Dental Implants

Henderson, NV
If you have missing teeth, you may be considering getting dental implants or searching for suitable solutions to restore your smile.
If you are still unsure, you may find that a dental implant is the perfect replacement option for a missing tooth.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a form of restorative dentistry used to replace missing teeth. They are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed inside the jawbone to restore a patient’s function (chewing, talking, smiling, etc.) and appearance.
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This tiny titanium implant acts as a tooth root, and is placed so that the jawbone can grow around it and fuse it into place firmly.
Once it is healed, an abutment is placed on top, forming a screw that holds a dental crown in place. Once all these three come together, it looks and functions just like a natural tooth.

Is Everyone A Candidate? Who Should Not Get Dental Implants?

Typically, anyone who is missing one tooth or more can get dental implants. A single tooth implant is for one tooth, while multiple tooth implants or an All-On-4 treatment are for patients who have lost several teeth.
The best candidates for dental implants are patients with a healthy jawbone and appropriate bone mass. If our professionals evaluate that your bone mass is below the required quality, you may be required to undergo a bone graft procedure before getting your implants.

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  • Dental Implant Options
  • Average Pricing
  • Factors That Affect Eligibility
  • And More!

What Are The Benefits Of Dental Implants?

Aesthetically and functionally, dental implants are the most natural option to replace missing teeth. They look, feel, and function so much like a natural tooth, most patients can’t even tell the difference between their natural teeth and their implant tooth.
Dental Implants are the strongest restorative option for missing teeth. Made of the strongest materials (titanium and zirconia), they are made to withstand all the rigors of every day life, including eating your favorite foods.
While the lifespan of dental crowns, bridges and dentures average between 5-10 years, dental implants can last much longer- even your lifetime. Because of the superior materials and the process, dental implants are the longest-lasting option for tooth replacement.
Dental Implants promote stronger bones. Both a tooth and its root are needed to stimulate growth and keep jawbones healthy. Without both, bone loss will occur wherever there is a tooth missing, and will continue to deteriorate over time. Dental implants are the only restorative option that replace the tooth and the root, which allows the bone to continue to grow and be strong. This also prevents facial sagging, which is common among patients with deteriorating jaw bone.
Dental implants are easy to maintain. They don’t slide out while you’re eating or talking, they don’t make clicking sound when you move your mouth, there is no need for glues, and you don’t have to remove them to clean them. Maintenance for dental implants is as easy as brushing, flossing, and keeping up with your routine dental visits.

What Is The Procedure For Dental Implants?

The first step to dental implants is having our dental professionals assess your medical records, bone health, and also see if you need to extract any teeth.
The next step of the dental implants procedure is done under local anesthesia to keep you comfortable. Our professionals will surgically place the titanium post in your jawbone.
The implant is compatible with the human body and is left to heal over a period of months (this may vary depending on patients general health and hygiene).
Once healed, the abutment (connector piece) is placed and your artificial tooth crown is placed to complete the procedure.

What To Expect After The Procedure

What you can expect after dental implant surgery will very depending on what type of dental implant(s) you are having and other medical conditions. Generally, the day of surgery you may feel drowsy and have bleeding, but not much pain. The next few days you may notice some facial bruising/swelling. This is part of the body’s natural healing process and is perfectly normal. Over the next few weeks, you will be scheduled for follow-up visits for your doctor to monitor the healing process and will see/feel gradual improvement.
After your dental implant procedure is complete, you will be able to return to eating your favorite foods, which is not the case after a root canal procedure or the placement of a temporary dental crown.
Your jaw will heal and grow new bone, helping to keep the dental implant permanently in place. You will brush and floss around your new dental implant just like you care for the rest of your natural teeth.

Are Dental Implants Affordable?

The pricing of dental implants actually depends on how many missing teeth you are replacing, and also if there are other procedures involved like initial extraction of damaged teeth, or bone grafts.
In comparison with other restorative options, dental implants generally cost more initially, but are more cost effective because they last much longer.

Schedule An Appointment For Dental Implants Today!

To learn more about dental implants, full mouth dental implants, all on 4 dental implants, and mini dental implants, call the dental office of Joshua M. Ignatowicz DMD & Associates at 702-473-5100 to schedule a consultation today!

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