Dental Implants - St. Albans, WV • Winfield, WV • Hurricane, WV

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants consists of three main components: the titanium post that integrates with existing bone tissue, the porcelain crown that attaches to the implant, and the abutment that keeps them together. Each part plays a role in providing a tooth replacement that has longevity, incredibly natural esthetics, stability and restorative benefits. After the implant has integrated with your existing bone tissue, you can expect your tooth replacement to last between 25 years and a lifetime. Just make sure to practice daily oral care and avoid tobacco products at all costs.

Furthermore, eating the foods you enjoy doesn’t have to be a struggle when you have dental implants. Even tough or crunchy foods like steak or apples are easy to eat with dental implants! And, because blood flow and bone stimulation are taking place after an implant restores your smile, you can avoid premature facial sagging of your face and maintain the most amount of biting force possible.

Indications for Dental Implants

There are many ways that you can rebuild your smile with dental implants. Replacing single, multiple, or all the teeth in your jaw is completely ideal. Keep reading to learn more about these options in greater detail.

Missing One Tooth

Replacing a single tooth requires only one titanium implant placed inside of the jaw, which is then given time to heal. After all of your oral structures have healed around the implant, a porcelain crown is placed on top of an abutment, which connects the components together.

Missing Multiple Teeth

Replacing multiple consecutive teeth can be done with an implant-retained bridge. Instead of relying on existing teeth to hold the bridge, which would require removal of tooth enamel, implant-retained bridges use a pair of dental implants to hold either a three- or four-crown bridge. Through this method, you can expect a more stable and reliable restoration.

Missing All Teeth

Fitting a series of dental implants with a full or partial denture is a sure way to create a more reliable and stable fit overall. Plus, you only need to place four to six dental implants to hold a full denture, so your treatment is not nearly as complex as you might initially expect.

Start to Finish Convenience

Our dentists are experts in every stage of dental implant treatment. From planning, to placement to restoration, you can get your entire dental implant treatment completed all under one roof! This makes your appointments more convenient and makes communication of your needs easier within our office. There’s no need to travel to another practice just to have the implant portion of your treatment completed! As part of your consultation, we’ll go over all of your specific needs in greater detail.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

No dental implant treatment is created equal, which is why determining the price of your treatment must start with a detailed consultation. During this appointment, we’ll discuss all of your needs, including the number of implants you need placed, the type of restoration(s) you need to restore your smile, and the preparatory treatments that may be necessary before dental implants can be viable. Even though treatment can be expensive, dental implants are considered to be a long-term investment that lasts for decades, which cannot be said for other forms of tooth replacement.