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We Restore “Gappy” Smiles with Durable, Solid, and Natural-looking Dental Implants
Missing teeth can be embarrassing, causing you to hide your smile when talking or smiling. Moreover, the space left by missing teeth can affect your oral functionality and cause the remaining teeth to shift, affecting your bite alignment. At Brentwood Dental Care, we understand the challenges that come with tooth loss. Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel offer high-quality dental implants to help you regain your confidence, functionality, and health.
How do dental implants replace missing teeth?
Dental implants are a modern way of replacing teeth. Instead of just replacing the crown, dental implants replace the entire tooth, including the root. Your implant consists of a titanium post that sits below the gum line to act like your natural tooth root. This “tissue-friendly” titanium fuses with the jawbone over time to become part of your dentition.
The dentist attaches a prosthetic device called an abutment above the implant post. This small metal connector protrudes above the gum line to connect your implant to the replacement teeth. The final component of the implant system is a custom-made, realistic-looking dental crown, denture, or bridge. Dental implants offer the closest feel and appearance to natural teeth.
How are dental implants placed?
Your implant treatment starts with a consultation to evaluate your eligibility for the procedure. Potential candidates must have a healthy jawbone and good oral and overall health. Patients with severe bone loss may need bone grafting to stabilize their jawbone to support implantation.
Our office ensures superior implant outcomes by integrating technology into your treatment. We use digital X-rays, 3D CT scanners, and other advanced tools for fully guided implant surgery. Dr. Mungcal achieves precision in implant surgery by carefully positioning the titanium post at the ideal angle, depth, and alignment for optimal results.
After surgery, the implants fuse with the jawbone for about six months. Once healing occurs, you’ll return to our office for abutment placement. This minor surgery begins by opening up the gums to reveal the implant. The dentist then places a small prosthetic tool and gives your gums about two weeks to heal.
The final step of the implant procedure is to place a tooth-colored crown or other restoration. The prosthetic tooth is customized and created from lifelike materials to ensure that the implant looks and functions like natural teeth.
How long do dental implants last?
Dental implants can last many years with proper maintenance. Once they fuse with the jawbone, they remain there for a lifetime. The only part needing replacement is the crown, typically after 10 years or more. The durability of implants makes them a cost-effective tooth loss solution in the long run despite the high initial cost.
What are the other benefits of dental implants?
Laughing freely and eating without concerns about a loose denture can be life-changing. Here are more benefits of dental implants.
- Natural look and feel
- Implants offer functional stimulation to preserve your jawbone
- Implants are maintained like natural teeth
- Stability when eating or speaking
- Maintains your healthy bite
- Enhanced confidence
Are you ready to secure your smile with implants at Brentwood Dental Care?
Do you need dental implants in Brentwood, California? It’s one of the best decisions in life. Dental implants rebuild your smile and restore your confidence, functionality, and aesthetics like you never lost teeth! To get started, dial (310) 444-9900 to reserve an appointment with your dentist near me for dental implants.