Dental Implants

A dental implant is a titanium post designed to replace missing teeth. The post is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing, and provides a permanent solution.

Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Implants are surgically placed below the gum, and over a series of appointments, the doctor will evaluate the fusion of the implant to the jawbone. Implants offer stability because they fuse to your bone, a process called osseointegration.

Dental Implants at Bella Dental Care

Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural, and most people find the secure fit more comfortable than other conventional options. Candidates for dental implants must have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.

Reasons for Dental Implants

•	Replace a missing tooth
•	Maintain healthy bone levels
•	Help support overdentures
•	Keep the look and feel of a real tooth where one is missing

What Does a Dental Implant Involve?

Implant Site Preparation
The gum tissue is opened to expose the bone area where the implant will be placed. In situations where there is insufficient bone structure, bone grafting may be a recommended procedure. Once healthy bone has been established, a special drill is used to prepare the bone to receive the implant.

Placing the Implant
After the bone has been prepared, the implant is placed and the tissue is sutured. After seven to ten days the sutures are removed. The osseointegration process takes three to six months. This is the amount of time it usually takes for the implant to fuse with the bone.

At Bella Dental Care, we will walk you through the dental implant process to make it quick and easy.

At Bella Dental Care, we will walk you through the dental implant process to make it quick and easy.

Attaching the Post
When the gum tissue is ready, a special post is attached to the implant; it is the support for the new porcelain crown. Today's technologies often include zirconium abutments attached to the implant post, to assure that the new porcelain tooth possesses translucency properties similar to a natural tooth.

Placing the Crown
After impressions are taken a crown is made and shaded to match your existing teeth. The crown is then slipped over the post and cemented. This final prosthetic crown appears as a natural tooth.

There is a high rate of failure of implants in patients who smoke, so dental implants tend to not be an option for patients who are actively smoking. We will help you determine whether dental implants will be a good tooth replacement option for you. Proper brushing and flossing will maximize the longevity of your new dental implant.

Time to schedule an appointment?

At Bella Dental Care, we create a strong emotional investment in each and every patient we serve, and we want to show you how amazing your dental experience can be! Are you ready to schedule your appointment with us? Call us at (425) 208-0032 or fill out or online appointment request form today!

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A dental implant is a titanium post designed to replace missing teeth. The post is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing, and provides a permanent solution.
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