Dental Implants in Halethorpe
Dental implants offer a permanent solution for missing teeth. They closely mimic the look, feel, and function of natural teeth, and they can radically transform your smile and your quality of life.
I've Lost A Tooth. Do I Need An Implant?
If you've lost a tooth, an implant is a great option to consider. It not only restores the appearance of your smile but also prevents bone loss and maintains the alignment of surrounding teeth.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Natural Look and Feel
Dental implants are designed to look and feel like your own teeth. They integrate with your bone, providing a stable and permanent solution that enhances your smile naturally.
Natural Look and Feel
Dental implants are designed to look and feel like your own teeth. They integrate with your bone, providing a stable and permanent solution that enhances your smile naturally.
Natural Look and Feel
Dental implants are designed to look and feel like your own teeth. They integrate with your bone, providing a stable and permanent solution that enhances your smile naturally.
Improved Oral Health
Unlike other options, implants don't require altering adjacent teeth. This helps to preserve more of your natural tooth structure. They also prevent bone loss and stimulate bone growth, which contributes to overall oral health.
Improved Oral Health
Unlike other options, implants don't require altering adjacent teeth. This helps to preserve more of your natural tooth structure. They also prevent bone loss and stimulate bone growth, which contributes to overall oral health.
Improved Oral Health
Unlike other options, implants don't require altering adjacent teeth. This helps to preserve more of your natural tooth structure. They also prevent bone loss and stimulate bone growth, which contributes to overall oral health.
Enhanced Functionality
Implants restore your ability to chew and speak with ease, functioning just like natural teeth. They eliminate the discomfort and instability associated with removable dentures, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without worry.
Enhanced Functionality
Implants restore your ability to chew and speak with ease, functioning just like natural teeth. They eliminate the discomfort and instability associated with removable dentures, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without worry.
Enhanced Functionality
Implants restore your ability to chew and speak with ease, functioning just like natural teeth. They eliminate the discomfort and instability associated with removable dentures, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without worry.
Here's How It Works
A step-by-step guide to achieving a complete, confident smile with dental implants.
Step 1
Step 1
Consultation and Planning
Your journey starts with a detailed consultation to assess your oral health and candidacy for dental implants. We might suggest adding some bone (bone grafting) to make sure your implant has a strong foundation. Our team uses guided implant surgery techniques to plan the precise placement of the implant and ensure the best possible outcome.
Step 2
Step 2
Implant Placement
Under local anesthesia, the dental implant — a small titanium post — is surgically placed into the jawbone where your tooth is missing. This serves as a stable base for the new tooth.
Step 3
Step 3
Healing and Restoration
After the implant integrates with the bone, a process that can take a few months, we'll attach a custom-made crown to the implant. This crown is designed to match your natural teeth for a fully seamless look.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can dental implants fail?
While dental implant success rates are high, failures can occur, usually due to infection, insufficient bone support, or improper care. However, with proper planning, execution, and aftercare, the risk of failure is significantly minimized.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last for decades. The crown attached to the implant may need replacement due to wear and tear, but the implant itself is designed to be a permanent addition to your smile.
Is the implant procedure painful?
Thanks to local anesthesia and sedation options, most patients report feeling little to no discomfort during the implant procedure. Post-surgical discomfort can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.