Our dentists at Alpharetta Modern Dentistry have years of experience and countless hours of continuing education and specialized training underneath their belts. As a result, they’re able to complete the entire process, from start to finish, under one roof. That way, you’ll be able to rely on the same trusted team throughout your entire journey. Call our office today to schedule a consultation and learn whether dental implants are right for you.
Dental implants themselves are small posts that are made of titanium. They can be surgically placed below the gumline and into the jawbone to restore the missing root structure of teeth, offering restorations like bridges, crowns, and dentures superior support and strength. Due to their biocompatible nature, they’re able to naturally fuse with the jawbone, keeping it from eroding due to a lack of stimulation.
Dental implants are an incredibly popular treatment because they have a wide array of benefits to offer compared to their traditional counterparts. These include:
Dental implants can help patients facing a variety of different tooth loss situations. At your initial appointment, our team will help determine what types of implant restorations can rebuild your smile to its original, natural function and look. This can include one or more of the paths listed below.
For a single missing tooth, we can place one dental implant below the gumline and into the jawbone. This will act as the root-support for a free-standing dental crown, which can fill the gap left by one tooth.
Instead of needing to secure a traditional dental bridge to your existing, healthy teeth, we can attach it to two dental implants placed on either side of the gap in your smile. This will minimize any unnecessary alteration of your healthy teeth and increase the lifespan of your restoration.
Traditionally, dentures are held in place by natural suction that occurs within the mouth. This isn’t always reliable, as chewing food or speaking may cause them to shift or slip. By securing the restoration to anywhere from four to eight dental implants located in the strongest parts of the jawbone, these inconveniences can be eliminated, making your replacement teeth function like natural.
Each dental implant treatment that we plan is customized to fit patients’ unique needs. That’s why there’s no singular cost associated with the treatment. During your consultation, we’ll outline several cost-determining details, like how many dental implants you need to have placed, whether you require a preliminary treatment like gum disease therapy, and what type of restoration you’ll need. These will all help us provide you with a detailed cost estimate. We’ll also be able to walk you through all of your payment options.