Dental Implants

Are you missing one or many teeth? We understand how much this can impact your daily life, from your confidence to how you eat. However, most people do not realize that it can affect your oral health, smile alignment, and jaw health.

Dental implants are one of the most reliable and effective ways to restore full function to your mouth. If you’re ready to get started on your journey to a fully restored smile, contact Evolve Dental Care to schedule your consultation.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a durable and natural-looking way to replace missing teeth. They replace both the visible part of your tooth and the root of your tooth.

This treatment restores the function and look of your natural smile in addition to maintaining your alignment and bite. Dental implants refer to the replacement root of your tooth, which is made up of titanium rods bonded to your jawbone to create a root-like function.

Dental implants use an abutment to place a dental accessory on top of the implant, such as a crown or bridge, to complete your smile. If you want to get started with this restorative and cosmetic procedure then call our dental office today to schedule an appointment.

What Is the Dental Implant Process?

This treatment creates a permanent, tooth so it takes some time for your mouth to adjust, anywhere between one to three months. 

1. Restoration Consultation

During your initial consultation, Dr. Oliver will assess your oral health, take digital images, and talk with you about your goals. This allows us to craft a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

2. Placing the Implant

The actual treatment process starts with the implant rod. This rod is made from high-grade medical titanium, and it is placed into your jaw right where a natural root would have been.

3. Osseointegration

After this placement, the area around the implant heals, going through a process called osseointegration. This healing process causes the bone and the implant to fuse in a way that makes both of them stronger and more secure.

4. Custom Crown

After osseointegration is complete, the structure is topped with a custom-crafted dental crown, which replaces the visible surface of your tooth. This crown is not only crafted to fill the gap in your mouth but to match perfectly with the adjacent teeth, making it all but indistinguishable from the rest of your smile.

5. Maintaining Your Implant

Once treatment is finished, the dentist will give you instructions on maintaining your implant for long-lasting results. It is important to schedule routine 6-month appointments to make any necessary adjustments and take proper care of both your implant and oral health.

Why Implants

Dental implants are built to last, standing up to the daily demands of life just like your natural teeth. They will endure the everyday wear and tear of your teeth with no extra work or maintenance. Simply floss and brush as you would with any other tooth.

Implant structures truly are a great replacement for your whole tooth.

There are benefits under the surface as well. When teeth are missing, the gums and jawbone around the area begin to lose mass. As they recede, the mouth sinks in, and the thinner bone levels become weaker.

Implants head that off. By fusing the rod with the bone, recession is halted, and your jaw stays as healthy as though it still had all of its natural teeth.

A Fully Functional Smile Once Again

There are many advantages when it comes to this specific dental treatment, ones that you cannot receive with any other restoration treatment:

• Permanent | Since this treatment requires a titanium rod bonded to your jawbone it is a permanent treatment designed to last a lifetime.

• Improved Aesthetics | Implants are identical to regular teeth, so they visually restore your smile, offering you confidence once again.

• Functional | Implants restore your ability to eat and speak as if your tooth had never been lost. They eliminate whistling that may happen due to gaps as well.

• Improved Oral Health | Dental implants protect your alignment and bite by creating a placeholder. Without a dental implant, your surrounding teeth may move and ruin your previously straight smile.

These benefits, along with the benefits that come from visiting Dr. Oliver at Evolve Dental Care, make receiving implants for your restorations a compelling offer.

Implants can restore one or all of your missing teeth, so if you have damage to your smile, you can trust implants from Evolve Dental Care to treat them. Contact us today to get started on your new smile.

Bone Density and Grafts

To securely place an implant, your jawbone needs to be strong enough. If you’ve been missing teeth for a while, your jawbone may have lost some density, making it less ideal for implant placement.

Fortunately, there is a way to combat this. Bone grafts are a successful and effective way to thicken up the bone before the implant is placed. Here at Evolve Dental Care, we can work with you to make sure that your mouth is in ideal health before any implants are placed. We are committed to reviving smiles, no matter the stage they are in.

Ask About Dental Implants

Our restorative dentistry can bring you a new life. If you have one or more missing teeth, dental implants may be the treatment for you. Give us a call with any questions about implants, or to set up a dental appointment with our Richmond office.