of the problem. The sooner that happens, the sooner he can alleviate any pain you’re experiencing and restore your healthy, beautiful smile.
Am I Too Old to Get Dental Implants?
Whether you’re 45 or 95, you shouldn’t let your age stop you from scheduling a consultation with us. After all, candidacy for dental implants is determined by factors like overall health, sufficient jawbone density, and willingness to commit to good dental care, not by age. At your consultation, we will review your dental and medical history, conduct a comprehensive oral exam, and learn about your smile goals. From there, we can determine if dental implants are the best tooth-replacement solution for you.
Can I Get Dental Implants If I Smoke?
Smoking won’t automatically disqualify you, but it is something we need to consider since tobacco use can lead to several problems, including delayed healing. At the very least, you will need to quit both leading up to the procedure and in the months afterward. If you’ve had trouble quitting in the past, don’t hesitate to let us know so we can help you prepare!
Do Dental Implants Decay?
No, dental implants do not decay. Of course, that doesn’t mean you no longer have to brush and floss. Quite the opposite since peri-implantitis (a form of gum disease) is one of the leading causes of dental implant failure. So, if you want yours to last, it’s crucial that you implement healthy habits into your routine, like brushing your teeth each morning and evening with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. It’s also important that you schedule a dental checkup at our office every six months so we can routinely examine the condition of your implant as well as the health of the surrounding teeth and gums.
Can Dental Implants Replace Molars?
Yes, they can! So, if you are missing one molar or all of your molars, dental implants may be the solution you’ve been looking for. The easiest way to find out is by scheduling a consultation with us.