DENTAL IMPLANTS
achieve beautiful, natural-looking results with dental implants
PERMANENT SMILE RESTORATION WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
Millions of Americans each year suffer tooth loss due to decay, periodontal disease or injury to the mouth. In the past, bridges were made or dentures to act as tooth/teeth replacements. Today, dental implants are used to replace missing teeth offering patients a long-term and effective solution in restoring the function of your teeth and smile.
Whether you are missing one or multiple teeth, O’Fallon Dental Works offers high-quality, natural looking dental implants that will last. We take pride in restoring our patients’ smiles, and our O’Fallon dentists focus on both function and aesthetics to ensure that you are happy with your results. If you are missing teeth, call us today to schedule a consultation and learn more!
BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
- Dental implants are durable and have a longer lifespan than any other treatment for tooth replacement.
- Since implants are bonded to your natural jaw, they offer security and stability.
- With our high quality materials, your implants will look and feel completely natural.
- Implants support and strengthen your jaw, and help prevent bone resorption after tooth loss.
HOW LONG DO IMPLANTS LAST?
With proper care, dental implants typically last at least 30 years. In fact, most people will keep their implants for the rest of their lives. Though implants are costly up front, their durability makes them the best long-term option for replacing missing teeth.
The cost of implants varies for each patient based on many factors, including overall health, how many teeth you are missing, and whether you will need preparatory treatment. For an accurate cost estimate and to discuss your implant options, call O’Fallon Dental Works and schedule a consultation today!
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
A dental implant is completed over the course of several appointments that spans a time period of approximately 4-6 months, depending on how quickly your bone fuses to the new artificial tooth root. Once a dental implant is placed, the procedure will be completed with an implant restoration, or a crown that covers the implant. If you need a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, O’Fallon Dental Works will work collaboratively with a periodontist or an oral surgeon to make sure you have the highest quality dental implant treatment available.
After the implant has fused to the bone, it will be time to create a custom restoration to finish the process. The dental implant restoration is much like getting a crown placed. We will make an impression of your teeth and send it to the laboratory to create a custom porcelain crown to fit over your implant. As soon as your crown is made, we will schedule a visit to cement the crown into place and perform any adjustments that are needed to ensure you have the most comfortable and best fit. With proper care and regular visits to your dentists, your dental crown should last a very long time.
If you have any questions about dental implant restorations, or the process of dental implant therapy, please call O’Fallon Dental Works of O’Fallon, MO at (636) 272-5015.