Dental Implants Castle Rock
A Top Option for Replacing Missing Teeth
In recent years, more and more patients have started turning to dental implants in order to fill in the gaps in their smiles. Compared to traditional tooth replacement options, dental implants offer better stability, make it easier to enjoy all kinds of foods, and can even help prevent bone loss in the jaw. Dr. Jay Lopez comes into our office to place dental implants, meaning the entire process can be handled right here at Sweet Smiles Dental Design. Call us today to schedule your initial consultation for dental implants in Castle Rock.
Why Choose Sweet Smiles Dental Design for Dental Implants?
- In-Office Dental Implant Placement Available
- Beautiful, Long-Lasting Restorations
- Team That Cares About Patients
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the only type of tooth replacement that can be used to replace the root structure of a missing tooth. They are designed to be placed in specific areas of your jawbone via surgery. The right number of dental implants can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture depending on how many teeth need to be replaced. Thanks to the dental implant posts, your new smile will be very sturdy and will be able to handle all kinds of foods without issue.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Consultation: We’ll confirm whether you’re able to have dental implants placed and determine whether any preliminary treatments (such as bone grafting) might be required.
- Dental Implant Surgery: You can have your dental implants placed right here at our office, and you can count on us to put your comfort first during the procedure.
- Osseointegration and Abutment: Osseointegration is when the dental implant posts join with the jawbone. This normally takes a matter of months, and at the end of the process, we can attach abutments to your dental implant posts.
- Delivery of the Final Restoration: Once your mouth is finished healing, all that’s left is to create a personalized restoration and attach it to your dental implant posts, thus completing your new smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants can help stop your jawbone from degenerating and preserve the overall structure of your face. They also make it easier to maintain a healthy diet by allowing you to eat all kinds of foods. Taking care of dental implants is very similar to taking care of your natural teeth, and there’s no need for you to worry about buying specialized cleaning products or adhesives. Well-maintained dental implants can last for over 30 years – or even the rest of your life.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Many adults with missing teeth can potentially qualify for dental implants. Whether or not you’re a good candidate for the treatment depends on factors like your overall oral health and the amount of bone in your jaw. We can discuss these variables and how they affect your ability to get dental implants during your initial consultation. Additionally, we can give you an overview of what your treatment plan will look like based on the number of teeth you’ve lost.
Missing One Tooth
Regardless of which tooth is missing, we can fill the gap where it used to be with a dental implant post and a crown. Note that we will only place the crown once the implant post has finished fusing with the bone around it. On top of that, the crown will be carefully personalized to blend in with the rest of your smile.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Two well-placed dental implants can be used to support a dental bridge in order to replace three or more consecutive teeth in your upper or lower arch. Choosing an implant bridge over a traditional bridge means that our team won’t have to remove any enamel from your remaining natural teeth.
Missing All of Your Teeth
Four to eight dental implant posts can be used to support a full denture, thus allowing us to replace all of the teeth in your upper and lower jaw. Implant dentures always stay firmly in place, and you don’t have to worry about them losing their fit over time; you can also brush them as if they were your real teeth.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
The cost of getting dental implants won’t be exactly the same for every patient. After examining your mouth, our team can give you an estimate of what you will likely need to pay for the dental implant process. Before we can give you a reliable number, we will need to consider a number of factors, such as how many dental implants you’ll require as well as what kinds of preliminary treatments might be needed (if any).