DENTAL
IMPLANTS
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Did you know that nearly half of the adults living in the United States have missing teeth? We understand first hand the private pain and embarrassment you feel if you are missing one, several, or all of your teeth. As a solution to Missing Teeth, we can use dental implants to provide you with a beautiful, natural-looking smile. Dental implants have quickly become one of the most popular options, providing numerous benefits over more traditional tooth replacement options. At Woodyard Dental Care, PSC, we work with a surgical specialist who will place the implant post, and then we will create and place custom Crowns for your final restoration.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a fairly new addition to the options available for tooth replacement, but they yield a 96% success rate and are highly recommended as a tooth replacement option. They consist of small titanium rods, which are surgically inserted into the jawbone, and may be used in a variety of ways to replace missing teeth. This can include single tooth replacement, serving as an anchor for Partials and Dentures to resist movement, or even restoring the Entire Set Of Teeth. One option that we are very excited about is an option for patients who currently have traditional dentures or are faced with losing all of their teeth. It consists of replacing your missing teeth using a dental implant Bridge that is fixed and permanent, with a full arch of natural-looking replacement teeth supported by dental implants. We will work with you at each step of the way, ensure that you understand all of your options, and together decide the best course of action for your unique situation.
What Are The Benefits
Of Dental Implants?
Restoring your abilities to eat and speak.
Giving you back a beautiful, confident smile.
The restorations are Brushed and Flossed, just like your natural teeth.
The restorations are supported by the implants, rather than your teeth or gums.
Dental Implants are the only tooth replacement option that can stop the bone loss that follows tooth loss, maintaining the strength and integrity of your jaw.
Are Dental Implants
Really Worth It?
STEPS IN THE IMPLANTS PROCEDURE
Step 1
Examination and discussion of tooth replacement options
Step 2
Referral to surgeon for implant placement
Step 3
4 months after implant placement 3dscans for final restoration
Step 4
3 weeks after scans delivery of final restoration ( possible try ins needed to confirm pt satisfaction prior to final restorations).
What If I Don't Replace
My Missing Teeth?
What Is The Dental Implant Placement Process?
Why Is The Implant
Placed By A Specialist?
After we have finished designing your new crowns, the information is then sent to our in-house milling machine, the Planmill Plan Mecha. Your crowns are milled from ceramic blocks. Once finished in the machine, we trim the block, add a glaze, and fire your new crowns in the oven. Other offices need to send your impressions to a dental lab, meaning that it can take several weeks before your new crowns are ready. At Woodyard Dental Care, PSC, we can have your custom crowns ready for placement in only 2 to 4 days.
Are Dental Implants
Expensive?
How Do Dental Implants Compare To Dentures?
Dental Dentures
Dentures are the traditional treatment for missing teeth. They have been used for hundreds of years. The dentures used today, however, are vastly different from their earlier counterparts. Acrylic resin teeth are set into a removable, gum colored acrylic base. The base rests directly on your gums, held in place by suction, and relies on the gum tissue for support. Dentures can be made to replace a full arch of teeth, a full denture, or sections of missing teeth, partial dentures. Partial dentures are similar to full dentures, with the addition of metal clasps that attach to your healthy teeth. These clasps work to provide additional support.
Pros and Cons of Dentures
Benefits of dentures include:
Technological developments have improved dentures from their earlier counterparts. Today, they are less bulky and more comfortable.
They restore your abilities to eat and speak.
Your smile is restored, which can also give you back your confidence
Along with these benefits, dentures do have some major drawbacks.
They require additional nightly maintenance, which can be tedious.
They may slip out of place, which can cause an embarrassing situation.
Dentures, while made from impressions of your mouth, will not always fit properly. As your jawbone changes shape, a natural occurrence following tooth loss, the denture stays the same. This means your dentures will need to be periodically replaced.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a modern alternative to replacing missing teeth. Implants use small titanium posts, which are surgically implanted into the jawbone, to support ceramic crowns that replace your missing teeth. As you heal from the implantation procedure, the bone fuses to the posts, integrating them into your jaw. This process is known as osseointegration. When this process is complete, the implants are strong, stable and immovable. The crowns are screwed in place to the implants and are held securely in place.
Pros and Cons of Dental Implants
Replacing your missing teeth is essential for giving you your life back. We can help you to make the best decision for you that will provide you with the best possible results. Call Woodyard Dental Care, PSC today to learn more and schedule your consultation below.
Implants offer a variety of benefits:
They look, feel and function just like your natural teeth.
Because they are held securely in place, they will not slip around in your mouth.
They can be brushed and flossed just like your natural teeth.
They are more comfortable. The replacement teeth are supported by the implants rather than your gums.
Implants stimulate the jawbone in a similar fashion to the roots of your natural teeth. This helps to prevent the bone loss that follows tooth loss. They work to maintain the health and integrity of your jawbone. Only implants can offer this benefit.
While there are so many benefits to dental implants, there are still a few disadvantages.
They require surgery.
Recovery times can last several months.
Implants often cost more than traditional treatments.
If you do not have enough bone mass to support dental implants, you may require additional or alternative treatments. If you are missing an entire arch of teeth, you may be eligible for the All-on-4 treatment. If you are missing a section of teeth, you may need a bone graft before undergoing implant surgery.
Why Do Dental Implants
Prevent Bone Loss?
Missing Teeth
Cause Bone Loss
Implant Options for
Limited Bone Mass
The Role of Osseointegration for Dental Implants
Osseointegration Provides a Strong Tooth Replacement
Schedule Your Dental Implant Consultation
Are you ready to replace your missing teeth with dental implants and live life to the fullest again? With a successful fusion of the jawbone to the implants, your new teeth will be strong and stable. Dental implants not only restore the basic functions of your mouth, but also improve your smile and quality of life!
Absolutely wonderful experience. Dr. Woodyard explains everything very well and is a true professional. The whole staff is very accommodating and caring.
Jay S
Dr. Woodyard has been my general dentist for more than 10 years and he’s always been so concerned and professional. He is up to date on all the newest innovative treatments. He has done several crowns for me and I was able to get it all done in one day since they were made with the latest technology in house by Dr. Woodyard. I would highly recommend him for all dental needs.
Melissa W
Best dentist I've been to! Very professional operation in all respects. Love that Dr. Woodyard does the majority of usual procedures right in house -- including crowns and root canals. Getting a crown in one visit is truly amazing. Mary is a wonderful hygienist with a solid knowledge of her area of expertise. You won't be disappointed!
Dan J
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HOURS
Monday: By Appointment Only
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
Note: We are closed for lunch from
1 - 2 Tue, Wed, & Thurs.
12:30 - 1:00 Friday
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