Dental Implants – Edison, NJ
New Teeth That Last a Lifetime
While all of our prosthetic teeth work well, you may want truly excellent ones. Fair enough – quality is crucial when it comes to smile restoration. With that said, you should give serious thought to our dental implants in Edison – the best tooth replacements we have. These posts would make your grin full and gorgeous again, offsetting the effects of tooth loss. Just keep reading to learn more about them, or book a consultation with us soon.
Why Choose One Dental New Jersey for Dental Implants?
- Implant Surgery Handled Entirely In-House
- Many Dental Insurance Providers Accepted
- Fee-for-Service Dental Financing
What Are Dental Implants?
Today’s dental implants are small, tooth-sized posts made of durable titanium. Due to their design, dentists use them to replace the roots of a patient’s missing teeth.
Notably, dental implants don’t work like other replacement teeth. They’re set directly in your jaw’s empty sockets; they don’t just sit over your gums. As such, each post fuses with (and stimulates) your jaw to become a permanent part of your mouth. This process ensures your new “teeth” remain secure and stable over time, with virtually no risk of them slipping or falling out.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Dental implant treatment involves four key steps, including:
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – At the start of treatment, you’ll consult with our dentists. This talk allows us to learn about your oral health, smile goals, etc.
- Dental Implant Surgery – If our team approves, we’ll follow your consultation with an implant surgery done at our office.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – After your surgery, your dental implants will slowly fuse with your jaw. We’ll place your posts’ abutments when that process concludes.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – We’ll place your final restoration after you’ve healed from the abutment work. Based on your situation, it could be a dental crown, bridge, or denture.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
If you receive dental implants from us, you should expect the following benefits:
- A Lifelike Smile – Since dental implants are capped with porcelain, they “blend in” with your other teeth seamlessly. Most people won’t even notice they aren’t real.
- High-Success Rate – Thanks to modern resources, dental implants almost always succeed. Their long-term success rate even exceeds 95%!
- A Younger Face – By stimulating your jawbone, dental implants keep your face young-looking.
- Better Chewing – Dental implants restore your bite force once placed, allowing you to chew tough foods again.
- Enduring Effects – When given proper care, dental implants can last twenty years or more.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Whether you’ve lost one tooth or many, dental implants would likely help you. The posts can “fill” any of the unwanted gaps in your grin. Just note that we’ll need to check you for healthy gums and a dense jaw; treatment can’t work without those traits. Only after we have can we plan what type of implant you need.
Missing One Tooth
Those who’ve lost a single tooth should get a dental implant and crown. All in all, this pair of prosthetics would restore your smile longer than a dental bridge would. It also wouldn’t alter your nearby natural teeth like other tooth replacement options; it’d just fuse with your jaw and stay secure.
Missing Multiple Teeth
If you’ve lost several adjacent teeth, an implant bridge is likely your best bet. This device uses dental implants instead of crowns, and it can treat large smile gaps. An implant bridge also won’t alter your nearby natural teeth; it doesn’t rely on abutments for security. To that extent, your smile’s remaining enamel will stay safe.
Of course, maybe your missing teeth aren’t adjacent. That would mean a partial implant denture suits you better.
Missing All Teeth
A full implant denture is ideal for patients who’ve lost (or will lose) all their teeth. After all, this appliance can restore an entire arch with just a few well-placed posts. It wouldn’t slip or fall like a regular denture might, either; it should remain stable for many years. Even better is that the denture uses few posts to make treatment less invasive.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Even if you want dental implants, you should note their price before getting them. Just know that doing so will require a visit with our team; the treatment’s cost varies by patient. Through consultation, we’ll share the cost of your dental implants and ways to make them affordable. Our team can also outline your posts’ pricing factors, the role of dental insurance, payment options, and more.
Dental Implant FAQs
How are Dental Implants Made?
A dental implant is made of two parts: a small, screw-shaped piece of titanium called the post, and the restoration, which is usually a dental crown and abutment. Posts are manufactured in a variety of pre-selected sizes to ensure each patient gets the right implant for their needs. In contrast, the restoration is completely custom-made. After your dentist in Edison places your dental implant, they will take impressions of your teeth and send them to a dental lab.
There, a technician will create a long-lasting, durable dental implant restoration out of porcelain or another high-quality material. This restoration will be sent back to our office, and it will be attached to your dental implant, completing your implant procedure.
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
Dental implants typically last up to 30 years or more with proper placement and care. In fact, it’s very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.
However, the dental implant restoration, such as a dental crown or set of overdentures, usually will not last this long. Your restoration is exposed to regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more, and may need to be replaced a few times over the years.
Can Dental Implants Get Infected?
While dental implants can’t get infected, the gums around them can. The latter is known as “peri-implantitis” and a very rare complication of treatment. When it occurs, it’s usually because the implant wasn’t well cared for or kept clean after surgery.
You can avoid peri-implantitis by following your dentist’s instructions while recovering, and by brushing and flossing regularly after your implant has healed.
Will Dental Implants Stop Bone Loss?
Yes. Bone loss occurs when your jawbone is no longer stimulated by the natural pressure of chewing and biting. Your tooth transmits this force through the root and into your jawbone, which keeps your jawbone healthy.
When you lose a tooth, this process stops, and the jawbone tends to weaken. Since the post of the dental implant is placed directly into the jawbone and acts as a tooth root, it restimulates your jaw bone by transmitting the force of chewing and biting once again.
Can Dental Implants Be Done in One Day?
Some types of dental implant systems can be done in one day. The restoration is usually temporary until you have fully healed from your dental implant placement surgery. This solution allows you to speak and eat normally, however, the restoration is temporary.
As your mouth heals, you’ll attend appointments at your doctor’s office where impressions will be taken. These impressions will guide the manufacturing of your restoration. This permanent restoration will be a more durable, long-lasting, and natural-looking prosthetic than your temporaries. Call today to receive dental care for your dental implants in Edison.