Dental Implants | Grand Rapids MI
Our Grand Rapids dental implant dentists at Cascade Cosmetic and Family Dentistry will transform your smile. Getting dental implants is easier than you might think. Implants can replace a single tooth, or a full set of teeth. Treatment is usually carried out in the office under local anesthetic or light sedation. Often, a dental implant can be placed at the same time as tooth removal. A temporary crown can be attached so that the patient doesn't have to leave the office with missing teeth.The process is usually completed in two phases. In the first stage, the dental implant (a small titanium device shaped like a tooth root) is placed into the jaw bone. A period of time is allowed for the dental implant to attach to the bone, a process known as osseointegration.
The second phase takes place after osseointegration. A post that extends above the gum line is added, and a series of impressions and bite registrations are made. A replacement tooth (or crown) is custom made in the laboratory and attached to the post with cement or a tiny screw.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a special surgical grade titanium post, manufactured to highly precise specifications, under strict sterile conditions, that is inserted surgically into the jawbone below the gum surface. The bone bonds to the post, forming a secure foundation to which your new teeth can be attached. Implants can replace a single tooth, or a full set of teeth.
What are the advantages of implants over bridges?
Whether it is being used to replace a single tooth or several teeth, dental implants offer several advantages. Replacement teeth attached by implants feel and function like your real teeth. They allow you to speak and chew more naturally.
Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, so they help to keep it strong and healthy. They’re easier to keep clean, so your gums stay healthier. With bridges, on the other hands, your gums may recede, leaving you with a visible metal base and a less attractive smile. The cement in bridges may also wash out, leading to decay between teeth.
Bridges are attached to adjacent teeth, which have to be ground down to make room for the bridge. A tooth implant doesn’t require that grinding, so your adjoining teeth remain intact and less susceptible to decay.
The major benefits of implants include:
- A better ability to chew
- An improved appearance
- Increased confidence with speaking, smiling, and chewing
- Maintenance of a healthier diet
- Compared to traditional crowns and bridges implants are considered far more beneficial over time
- Implant placement success rates today are nearly 95%
Protect your health, comfort, smile, and investment. Renew your confidence by contacting us to learn more about the latest advancements in dental implant technology. Take advantage of the various options available today in cosmetic dentistry procedures and walk away with an amazing smile. Please contact Grand Rapids Implant Dentists, Dr. Haack and Dr. Cilla at Cascade Cosmetic & Family Dentistry to schedule your personal dental implant consultation at: 888-440-9297.
