General Dentistry

Dental Implants are Ideal Single or Multiple Tooth Replacements

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We Provide Dental Implants

If you have one or more missing teeth, you may be looking for a long-lasting, durable, and aesthetically pleasing solution. If this is the case, dental implants may be the perfect solution for you. Implants are a tooth replacement option that involves the placement of a titanium rod into the jawbone of the patient, which is used to securely hold a prosthetic replacement tooth in place. These amazing replacements are not only strong, but they are also custom-designed to look like a natural tooth.

The team at Baer Dental works hard to ensure your dental implant fits perfectly with your natural smile, so you can smile with pride and confidence.

Types of Dental
Implants

Root Dental Implant

The most common form of implants, they copy the size and shape of a natural tooth from the root to the top of the tooth.
Your dentist will administer local anesthesia and make an incision in the gums. Then the hole for the implant will be drilled into the jawbone. Next, the implant will be placed in the jawbone, and the gums will be sutured closed.

You may be given prescriptions for antibiotics and/or pain relief and sent home with guidelines to follow for recovery. As part of the healing your mouth goes through, your jawbone will complete a process called osseointegration. This is the term used to describe the process of your jawbone merging with the dental implant.

Once that process is finished, you can return to your local dentist to have the custom dental crown fitted to the osseointegrated implants.

Sub-Periosteal Implants

In situations where a patient’s jawbone can’t sustain a regular implant, subperiosteal implants are used.

These implants are placed on top of the jawbone and end up embedded in the gum tissues.

The procedure for subperiosteal is a little different. A mold of the mouth is made to create a custom piece for implantation.

When that is completed, a second appointment will take place where your dentist exposes the jawbone and inserts the subperiosteal implant over it. After the procedure, the gums will take several months to naturally grow up and around the implant

Plate Form Implants

In some cases, a patient’s jawbone is not of a sufficient size or structure for a standard implant. When this issue arises, plate form implants can be anchored into thinner bones.

The procedure is much like the root implant insertion, but can sometimes have the crown fitted during the procedure instead of waiting until after osseointegration takes place.

Top Questions Patients Have About Implants

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Possible Dental Implant Risks

As with any oral surgery, complications from implant dentistry can happen, but are rare. These can include slight nerve damage, infection, and mild to medium pain and discomfort.

Infections are usually treated with antibiotics as needed. Any minor nerve damage typically corrects itself in a matter of weeks. Any discomfort can be managed with prescription or over-the-counter medication, depending on the severity. Most pain subsides in less than 2 weeks.

Maintenence of Your Dental Implants

When you have a dental implant, it is essential that you maintain excellent oral hygiene. Avoid smoking during the healing process, as it will delay proper healing.

Clean your teeth and mouth regularly to avoid infections or other complications. If not, bacteria byproducts can cause swollen gums and even destroy the bone that supports the implant. If this happens, the implant’s foundation will weaken and potentially lead to failure. Failure of a dental implant can ultimately mean that it has to be removed.

With the proper surgical placement, routine maintenance, and diligent oral care, your implants can last for a very long time.

Implants replace teeth in a way that no other cosmetic option can accomplish. Besides maintaining your facial structure, they are stronger than your natural roots and don’t require endodontic therapy or fillings. Additionally, implants don’t require neighboring teeth to be drilled on, as is the case with a dental bridge.

You don’t have to compromise your quality of life because you have one or more missing teeth. You can restore your smile, both in aesthetic beauty and strength, with the help of dental implants. They can provide you with the confidence to smile with pride, whether you are at work, out with friends, or simply looking in the mirror while brushing your teeth.

If you believe dental implants may be the right option to match your needs, reach out to our office today. We’ll put together a restoration plan to help meet your goals and needs.

Our dental clinic is conveniently located in Lone Tree, CO, near Southlands, but also services Lone Tree, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Centennial, Stapleton, Green Valley Ranch, Castle Rock, Virginia Village, Parker, Littleton, and all neighboring communities.

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