Dental Implants
Our Implant Dentist in Cleveland
Missing teeth impact your quality of life and can compromise your overall well-being. At Cleveland Smiles Dental, we offer dental implants to restore your oral health and renew your ability to eat, talk, and share your smile with ease.
Our friendly team combines years of experience and modern technology to beautifully repair your smile with precision. You can trust that we will treat you with respect and care, regardless of the current state of your dental health.
Our team is excited to meet you and develop a professional and personal relationship built on trust and the quality dental care you deserve. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a restoration option that replaces missing teeth. They consist of three components: the implant post, the abutment, and the dental prosthetic.
What makes dental implants different from traditional restorations is they are the only restoration that replaces the tooth from root to crown. The titanium post anchors the dental implant to provide stability and also stimulates the jaw, which prevents bone loss. The artificial root is also permanent, so even if something happens to the visible part of your restoration, our dentist will be able to simply fit a new crown, bridge, or denture onto the implant post.
Implant-Supported Restorations
Dental implants are increasingly popular because they look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. Our team uses quality materials and artfully designs the restoration to create a bite pattern that feels natural and a smile that is aesthetically appealing. The implant-supported restorations we provide include:
Crowns: A dental crown is a restoration that replaces a single missing tooth. These may be customized to the size, shape, and color of any tooth to complete your smile. It is vital to replace even one missing tooth because your remaining natural teeth will migrate to the empty space left behind. Our implant-supported crowns maintain the natural spacing of your teeth to boost your oral health.
Bridges: Implant-supported bridges are dental restorations that replace 3-4 missing teeth in a row. They consist of two implants with a pontic (prosthetic tooth) suspended between them. This restoration maintains the natural spacing of your teeth and rejuvenates the integrity of your bite.
Implant-Supported Dentures: Implant-supported partial dentures are a great option if you still have a few healthy natural teeth. We design these restorations to blend beautifully with your remaining teeth. If you're missing all your teeth in an arch, our implant-supported full dentures may be a good solution for you. Full dentures use 6-8 implant posts to repair an entire arch of teeth.
All-on-4®: This innovative dental implant technique replaces a full arch with just four dental implants that are strategically placed to evenly distribute the force of your bite. Your customized dentures are fitted the same day that the four dental implants are placed, which means you will leave our office ready to show off your new smile. Our dentist will discuss the requirements with you and review your information to determine if you qualify.
Our Dental Implant Process
When you visit our practice, you discover a team who puts you first. We treat you like part of our family and do everything possible to maximize your comfort and peace of mind. Our dentist will begin with a gentle and thorough exam of your teeth, jaws, and gums to determine if dental implants are an option for you.
The dental field has enjoyed many advancements in technology and techniques that improve the efficiency and accuracy of treatments. Our practice is equipped with intraoral cameras, digital scans to create impressions, and CBCT scans to provide the dental care you deserve. We use the information these tools provide to craft a treatment plan that fits your unique needs.
Our gentle dentist will perform the procedure to place the titanium implant post and abutment. The post is surgically anchored to the jaw and allowed to fuse with the bone to create a firm foundation for your restoration. This process, called osseointegration, occurs while you are healing from the implant placement surgery.
Once you have healed, our compassionate dentist will attach your custom crown, bridge, or dentures to rejuvenate your smile and oral health. If your jawbone is thin or brittle, our dentist may perform a bone graft or sinus lift prior to placing your implants so your treatment results can last a lifetime.
Dental Implant FAQs
We understand that you will have questions about your treatment plan, and we encourage you to ask questions and share your concerns. Our team is passionate about giving you the answers you need to make an informed decision regarding your oral health. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about dental implants.
The crown of a dental implant can last 10-15 years when properly cared for, and the implant post is permanent. If the restoration is damaged or worn, replacing it is easy and won't require further surgery.
Dental implants are easy to care for because you can brush and floss them just like your natural teeth. To help prevent damage to your restoration, it is important you do not use your dental implants inappropriately, like opening packages, bottles, and cans.
The procedure to place the implant post may be uncomfortable, but we offer nitrous oxide to maximize your comfort. Your new crown, bridge, or denture doesn't hurt because they are carefully crafted to fit you specifically and blend seamlessly with your smile.
Our Reliable Dental Implants
Missing teeth don't have to mean a lifetime of soft foods and tight-lipped smiles. At Cleveland Smiles Dental, we offer beautiful dental implants that allow you to eat, speak, and smile confidently. We are passionate about giving your oral health and quality of life a boost with implant-supported restorations that look and feel natural. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!
CALL US: (281) 593-0600 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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