DENTAL IMPLANTS

Restore Your Smile’s Beauty & Functionality

Life-Changing Procedure In Newport News, VA

Rebuild The Structure Of Your Smile

Dental implants are a life-changing procedure that can restore your smile’s beauty and functionality. If you’ve lost teeth as a result of trauma or decay, dental implants are a fantastic way to rebuild the structure of your smile with tough materials that look and feel just like real teeth!

Dental Implants

Mimic The Look, Feel & Function Of Your Existing Teeth

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are tiny titanium posts topped with a natural-looking ceramic cap that mimics the look, feel and function of your existing teeth. Developed by Swedish scientist and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark over thirty-five years ago, this cutting-edge technology makes it possible to restore your smile to its former strength and beauty.

Dental implants differ from other methods of smile restoration, such as dentures or bridges. While other tooth restoration procedures can slip out or require a shift in diet to avoid damaging the new tooth, dental implants are completely indistinguishable from real teeth, with all the strength, beauty and brightness of your natural smile.

Because dental implants are a permanent fixture in your mouth, you won’t need to worry about taking out dentures or “partials” at night, and you can go about your daily routine as normal. Additionally, since dental implants are just as strong as regular teeth, there’s no need to alter your diet or activity levels. You can eat and drink whatever you like without compromising your dental health. Just remember to continue taking care of your dental implants, as you do with your natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing.

Restore Your Smile with Oyster Point Oral & Facial Surgery

Could You Benefit From Dental Implants?

Most people are good candidates for dental implants, and those who aren’t are usually able to become a good candidate through additional procedures such as bone grafting. An ideal candidate for dental implants has healthy gums and enough bone within the jaw to support and anchor the titanium implants.

However, there are certain individuals who may be at an increased risk of poor outcomes. If any of the following sound like you, be sure to mention it at your appointment. Individuals with any of these factors may still be a good candidate for dental implants, but you should speak with our team to ensure we develop a plan that works best for you.

People at an increased risk include:

  • Those with uncontrolled diabetes

  • Individuals with cancer

  • Smokers

  • Frequent Drinkers/Alcoholics

  • Those with uncontrolled gum disease

Ultimately, the best way to tell if you are a good candidate for dental implants is to get an evaluation. If you’re interested in learning more about dental implants or getting this procedure done yourself, please contact our office so we can develop a personalized treatment plan for you.

Look & Feel Just Like Real Teeth!

What To Expect

Prior to your procedure, our team will perform a detailed dental exam, usually involving X-rays or 3D imaging. This helps us to understand if you are a good candidate for dental implants, and if bone grafting is necessary to prepare your jaw and gums for the implants. During this exam, we will also go over your medical history and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual situation, needs and comfort level.

During the procedure, your doctor will begin by offering you local or general anesthesia. When the anesthesia has taken effect, we start by removing the damaged tooth or teeth and cleaning the area of any decay or bacteria. If bone grafting is necessary, this is where that aspect of your procedure will take place.

Once the area is cleared out and prepared for the implant, we will insert the implant and bond it to the jawbone. Once the implant is planted, the process of bone growth and healing begins, followed by the placement of the abutment and the artificial tooth.

This process can take up to several months depending on your personal situation. The implant must also “osseointegrate” with your jaw bone. This means it fully bonds with the bone, becoming a natural part of your mouth. The process can take 3-6 months or longer, depending on your case and the area of the implant.

The entire process could take as little as 4-6 months, or up to 12 months or longer, depending on your oral health.

Passionate About Offering Exceptional Care

Request An Appointment

At Oyster Point Oral & Facial Surgery, we believe that patients deserve the best, and we work hard to provide exactly that to every patient who comes through our doors. Simply fill out the form below and our team will contact you to schedule your appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you!

Location

11842 Rock Landing Drive
Suite 105
Newport News, VA 23606

Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:30 am– 5 pm

Friday
8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Contact

Call Us:
757-596-1200