Permanent Smile Restoration
At Alliance Family Dentistry, we offer a full range of dental implant services, and we can handle the placement, restoration, and maintenance of single-tooth, full-arch, and “mini” implants. We use BioHorizons implants to ensure the best possible results.
With dental implants from our dentist office in Colorado Springs, you can enjoy a new smile that looks and feels natural and supports the health of your jaw bone. Another benefit of implants is that they are permanent, and will likely last for the rest of your life with proper care. So don’t wait. Contact us now to learn more about the benefits of dental implants, and see if you’re a good candidate for treatment.
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At your implant surgery appointment, your mouth will be cleaned and numbed, and you’ll be sedated. Then, a small opening will be made in the gum and jaw tissue, and your dentist will place a small titanium implant precisely into this opening. Then, the opening is stitched shut, and this process is repeated for each implant.
When your implant has fully healed, an implant restoration such as a crown, implant-supported bridge, or implant-supported denture will be attached permanently to the dental implant. This completes the procedure and restores your smile.
It will take about 1-2 weeks to heal from your initial surgery. However, your jaw bone requires about 3-6 months to fully bond (osseointegrate) with your jaw bone. During this time, you will need to follow your recovery instructions from your dentist closely. You’ll also come in for a few follow-ups to check your healing progress.
At Alliance Family Dentistry, we offer both gas-based nitrous oxide sedation and pill-based oral conscious sedation to keep you feeling safe and comfortable throughout your appointment. To learn more and see if dental sedation is right for you, contact us for a consultation now.
If you have a healthy mouth and a strong jaw bone, you are likely a good candidate for an implant. If you have chronic oral health issues or a weak jaw bone, you may still qualify, but additional surgeries like bone grafts may be required to restore your smile. Get in touch with Alliance Family Dentistry now to schedule a consultation and see if implants may be right for you.
There are three types of dental implants: single-tooth, full arch, and mini-implants.
A Single-tooth implant, as the name implies, is a dental implant that replaces a single tooth and its root. The dentist drills a titanium rod into the hole left by the missing tooth. This rod sits for two to six months while it fuses with the bone. After the fusion, the dentist installs the crown to replace the missing tooth.
On the other hand, full arch implants utilize entire sets of four to eight teeth in a row. The dentist places these implants on the upper or lower jaw, which sit on a permanent or removable denture, depending on the patient’s needs. Full arch implants offer complete smile restoration and are more stable than traditional dentures.
Mini implants work like regular implants but are smaller. However, while dental implants involve drilling entire rods into the jaw, mini-implants use a small screw less than 3mm in diameter and tooth-pick-sized implants placed over and not under the jaw like regular implants. This implant is less invasive, costly, and has less recovery time with faster results.
Proper care for dental implants is crucial for their longevity and cleanliness. Adopt a thorough oral health regime the moment you get your dental implants. This regime should involve brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled brush. It should also involve flossing daily to get rid of plaque and food particles stuck between teeth.
You should also schedule regular dental visits to clean up any plaque and tartar buildup on your implants and catch issues early before they spiral out of control. Avoid crunchy and hard foods that may break your implants. Sticky foods could also promote the buildup of plaque that can inflame the gums around your implant and compromise the implant’s stability.
At the same time, limit alcohol consumption and smoking, especially during the first months after getting your implants. Alcohol contains sugar, which accelerates the formation of plaque. It also irritates the gums and slows down healing. Smoking also compromises the healing process and weakens the gums around the implant, leading to a loose crown.
Proper care for dental implants is crucial for their longevity and cleanliness. Adopt a thorough oral health regime the moment you get your dental implants. This regime should involve brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled brush. It should also involve flossing daily to get rid of plaque and food particles stuck between teeth.
You should also schedule regular dental visits to clean up any plaque and tartar buildup on your implants and catch issues early before they spiral out of control. Avoid crunchy and hard foods that may break your implants. Sticky foods could also promote the buildup of plaque that can inflame the gums around your implant and compromise the implant’s stability.
At the same time, limit alcohol consumption and smoking, especially during the first months after getting your implants. Alcohol contains sugar, which accelerates the formation of plaque. It also irritates the gums and slows down healing. Smoking also compromises the healing process and weakens the gums around the implant, leading to a loose crown.
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