Dental Implants Montague
The Most Lifelike Solution for Missing Teeth
Compared to dentures or dental bridges, dental implants in Montague stand a cut above. These restorations replace whole teeth instead of just crowns and have beautiful, lifelike results. We at Montague Dental ensure that much by performing implant placement in-house. We’re able to handle everything from single implant posts to All-On-X treatments and more. If you’d like further details, keep reading or come chat with us at a one-on-one consultation.
Why Choose Montague Dental for Dental Implants?
- Dental Implant Placement Done In-House
- CT Cone Beam Scanner for Treatment Planning
- Dentist with Extensive Experience in Dental Implants
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small, tooth-sized posts made of strong titanium. In terms of design, they’re made to act as alternative tooth roots for your now-missing teeth.
Dental implants work so well due to the unique placement method they use. Namely, dentists set them in your jaw’s empty sockets (rather than on your gums) to fuse with nearby bone tissue. This ensures the implant posts fuse with (and stimulate the growth of) nearby bone tissue, becoming secure parts of your jawbone.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Since dental implants are more complex than dentures or dental bridges, getting them can take months. There’s no need to fear, though; the posts have benefits worth this time and effort! We at Montague Dental place dental implants in-house to ensure you get quality results. In other words, Dr. Roth will supervise your treatment and make your new teeth look and feel great! The procedure will involve four key phases: consultation, surgery, osseointegration, and delivery of the final restoration.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
To start things off, you’ll meet Dr. Roth (and the rest of our team) for a consultation. Doing so lets us learn your smile goals, current oral health, and other key factors. We’ll then use those details to see if dental implants suit you and adjust your final treatment plan.
If we initially decide you don’t qualify for treatment, please don’t worry. You can become a good candidate later through extra dental work – gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, etc. By undergoing such procedures, your mouth would become strong enough to support dental implants.
Dental Implant Surgery
Our office places dental implants in-house, with Dr. Roth himself supervising the surgery. That means you’ll benefit from our team’s skills and expertise throughout the placement. As a result, you’re sure to get excellent results that you can proudly show off to your peers.
Our office’s dental implant surgery always involves specific steps. First, Dr. Roth will numb the treatment site to prevent pain during care; you’ll only feel a slight pressure as he works. He and our team will then make an incision in your gums to make room for the final implant. With the incision made, we’ll place the implant and suture your gums shut. Our team will conclude your treatment by putting a protective cap over your post.
Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment
Following your initial surgery, your dental implant will start fusing with your jaw. This 4–6-month process (“osseointegration”) ensures the post is firmly rooted in your jawbone. Once it’s done, you’ll sport a new “tooth” that’s secure, stable, and a permanent part of your mouth.
You’ll undergo a follow-up surgery soon after the implant fusion. At that time, we’ll place an abutment – a metal connector – on your implant to secure its final restoration. This latter component will be crafted while you recover from the abutment work.
Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s)
For the final step of your treatment, our team will deliver your final restoration. This process involves setting a dental prosthetic that “matches up” with how many teeth you’ve lost. Depending on your situation, the device could be a dental crown, dental bridge, or implant denture.
The actual fitting of your final restoration shouldn’t take long. It can usually be done by applying some dental cement to your abutment. From there, we’ll ensure your restoration is secure and make last-minute changes. You can then enjoy your newly restored smile!
Benefits of Dental Implants
Through dental implant treatment, you’ll get to enjoy benefits like:
- A Gorgeous, Lifelike Smile – Dental implants are capped with porcelain restorations so each one blends seamlessly with your smile.
- High-Success– When placed by a qualified dentist, dental implants have a long-term success rate of over 95%!
- A Younger-Looking Face – Because dental implants stimulate your jawbone, they keep your face looking full, youthful, and vibrant.
- Easy Eating – Dental implants restore your bite force enough to help you chew tough foods.
- Long-Lasting Results – Given proper care, dental implants can last 20 to 30+ years.
Dental Implant FAQs
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
One of the major advantages that dental implants have over traditional restorations is that they can last for thirty years or more if they receive excellent care. If you wish for your dental implants to last for life, it’s an excellent idea to stick to a proper daily oral hygiene regiment that includes brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash to eliminate infection-causing plaque and food debris. Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of gum disease and dental implant failure, and overindulging in hard or sticky foods or using your teeth to open packages or bottles are also great ways to damage both your natural and artificial teeth. Avoiding these habits can go a long way towards your implants lasting for as long as possible.
Does Getting Dental Implants Hurt?
Since the jawbone doesn’t have many nerve endings to begin with, the potential for discomfort during the procedure is relatively low in the first place. The dental implant placement process always begins with the patient receiving a local anesthetic to render the procedure painless, and they may also receive sedation treatment if they need a little more help staying calm and comfortable. After the procedure, your mouth may be sore for a few days, but this can be addressed with a cold compress or by taking prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication as directed. The discomfort should fade during the days after the procedure, but call our Montague office if your soreness seems to be getting worse after two or three days.
How Successful Are Dental Implants?
As long as they are placed by a qualified professional and the patient is of adequate oral health, dental implants boast an incredible success rate of over 95% even ten years after placement. The long-term success of your implants will mostly be determined by habits such as your oral hygiene regimen, your eating patterns, and how frequently you attend your recommended dental checkups. The position of your implant can impact how long it lasts as well. For example, an implant in the back of the mouth may not last as long since the molars experience more pressure than the front teeth when chewing.
What Can Cause Dental Implants to Fail?
While dental implant failure is not common, it usually happens for one of two reasons, those being peri-implantitis and failed osseointegration. Peri-implantitis is an infection that develops in the gum around a dental implant due to poor oral hygiene, and it can loosen the appliance by eroding the soft tissue and bone structure supporting it. Failed osseointegration refers to when the titanium post of an implant does not fuse properly with the surrounding bone structure, depriving it of the foundation it needs to function properly. Implants can also fail due to frequent teeth grinding, tobacco use, poor hygiene habits, the side effects of certain medications, the head or neck being exposed to radiation, and health conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, or diabetes. If you deal with any of these issues, be sure to mention them during your implant consultation so our dentist can design your treatment plan to minimize your risk of implant failure.