Dental Implants New Smyrna Beach
Root-to-Crown Smile Restoration
Dentistry has evolved, allowing us to offer safe, reliable, and long-lasting tooth replacement well beyond the capabilities of traditional bridges and dentures. Our dentists at Seaside Dental of New Smyrna Beach are pleased to make dental implants available to patients suffering from tooth loss. Requiring no referrals to outside specialists, you can stay in one convenient location and get the complete care you need. When you’re ready to discuss whether dental implants in New Smyrna Beach are right for you, call us to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Seaside Dental for New Smyrna Beach for Dental Implants?
- Dentist Who Can Conveniently Perform the Entire Procedure In-House
- Digital Dental Impressions Used to Produce Comfortable Restorations
- Affordable In-House Dental Membership Plan for Patients w/o Insurance
What are Dental Implants?
While dental bridges and dentures can rebuild the visual component of your missing teeth, dental implants go beyond the gumline to restore the roots as well. This unique aspect sets them apart from other treatments, allowing you to reap the benefits of a fully rebuilt smile. Dental implants are commonly made of titanium and look similar to screws. Once they are placed within the jawbone and fuse, they establish the foundation of what will become a newly restored set of teeth.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
At Seaside Dental of New Smyrna Beach, we understand that you’re eager to get your new smile underway! However, unlike traditional restorations such as dental bridges and dentures, getting dental implants takes a little bit longer, and for good reason! From the moment you first visit us for your consultation to your in-house surgical procedure and beyond, here’s a closer look at the multi-step process you’ll likely encounter when upgrading your grin with dental implants in New Smyrna Beach.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
The start of your dental implant treatment begins at your consultation at Seaside Dental of New Smyrna Beach. During this visit, your dentist will examine your smile and medical history to determine if you qualify. If necessary, you may require some preliminary procedures like gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, or bone grafting to prepare your mouth for your new restorations. Then, once these are complete, your team can plan the rest of your dental implant treatment and will even guide you through what to expect along the way such as the total cost of your new smile and its estimated timeline.
Dental Implant Surgery
At Seaside Dental of New Smyrna Beach, we are pleased to provide your entire dental implant treatment in-house. This means you won’t need to drive around from practice to practice, fill out the same claim forms repeatedly, or get comfortable with a new dental team.
When you first arrive for your surgical procedure, your dentist’s first priority will be to ensure that you’re comfortable by numbing your mouth. Then, once you’re ready, they will make a small incision in the gums at the site(s) of your dental implants, place the implant post(s) into the jawbone, close the gums with sutures, and cover the implant post(s) with protective caps. Because this is an outpatient procedure, following surgery, you will be free to return home to rest and recover.
Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment Placement
Your dental implants are a new material being introduced to your body, and because of this, it is important that your bones have proper time to heal around them. This is known as osseointegration, and it’s an integral part of the dental implant process. In most cases, this stage takes between four and six months to complete, however the exact duration will vary depending on the patient.
Once your dental implants in New Smyrna Beach have successfully fused with your jaw, you will be ready to return to our office to have the abutments placed on top of your posts. This involves another minor procedure that includes making incisions in the gums. The good news is that healing from this stage should be much faster and more comfortable than your initial surgery, and while your gums recover over the next week or so, the dental lab will be hard at work creating your final restorations -the crown(s), bridge, or denture- which should be ready to be attached very soon!
Delivery of Dental Implant Restorations
Once your gums have healed following the placement of your abutments, you’ll return to Seaside Dental of New Smyrna Beach to have your final restoration(s) placed. At this time, your dentist will verify that your bite is properly aligned and that your prosthetics look and feel comfortable. If all is satisfactory, you’ll be free to begin using and showing off your gorgeous new smile immediately!
Benefits of Dental Implants
The benefits of dental implants go beyond basic smile restoration. That’s why they are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement! If you choose to rebuild your smile with this state-of-the-art solution, then you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
Day-to-Day Benefits
Here are the benefits of dental implants in New Smyrna Beach that you’ll likely notice first:
- Natural Look and Feel – Unlike other tooth-replacement options, dental implants are secured to your jawbone. Plus, the size, shape, and shade of your restoration will be custom-made with your dental needs, face shape, and aesthetic goals in mind. As a result, you won’t have to worry about unwanted attention being drawn to your smile.
- Stronger Bite Force – Like many other patients, you may have resorted to eating the same soft, bland foods on repeat following tooth loss. Fortunately, dental implants restore an estimated 70% of your bite force (as opposed to just 20% with regular dentures). This allows you to eat all your favorite foods without worrying about your teeth shifting.
- Clearer Communication – Another downside of tooth loss: it makes it difficult to enunciate clearly. The good news is that dental implants can help restore your normal speaking patterns, especially since you won’t have to worry about them shifting or sliding out of place.
Health Benefits
Dental implants are also loved by patients and dentists alike because they:
- Preserve More of Your Natural Smile – Although dental bridges are effective, they require the teeth surrounding the gap to be altered, even if they are healthy. That’s not the case with dental implants because they are self-supporting! So, more of your natural smile will be preserved if you pick this popular tooth-replacement option.
- Allows You to Eat More Nutrient-Dense Foods – As we mentioned above, dental implants can restore the strength of your bite that you lost. Not only does this mean you can eat a more satisfying diet, but it also means that you can eat more nutrient-dense foods, which helps your body stay healthy and fight off infections.
- Prevents Dental Drift – Replacing missing teeth with dental implants ensures your natural ones do not shift out of alignment. This is important because even relatively mild dental drift can cause enamel erosion, jaw pain, and additional tooth loss.
Long-Term Benefits
There are also several long-term benefits of dental implants that are noteworthy, including:
- A Longer-Lasting Smile – With the right habits in place, like brushing your teeth for two full minutes each morning and evening, dental implants can last for 30+ years!
- A High Success Rate: Upon initial placement, dental implants have a success rate of 95%. We’ll also share what you can do to prevent failure, like avoiding tobacco products.
- A Reduced Risk of Bone Loss: The placement of your dental implants within the jawbone provides continuous stimulation, so the chances of bone resorption and additional tooth loss are significantly reduced.