Need dental care to replace missing or damaged teeth? Dealing with broken, chipped, or painful teeth? When facing dental issues related to tooth loss, dental implants are one of the best treatment options for replacing your teeth.
With teeth implants, you get a natural-looking smile that functions very similarly to natural teeth. These replacement teeth are much more durable and long-lasting than other replacement tooth options such as veneers or partial crowns.
So, if you’re wondering if dental implants are the right option for you, Dr. Drue Pickens of Pickens Family Dentistry is here to help with dental implants near you. At our office, you’ll find a comfortable environment where you can get the dental care you need! Call today to schedule a dental implant consultation.
How the Dental Implants Process Works
Dental implants are a great option to replace and repair missing teeth, but is a dental implant the right choice for you? While Dr. Pickens and the friendly staff at Pickens Family Dentistry can answer questions like this one and more, we also want to provide you with the basics of hte dental implant process.
Teeth implants are generally a two-stage process that involves placing the dental implant itself and then adding the replacement tooth on top of it. Adding the replacement tooth is often called restoring your implant.
Let’s look at the two main steps of the dental implant process:
- The dentist places the implant. First, the implant itself is placed into the jaw. The implant is a small metal post that, after being placed, will naturally fuse with your jawbone. This placement is done during a surgical procedure while the patient is under anesthesia. After the procedure, your jaw will be left to heal for a couple of weeks. In some cases, a temporary replacement tooth is used while the implant heals completely.
- The dentist adds the replacement tooth. After the dental implant heals, the replacement tooth component is added. This tooth goes on top of an abutment on the dental implant. Your replacement tooth, usually a crown, is created in a lab to match the color of your other teeth. It will be completely customized to match your smile!
Advantages of Dental Implants
While dental implants aren’t the only method of replacing teeth, most patients find many benefits in choosing dental implants.
Some of the primary advantages of a dental implant include:
- Dental implants can last a lifetime: Unlike other replacement tooth options, such as bridges, the dental implant is made of titanium and lasts for decades.
- Dental implants are strong and durable: The implant post acts like a tooth root to keep your tooth secure, which means you can eat and do sports without concern.
- Dental implants restore your smile: Many patients feel self-conscious when they have broken or missing teeth. With your new implant tooth, you’ll love showing off your smile again.
Have more questions about dental implants? Don’t hesitate to reach out today. Contact Pickens Family Dentistry to request an appointment!
One-Stop Dental Implants Shop
With the dental implant process, you want to go to a dentist’s office you can trust to get the job done efficiently and beautifully. With Dr. Pickens and the rest of the staff at Pickens Family Dentistry, you get a one-stop shop for dental implants.
Our one-stop-shop offers you implant services and restoration services, meaning that everything can be done here in our Vancouver office, with the same trusted dentist and staff. Let us give you the full treatment you need at our comfortable office!
Accelerated Treatment and Guided Implant Surgery
With guided implant surgery, multiple dental implants can be placed more efficiently and accurately. While placing one dental implant is relatively straightforward, the treatment gets more complicated when jawbone loss occurs or when a patient needs more than one implant.
Guided implant surgery involves the use of 3D models and computer software to scan the patient’s mouth. Then, the dentist and his staff can better plan an individualized surgical approach to ensure the correct and easy placement of the implants.
Along with guided implant surgery options, Dr. Pickens also offers accelerated treatment plans. With the assistance of guided implant technology, you can get replacement teeth in just a couple of hours!
Contact Pickens Family Dentistry Today!
Dental implants are ideal for patients who want a beautiful, functional, and long-lasting tooth replacement option. So, if you’re dealing with broken, chipped, or missing teeth, Dr. Drue Pickens and his friendly dental team offer dental implants as a treatment option. Contact our office today to book a dental implant consultation!
