Dental Implants Easton
Building a Stronger Foundation for Your Smile
While there are many other tooth replacements you can choose from when looking to replace your missing teeth, only one offers a more solid foundation – dental implants. Capable of restoring teeth from the roots up, these prosthetics are considered the gold standard when compared to dental bridges and traditional dentures. At Sound Dentistry, we’re pleased to have an in-house prosthodontist who can rebuild smiles, allowing for greater function and more beautiful aesthetics. Call us to schedule your consultation today for dental implants in Easton.
Why Choose Sound Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- Board-Certified Prosthodontist & Periodontist on Staff
- Cone Beam Imaging System Used for Improved Planning
- Natural-Looking Restorations to Enhance Aesthetics
What Are Dental Implants?
Designed to mimic the natural function of tooth roots, dental implants look like small screws and fit within the jawbone. Made of titanium (in most cases), they fuse well with bone tissues, creating a firm foundation for what will eventually support your new teeth. Depending on how many teeth you’re missing, you’ll receive an implant crown, bridge, or denture.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: The first step is to undergo a scheduled consultation. Our board-certified prosthodontist or board-certified periodontist will examine your mouth, decide how many dental implants you need, and go over the kind of restoration you’ll receive. If necessary, our qualified team of specialists can perform bone and tissue grafts should they be required.
- Surgery: Minor oral surgery is required to ensure the implant posts are positioned correctly. Our in-house periodontist or prosthodontist, both of whom are board-certified, will perform the procedure.
- Osseointegration and Abutment: Osseointegration is the next step once your procedure is complete. This can take between 4-6 months before returning to our office to have your metal abutments put into place. These are small appliances that connect the implant post to the restoration.
- Final Restoration: During the process, digital impressions will be captured by our team so that lab technicians can fabricate your new teeth. When ready for placement, you will have your customized crown, denture, or bridge secured in place on top of your implants.
Benefits of Dental Implants
It’s no surprise that dental implants have become the top choice for tooth replacement. Thanks to their unique design and lasting results, implants offer advantages that go far beyond those of traditional options like dentures and bridges. If you’re considering your choices for restoring your smile, take a look at the many benefits dental implants can offer!
Day-to-Day Benefits
Dental implants are designed to make daily life easier and more enjoyable. Unlike removable dentures or bridges, they feel and function just like natural teeth. Here’s how they enhance your day-to-day routine:
- Eat What You Love – Because implants are anchored into the jawbone, they provide strong, stable support. You won’t have to avoid tough or chewy foods – you can enjoy everything from crisp apples to steak without worry.
- Smile with Confidence – Dental implants blend beautifully with your natural teeth, supporting your facial structure and giving you a natural-looking, complete smile. You can laugh, talk, and smile without feeling self-conscious.
- Speak Clearly – Traditional dentures can shift, leading to slurred speech or mumbling. Implants stay firmly in place, helping you speak naturally and clearly in any setting.
- Simple Care Routine – Caring for dental implants is easy. Just brush and floss like you would with your natural teeth. There’s no need for special cleaners or soaking solutions like with dentures.
Health Benefits
Beyond the cosmetic and functional perks, dental implants also provide important health benefits:
- Preserve Jawbone Strength – When you lose a tooth, the jawbone in that area can start to deteriorate. Implants stimulate the bone, just like natural tooth roots, preventing bone loss and maintaining your facial structure.
- Protect Your Remaining Teeth – Implants fill the gaps left by missing teeth, preventing your natural teeth from shifting out of place, which could otherwise lead to bite problems or further tooth loss.
- Support Overall Health – Studies have linked tooth loss to a higher risk of certain systemic health issues. Because implants mimic natural teeth, they may help lower these risks by maintaining better oral health and function.
Long-Term Benefits
While dental implants do require an upfront investment, their long-term benefits make them one of the best decisions you can make for your smile:
- Exceptional Longevity – With proper care, dental implants can last 35 years or even a lifetime – much longer than bridges or dentures!
- High Success Rate – Dental implants have a success rate of up to 95%, making them one of the most reliable dental treatment options.
- Cost-Effective – While other solutions come with ongoing maintenance and replacement costs, implants are built to last, often saving you money in the long run by reducing the need for future treatments.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
If you’re an adult who is missing at least one tooth, there’s a good chance you can receive dental implants. Although each person’s case is unique, and some are free to pursue implant surgery right away, others may require preparatory treatments to strengthen and improve the health of the mouth first. For example, bone grafting, gum disease treatment, a sinus lift, or even tooth extraction may be required before receiving dental implants.
The good news is that no matter how many teeth you’re missing, you can expect that we will thoroughly explain the process of receiving your dental implants, including the timeline, cost, and versatility of this tooth replacement option.
Missing One Tooth
When only one tooth is missing, we can install a single dental implant post into your jawbone. This fuses over time and creates a solid foundation for your new dental crown, which will be fabricated according to the specifications provided by our team.
Missing Multiple Teeth
When multiple missing teeth need replacement, an implant bridge can be used instead of a traditional one. Unlike those that are attached with the help of healthy abutment teeth, a bridge held in place by implants allows you to maintain the natural structure of your regular teeth. There is no altering required, and you can enjoy a longer-lasting set of teeth.
Missing All of Your Teeth
Traditional dentures can achieve the same goal of creating a complete smile, but implant dentures don’t have to be replaced every few years. Instead, using between 4 and 6 implant posts, we can place them within the jawbone and attach the custom denture on top to create a smile that will last 30+ years.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
The cost of dental implants is different for everyone, which is why it cannot be determined until you schedule a consultation with our team. We will not only go over the requirements for such treatment but also the factors that are included in the cost estimate that we will provide. You can count on our qualified team to explain the various payment options that are available as well as find ways to maximize your dental insurance benefits.