Missing teeth make it hard to bite and chew, limiting what foods you can eat comfortably. Each tooth that goes missing or becomes unsalvageable puts additional strain on your remaining teeth, leading to more damage and tooth loss. With advancements in tooth restoration, we can restore any missing teeth with dental implants.
Dental implants can restore your smile’s complete strength and natural beauty, whether you’re missing a single tooth or considering full mouth dental implants as an alternative to ill-fitting dentures. Our American Dental Health Providers team has the advanced training and surgical technology to rebuild your smile with affordable dental implants in Downey, CA, Fallbrook, CA, Long Beach, CA, or Torrance, CA!
Dental implants stand out as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth due to their ability to closely replicate the appearance and function of natural teeth. The implant post is surgically placed directly into the supporting bone tissue, substituting the natural tooth root.
An abutment attaches securely to the post, forming a customized connection point for the restoration—typically a crown or bridge—that completes the structure. Together, these components ensure optimal chewing function, durability, longevity, and a natural aesthetic, making dental implants an unparalleled solution for tooth replacement.
A single dental implant is the ideal replacement method if you’re missing one tooth or individual teeth in different mouth areas. Other options, like traditional dental bridges, involve working on otherwise healthy neighboring teeth to support a replacement, making a dental implant a more conservative option from a dental health perspective.
Each tooth that goes missing puts excess strain on the remaining teeth, which can lead to further damage and tooth loss. A dental implant prevents damage by rebuilding a functional, balanced bite while blending seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
When multiple teeth are missing in one area, a dental bridge supported by implants offers a stable and long-lasting solution. An implant-supported bridge is much more functional than a partial denture, which can’t stand up to crunchy or chewy foods and can even wear down your natural teeth over time.
Unlike traditional bridges, implant-supported bridges don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support. This preserves the health of your remaining natural teeth and ensures a more secure fit. This makes them more versatile, as they don’t require stable teeth on both sides of a gap.
For those needing to replace a full arch of teeth, implant-supported dentures provide superior stability and comfort compared to traditional dentures. These dentures snap onto specialized abutments, eliminating the worry of slipping and allowing you to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
However, you’ll still be able to remove your prosthesis for easy cleaning at home. Implant-supported dentures are also generally a more cost-efficient option for those looking for affordable dental implants.
Full mouth dental implants are the gold-standard solution to complete tooth loss. With a few strategically placed implant posts, we can rebuild your entire smile with strong, durable restorations that look, feel, and function like healthy natural teeth.
Because full mouth dental implants are permanently fixed in place, you’ll never have to worry about leaving your teeth in a glass at night. This allows us to craft your new smile from heavier, more durable materials that retain their beauty, resist stains, and fully restore your ability to eat without limitations.
We understand how intimidating the idea of dental implant surgery can be. During your first visit, we want to get to know you and understand how your oral health problems have affected your life. We’ll collect detailed digital diagnostic images to evaluate the condition of your jawbone and surrounding structures and perform a thorough examination to identify any other treatment needs, such as tooth extractions or bone grafts.
We will then create a personalized treatment plan that outlines the steps of your implant procedure, tailored to your specific needs. We’ll always take the time to ensure you understand our recommendations and feel confident making informed decisions about your care.
Depending on your specific needs, we may need to prepare a strong foundation for your implants by removing unsalvageable teeth or rebuilding adequate bone volume. As with every procedure at American Dental Health Providers, you’ll rest comfortably with safe and effective dental sedation .
We’ll make a small incision in the gums to access the underlying bone and place your implants into predetermined spots within your jawbone. Once placed, we will attach an abutment connector and affix your temporary restoration. This temporary restoration will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of your new smile immediately, meaning you will never go without teeth.
Over the next several months, your implant posts will fuse to the surrounding bone during osseointegration. We will schedule a follow-up visit to monitor the healing process and address any questions you may have. During this visit, we will check the progress of osseointegration. We will adjust your temporary prosthesis to ensure comfort and proper fit if necessary.
Once your mouth has healed, you’ll return to our office for updated scans and to have your final restorations placed.
This final restoration is hand-crafted from the highest-quality material and built to last. With proper at-home care and regular checkups, your dental implants have the potential to last an entire lifetime!
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