If you’re missing teeth, dental implants from our Anaheim implant dentist offer a long-lasting solution to help restore your smile. Whether you need to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, a dental implant is a permanent, natural-looking replacement.
Dental implants are dental appliances that are surgically implanted into the jawbone. The goal is to restore the patient’s smile after losing a tooth or multiple teeth.
After the dental implant integrates into the jawbone, a porcelain crown is placed over the implant. The crown looks and feels like your natural teeth.
Dental implants are incredibly strong and can restore your dental function so you can chew and speak with ease.
Dental implants are a durable and permanent option for patients who are missing teeth. In essence, they consist of three parts: a metal post, abutment, and dental prosthesis. The post is usually made of titanium and is carefully positioned in the jawbone. Once this has adequately healed, an abutment will be screwed into it, and the dental prosthesis, which may be a bridge or dental crown, is attached.
The following are just a few of the benefits of dental implants in Anaheim.
Patients who experience the following might not be good candidates for dental implants. Patients with:
Additionally, patients that smoke aren’t good candidates, as smoking reduces immune function and causes dry mouth, which can result in a failed implant. Patients with poor dexterity or who can’t care for their oral health are generally not good candidates either.
How you care for dental implants depends on the type of implants you have.
Single-Tooth Implants
Single-tooth implants are easy to clean – just brush and floss like normal. If you have any bone loss from losing your tooth, you might need a Waterpik or interdental brushes to clean thoroughly and prevent plaque buildup.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Implant-supported bridges are cleaned like traditional porcelain fixed bridges. Brush like normal. When you floss, use floss threaders to thread the floss under the bridge so you can clean under it and around the dental implants.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures – like All-on-4 dental implants – require floss threaders as well. Your Anaheim implant dentist will provide you with oral hygiene instructions and recommend tools to help keep your dentures and implants clean and tartar-free.
Most people with good oral and general health are excellent candidates for dental implants. Our Anaheim implant dentist will review your individual needs and go over all your tooth replacement options.
Dental implant surgery and a porcelain implant crown can range between $3500 and $7000. Costs will increase for multiple implants, dentures, and adjunct procedures like bone grafting.
Does Dental Insurance Pay for Dental Implants?
Many insurance companies consider dental implants a cosmetic procedure and won’t cover them. Fortunately, more companies recognize the long-term benefits of dental implants and are willing to pay a portion of the costs – some up to 50% of the cost (up to the plan’s annual maximum).
With their high success rate, natural look and feel, and durability, dental implants in Anaheim are an excellent investment. Not only will they help improve your oral health, but they can also impact your quality of life. Don’t let missing teeth hold you back! Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.
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