Dental Implants
Dental implants are a very reliable source for effective tooth replacement. Transform your smile with permanent dental implants at DeFuniak Springs Family Dental.
Implant Dentistry in DeFuniak Springs, FL
DeFuniak Springs Family Dental is at the forefront of restorative dental technology, offering dental implants as a permanent solution for missing teeth. Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Our dedicated team uses advanced techniques and materials to ensure your implant journey is successful, from initial consultation to final restoration. With dental implants, we’re committed to restoring not just your smile, but also your confidence and quality of life.
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What is the procedure for dental implants?
The procedure for dental implants involves several key steps, carried out over multiple visits:
- Consultation and Planning: An initial examination to assess your oral health, take necessary scans, and develop a personalized treatment plan.
- Preparation: If needed, tooth extraction or bone grafting is performed to prepare your jawbone.
- Implant Placement: A titanium implant post is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it will serve as the new tooth root. This is done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
- Healing Period: A period of healing (osseointegration) follows, where the implant fuses with the jawbone, usually taking several months.
- Abutment Placement: Once the implant has bonded with the jawbone, an abutment is attached to the post to hold the new tooth.
- Crown Attachment: Finally, a custom-made crown, matching your natural teeth, is attached to the abutment.
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What types of dental implants exist?
There are primarily two types of dental implants:
- Endosteal Implants: The most common type, these implants are placed directly into the jawbone, acting as an artificial root to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.
- Subperiosteal Implants: These are placed under the gum but on or above the jawbone, suitable for patients who do not have enough healthy jawbone and do not want to undergo a bone augmentation procedure to rebuild it.
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What are the benefits of dental implants?
Dental implants offer several benefits, making them a preferred choice for tooth replacement:
- Natural Look and Feel: Implants provide the most natural-looking and functional tooth replacement, improving your appearance and speech.
- Durability: With proper care, implants are very durable and can last many years, often for a lifetime.
- Bone Health: They help to maintain and stimulate bone growth, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure.
- Improved Oral Health: Unlike bridges, implants do not require reducing other teeth, preserving more of your own teeth and improving long-term oral health.
- Comfort and Confidence: Implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures and give you back your confidence to eat, laugh, and enjoy life.
More Questions?
If you have more questions about dental implants, please contact our office, and we will be happy to discuss further.
