Complete your smile, and prevent bone loss, and other complications with dental implants

Whether you have a gap in the back or front of your mouth, you should fill up the space as soon as practical. Missing teeth mar your smile and affect your self-confidence. Additionally, mouth gaps affect your speech and chewing ability. And that’s not all. Tooth loss causes bone atrophy and messes up your tooth alignment.

If you have had enough of your tooth loss, dental implants from Piney Creek Family Dentistry are the ideal form of tooth restoration. Dental implants are structurally designed to mimic your natural tooth from the crown to the roots. As such, these appliances act, look and perform like your natural teeth.

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Dental implants are titanium roots, that are replaced with in the jawbone to resemble a tooth or group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prosthesis including crowns, dentures, and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking, no one will know you had surgery. There’s approximately a 95% success rate for all implants. With modern advances in dentistry, some implants can be restored immediately with life like all porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.

The dental implant treatment

Getting a dental implant is a multi-stage treatment process, but it’s well worth the wait because you get something close to the real deal. Whether you are getting an implant at the front or back of the mouth, the steps involved include:

• Initial consultation: If you want to replace a missing tooth, the first step is to book an appointment with Dr. Tiffany Fritz to evaluate your tooth replacement options. She will likely recommend a dental implant if you have a healthy bone. But even if you don’t have sufficient jawbone, bone grafting can help add volume and density to your bone.
• Implant installation: Our team works closely with either a periodontist or oral surgeon to place the titanium dental implant into the bone.
• Healing: You need about 3-6 months to allow your jawbone to recover. The bone and implant post integrate during recovery to form a sturdy anchorage.
• Abutment placement: Once healing occurs, we install an abutment, which connects your implant post to a dental crown or denture.
• Tooth restoration: The final step is to top off the dental implant with a natural-looking crown, denture, or bridge. The final restoration depends on the number of teeth being replaced.

Dental implants offer the best aesthetic and functional restoration for missing teeth. Dental implant restorations are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth, from appearance to performance. Additionally, they can last for life with proper care.

Put your complete, healthy smile forward with dental implants

Want a lasting solution to your missing teeth in Centennial, CO, and its environs? Please dial (303) 562-1051 to schedule an appointment with Piney Creek Family Dentistry. Our dental team will rebuild your smile with affordable yet long-lasting dental implants.