Implant Dentistry

Replacing Missing Teeth With Dental Implants

If you're missing teeth, you're not alone. Studies show that 178 million people across the United States are missing at least one tooth, and 35 million are completely edentulous. Whether you have lost one tooth or multiple ones to gum disease, tooth decay, or a traumatic injury, the office of Attune Dentistry can help. We provide state-of-the-art care and offer the latest solutions to help patients reestablish complete, healthy, and beautiful smiles.

Dental implants for a smile that looks and feels completely natural!

Today, dental implants represent the most advanced system for the replacement of missing teeth. While conventional fixed bridges and dentures remain effective ways to replace missing teeth, dental implants come the closest to replicating the look, feel, and function of a natural smile. Because dental implants behave in much the same way as the roots of natural teeth, they provide unrivaled stability for the placement of a broad range of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, and a complete set of teeth.

Consider all the benefits

Dental implants offer several advantages over traditional methods of care:

• Dental implants come the closest to replicating the look, feel, and function of natural teeth.
• With precise placement, good oral hygiene, and routine care, dental implants can last for many years.
• Dental implants provide continued stimulation to the underlying bone to prevent bone loss while preserving natural facial contours.
• Since implants behave like natural teeth, there is no chance they will slip or dislodge like removable dentures.
• Dental implants make it possible to speak with ease and eat all types of food with virtually no restrictions.
• Dental implants do not decay and will not develop cavities.
• Unlike a fixed bridge, dental implants do not require any preparation or crowning of adjacent teeth.

Types of Dental Implants

Single-tooth implant: When a single tooth is missing, a dental implant restored with a crown replicates a natural tooth in almost every way. As a self-supporting and fully functional entity, it offers an excellent solution for reestablishing a complete and attractive smile.

Implant-supported fixed bridges: An implant-supported bridge preserves the integrity of adjacent natural teeth while providing ongoing bone stimulation. It does not require the preparation and crowning of any adjacent natural teeth.

Full arch replacement with four or six implants: A complete set of replacement teeth supported by strategically placed implants successfully reestablishes a smile that looks, feels, and functions like a natural one. Unlike conventional dentures, this fixed solution eliminates the need for messy adhesives and permits immediate placement of an attractive set of temporary teeth.

Implant-retained denture: This type of denture attaches to a select number of strategically placed implants, providing precise points of attachment that add significant stability and retention for speaking, smiling, and eating with greater confidence.

How are dental implants placed?

Surgery to place dental implants is typically considered a minor surgical procedure performed on an outpatient basis. Before your dental implant procedure, we'll discuss dental anesthesia, options for dental sedation, and provide detailed pre-op and post-op care instructions. Once placed, it takes a few months for the implant to fully integrate with the surrounding bone before the permanent prosthesis is placed.

At the office of Attune Dentistry, we're pleased to offer leading solutions to improve your oral health and give you a smile you can feel confident sharing with the world. To find out more about dental implants, give us a call today.