Dental Implants

Dental implants are sturdy and made from a mixture of different alloys that is not susceptible to disease or decay. Therefore, they will last a long time as long as the mouth and gums are healthy, as this is necessary for the implant to be successful.

Regular mouth care, dental checkups, and teeth cleaning will help the teeth and gums stay healthy. Although every patient is different, with proper dental care, your implants should last 10 – 20 years before needing to be replaced.

Although it varies from patient to patient, for healthy patients who receive regular dental care, implants generally have a 90 – 95% success rate. If you take good care of your teeth and see your dentist often, you should have good success.

All-on-4® is a trademarked treatment procedure that essentially involves replacement of all missing teeth in one jaw using only 4 implants. This procedure specifically benefits patients with significant bone loss in the back areas of the mouth.

Dental implants are metal screws attached to the jawbone to support dentures. Normally, an overdenture would be made for the implants, but if you currently have dentures, ask your dentist to examine your current dentures for the possibility of using them with the implants.

No, dental implants are fixed solidly in the bone and allow teeth to be replaced in a manner that is closest to natural teeth.

Dental implants are used to provide support for a removable overdenture, which snaps onto the implants and creates a stable base. They feel more like your natural teeth because they do not slip or move, or require dental adhesives to stay in place. Implant-supported prostheses can be removable or fixed wraparound bridges, depending on the type and material used.

Fixed implant-supported bridges are permanent and can only be removed by a dentist for cleanings. The prosthesis can be made of many different materials depending on each person’s needs and conditions, and this has to be discussed with the dentist after considering all the contributing factors.

The cost for implants can vary greatly, depending on how many teeth are being replaced (a single tooth versus a full mouth restoration). A lot will depend on the bone quantity and region, as well as other factors. Certain insurance plans may cover some percentage of dental implant costs, but it will depend on your insurer and your coverage. We can always pre authorize any claims to get a rough estimate of covered benefits.