Dental Implants Hartford-Springfield Area

Replacing Missing Teeth With Implants in Enfield & Hartford

Dental implants are permanent replacements for missing teeth. They function and look like your natural teeth and restore your ability to eat, speak, and laugh without self-consciousness. As the only permanent, fixed solution for missing teeth, dental implants are superior to dentures, crowns, and bridges.

While most people use the term “dental implants” to refer to the entire restoration, the implant itself is the portion that fits in the jawbone to replace the tooth’s missing root or teeth being replaced. The visible part is a crown or dental prosthetic custom designed to resemble your natural teeth.

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Dental Implants are the Best Solution to Replace Missing Teeth

Other options to replace missing or extracted teeth include dentures and bridges. However, dental implant surgery is the only permanent solution that does not require special care. They offer comfort, beauty, and convenience and help preserve the jawbone, which deteriorates if the roots of missing teeth are not replaced. No other dental restoration provides the many benefits of dental implants.

What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Our patients love dental implants for a variety of reasons. They are attractive, comfortable, functional, and protect oral health. The many benefits of implant dentistry include:

  • Natural appearance and feel
  • Preventing deterioration of the jawbone
  • Preserving the natural contours of your face
  • Maintaining proper alignment of remaining teeth
  • No special care is needed. Just brush and floss like natural teeth
  • No embarrassing slipping or shifting, unlike dentures and bridges
  • No need to remove dentures or bridges at night
  • Ability to eat any food without worry
  • Natural bite force makes healthy eating easier
  • No worry about cavities
  • A beautiful smile

What are the Pitfalls of Dental Implants?

Even the finest dental restoration solutions for missing teeth have drawbacks. While dental implants have many advantages, there are pitfalls to consider.

  • Dental implants are expensive and not usually covered by dental insurance
  • The implants have to be surgically placed in the jawbone
  • Dental implants are a time commitment. For most patients, the process takes anywhere from six to nine months.
  • Some people are not candidates for implants. If you have a bleeding disorder, uncontrolled diabetes, or cancer, implants are not an option.

For most patients, the advantages of dental implants outweigh any drawbacks. Our doctors will evaluate your dental history, overall health, and restoration goals to help you determine whether implants are the best option for you.

 

Why Choose I Smile Dental Studio for Dental Implants?

Implant dentistry is a collaborative effort requiring the talents of dentists experienced in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. We can provide exceptional care from the first consultation to your completed restoration in our office, eliminating the need for referrals or consultations with doctors you are not familiar with.

We create customized treatment plans for each patient, taking into consideration the mouth’s shape, the jawbone’s condition, and individual aesthetic goals. Our team of doctors and our dental care team are versed in restoration and cosmetic considerations, delivering a unique blend of artistry and science for exceptional results.

When are Dental Implants Appropriate?

Any time you have one or more missing teeth, you should consider the convenience and beauty of dental implants. Whether you need to replace a single missing tooth or all your teeth, implant dentistry can restore your smile and make using your teeth a pleasure again.

Single Tooth Implant

We can place a dental implant between healthy teeth without damaging adjacent teeth. With a single implant, the crown is attached without impacting other teeth, preserving your natural teeth while restoring the missing tooth. If you opt for a dental bridge, the teeth on either side must be filed down to accept the prosthetic.

Multiple Implants

If you are missing more than one tooth, a dental implant can support a partial denture or bridge, minimizing the need for individual surgical implants for each missing tooth. An individual implant can support up to three restoration crowns or a dental prosthetic.

Full Mouth Dental Implants

Full arch dental implants replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw with a complete arch of replacement teeth. The prosthetic resembles a denture but offers several advantages, including better stability. You can choose between a fixed, permanent prosthetic or a removable denture that snaps onto strategically placed implants.

 

Caring for Your Dental Implants

Patients also love dental implants for their easy care. Practicing good dental hygiene, including daily flossing, twice daily brushing, and twice-yearly dental cleanings and checkups, is all that is needed.

Keep these tips in mind to ensure your dental implants last a lifetime:

  • Use unwaxed floss or floss designed for dental implants
  • Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste
  • Do not neglect brushing around the crown or prosthetic
  • If possible, use a water irrigation tool to remove food debris between the crowns and around the base of the prosthetic.

If you have a removable prosthetic (snap-on denture), follow these guidelines:

  • Soak the prosthetic each day in a cleaner designed for dentures
  • Brush beneath the denture with
  • Periodically check the attachment clips or pins for excessive wear
  • Use a soft toothbrush to clean beneath the denture
  • Always rinse the mouth with cool water before reattaching the prosthetic

An annual checkup is also essential to the success of your dental implants. We recommend a yearly examination following implant placement.

I Smile Dental Studios offers a full scope of dental implant options to replace missing teeth. To discuss the option that is right for you, schedule a consultation with one of our dental implant specialists. Call our Hartford Office at Hartford Office Phone Number 860-247-1021 or our Enfield Office at Enfield Office Phone Number 860-749-0212 today to begin your dental implant journey.