Before any dental implant procedure, your teeth, gums, and jawline will be thoroughly evaluated during your consultation so your doctor can determine what treatment is right for you. During the implant process, you’ll be given local anesthesia to numb your mouth and keep you feeling comfortable and pain-free. Next, an incision will be made in your gum and the implant will be placed. While the placement procedure for dental implants can be done in one day, healing timelines of different types of restorations can vary among patients. Call (713) 789-8680 today to learn more!
Single implants are used to replace a single missing tooth, and are usually restored with a dental crown.
Using a series of dental implants, full-arch implants are meant to restore an entire arch of missing teeth.
Unlike regular dental implants, mini implants are much smaller with only a one-piece screw and do not typically require invasive surgery.
These dentures have a natural appearance and are held in position by dental implants, allowing the force of the bite to maintain the integrity of the jaw bone.
This technique replaces a full arch of upper or lower teeth using only four implants and can be a more permanent and natural-looking alternative to dentures.
We will go over any options with you regarding which dental implant, if any, is right for you and your overall oral health. Dental implants are recommended for missing teeth because of their durability, natural appearance, and stability.
With proper dental care and regular check ups, many dental implants can last a lifetime with an average lifespan of 25 years. Some, however, can require replacement after several years.
Yes! Bone loss occurs when you lose a tooth and your jaw bone is no longer stimulated by the natural pressure of chewing and biting, weakening your jaw bone. Since the post of the dental implant is placed directly into the jaw bone and acts as a tooth root, it restimulates your jaw bone by transmitting the force of chewing. Once a dental implant is put in place, the bone bonds with the titanium for a strong hold, creating a lasting support for your teeth and smile to thrive and stay healthy.
Many dental implant procedures, depending on how many implants you need placed, can be done within just a couple of hours by your Houston dentist. One innovative dental implant process is Teeth in a Day, which immediately places a traditional removable denture so that patients don’t have to spend months without teeth. After the denture is adjusted or replaced, and your smile has fully healed, a permanent denture will be attached.
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