Dental Implants St. Augustine
Giving You the Chance to Smile for a Lifetime
At Total Dental Care, we offer many different options when it comes to tooth replacement, but if you prefer something that delivers permanence and longer-lasting stability, you won’t find a better solution than dental implants. Delivering natural-looking results and optimal functionality, our dental implants make it possible for you to enjoy a better-quality smile as well as improved overall health. If you are without one or more missing teeth and would like to discuss the potential for dental implants, give our office a call today.
Why Choose Total Dental Care for Dental Implants?
- We Partner with Local Dental Implant Specialists
- CT/Cone Beam Scanner Used for Treatment Planning
- In-House Discount Plan for Uninsured Patients
What are Dental Implants?
Dental bridges and dentures only replace the visible portion of your smile, but dental implants restore the roots and crowns of missing teeth. Made of titanium, these posts mimic the look of small screws while delivering similar functionality as tooth roots. When placed within the jawbone, they fuse over time to allow for a stable smile that can last 30 years or more; in fact, many cases state that these prosthetics can last a lifetime.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – You will first need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lee. He will use our CT/Cone Beam Scanner to craft a personalized treatment plan that indicates whether you require additional preliminary treatments or not.
- Dental Implant Surgery – Total Dental Care does not perform dental implant surgery in-house, so we will refer you to an outside specialist. They will place each implant into the appropriate area along your jawbone to ensure maximum support.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Once your surgery is complete, you will return home to heal and allow osseointegration to occur. This involves the implants fusing with your jawbone and can take 4-6 months. You will then have your metal abutments attached, which ensures your restoration and implant remain connected.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – During your initial consultation, Dr. Lee will determine which type of restoration you will need (i.e., crown, bridge, or denture). He will have it created and ready for placement once you are fully healed.
Benefits of Dental Implants
While dental bridges and dentures offer many benefits, dental implants go a step further to deliver the kind of advantages that cannot be achieved with any other form of tooth replacement. These unique prosthetics not only make it easier to eat the foods you love because of the optimal stability, but they also allow for better oral health and well-being. You’ll enjoy greater confidence each time you speak to others or prepare to enjoy a meal, and you’ll appreciate the beautiful aesthetic that comes from a smile that looks and feels natural.
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