Durable Dental Implants in Apex
Losing even one tooth is a challenging experience with functional and cosmetic issues that can impact your overall quality of life. Apex Family Dentistry offers quality dental implant restorations that can help you regain your smile's functionality and beauty. Whether you are missing one tooth or have multiple gaps in your smile, our restoration services are designed to rebuild your confidence and boost your quality of life.
We believe everyone deserves a smile they are proud of and have a commitment to helping you achieve that. Our team combines skill and experience to deliver personalized care with long-lasting results. If you are looking for dental implant restorations in Apex, schedule an appointment with us today!
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a restorative treatment involving the surgical placement of an artificial tooth root into your jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth. It is a permanent, durable, and aesthetically pleasing solution for restoring your smile after significant tooth decay, broken teeth, or tooth loss.
A complete dental implant consists of three main components: the post, the abutment, and the prosthetic. The post is implanted into your jaw, serving as a substitute for missing root roots, and connects to a dental prosthetic with an abutment. The post and abutment are made of body-safe materials like titanium or titanium alloy. The prosthetic is the visible part of the implant and can be a crown, bridge, or denture, usually made of porcelain or ceramic.
Benefits of Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, you have probably already noticed the impact on your daily life, such as your ability to speak and chew or your level of self-confidence. Prolonged tooth loss can cause even more issues, including facial sagging and teeth shifting out of place. Dental implants can restore both your confidence and overall quality of life, such as helping you:
- Regain the ability to chew food properly and speak clearly
- Prevent teeth from shifting so your bite maintains proper alignment
- Stimulate the jawbone by restoring tooth roots, keeping your jawbone healthy and strong
- Counteract facial sagging caused by long-term tooth loss
- Create a smile that looks and feels natural, virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth
- Improve your self-confidence with a visually appealing smile
What to Expect From the Dental Implant Process
First, during your consultation, our dentist will do a comprehensive oral health exam to determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants. It's important you have a strong, dense jawbone, healthy gums, and good overall health. We work with a specialist who can perform any pretreatments you might need, such as extractions, bone grafts, or sinus lifts. The specialist will precisely and efficiently place your dental implants, and, depending on your treatment plan, you may get a temporary set of teeth or be put on a liquid diet while your gums and jaw heal.
The healing phase can take up to six months, during which you can expect to have regular appointments to monitor and check on your implants. Once healed, we can place your final implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture. We will customize it to ensure a comfortable fit that looks like a natural part of your smile. After we place your restoration, you should continue to care for your smile to ensure that your gums and any remaining teeth stay healthy; this includes brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups.
Types of Restorations We Offer
Our office uses a range of implant-supported restorations, from treatments with a single dental implant to full-mouth dentures. We will work closely with you to determine what is right for your unique situation and customize your restoration to look and feel natural. Some of our options include:
Crowns: Each tooth is restored with a single implant, making it an ideal solution for replacing one tooth or a few teeth scattered throughout your bite.
Bridges: If you have multiple missing teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge can be anchored to two implants placed on either side of the gap in your smile.
Dentures: For those who need to replace up to an entire arch of teeth, implant-supported dentures offer many advantages over traditional dentures. The dentures are firmly fixed with six to eight implants for each arch, creating a stable and comfortable fit.
All-on-4®: For patients who qualify, this approach utilizes just four implant posts strategically placed to support an entire dental arch. This results in a shorter surgery and faster recovery than traditional implant-supported dentures.
Quality Dental Implants in Apex
You deserve a healthy, functional smile that increases your self-confidence. Apex Family Dentistry is dedicated to offering customized dental implant restorations to brighten and restore your smile. Our team is passionate about helping you obtain optimal oral health, using their skills and experience to deliver quality care. Whether you're looking for a bridge, crown, or denture, you can trust our team to design a smile you're proud of. Take the first step with dental implants in Apex by scheduling an appointment today!
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