Dental implants have become an increasingly popular treatment choice for Americans looking to replace missing teeth. Dental implants can revitalize your smile and elevate your confidence. Khalid Aldorri, DDS, and the team at Dorri’s Dental offer dental implant procedures to patients in Boynton Beach, Florida. If you want to learn more about your dental implant options, call the practice today or schedule a consultation online.
Dental implants support an artificial tooth or teeth, like a crown, bridge, or denture. Your provider places the titanium implant into your jawbone, which fuses to the bone over several weeks. They then use an abutment to connect the implant to your new tooth.
There are several advantages to rehabilitating your smile with a dental implant, including:
Your Dorri’s Dental provider discusses whether you’re a good candidate for dental implants before proceeding with a treatment plan.
Depending on whether you need one implant or multiple, your provider may recommend:
These implants support a single missing tooth or a bridge with multiple artificial teeth.
All-on-4 dental implants can replace an entire arch of missing teeth. They are considered same-day implants because of the placement approach.
If All-on-4 implants aren’t an option for you, your provider may recommend placing multiple implants in your jawbone to support a full set of dentures.
The team works with you to determine which implant option best suits your immediate dental needs, goals, and budget.
During your initial consultation, your provider examines your mouth and takes 3D X-rays and a CT scan to create detailed images of your teeth, jaw, and face. This technology helps them create an accurate treatment plan.
During the procedure, your provider uses local anesthesia and offers a sedation method, like nitrous oxide, to ensure you’re comfortable. They place the dental implant, which looks like a screw, into your jaw.
Over the next few months, the implant fuses with your bone, forming an anchor for your new fake tooth.
Once healed, you’ll return to the Dorri’s Dental office, where the team utilizes an iTero™ scanner to create an artificial, natural-looking tooth that fits perfectly with your other teeth.
Once ready, your provider attaches the replacement tooth to the implant.
If you’re interested in discussing dental implant options at Dorri’s Dental, reach out online today or call the friendly staff.