Dental Implants in Livermore
Missing and decaying teeth can affect both your appearance and oral function. At Smiles By Design, we offer dental implants to restore the beauty and function of your smile. Our experienced team works closely with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. We offer various implant options, from single-tooth crowns to All-on-4® treatment, so that you can find the right solution for you.
We handle all pretreatments, implant placements, and restorations in-house to make the process as smooth as possible. Our compassionate team is dedicated to giving you a smile you can't wait to show off. Call us today to learn more about implant dentistry in Livermore!
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What Is Implant Dentistry?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. Designed to mimic the look and function of natural teeth, teeth implants offer a long-lasting solution for tooth loss. They consist of three main components: the post, the abutment, and the restoration. With various options available, our dentist can help restore your smile to meet your unique needs. Our dental implant options include:
- Crowns: Our single-tooth implants restore individual teeth, offering a seamless, natural appearance while preserving your ability to bite, chew, and speak with ease.
- Bridges: A series of connected artificial teeth anchored by implants, designed to fill gaps left by missing teeth and restore your smile and oral function.
- Full Dentures: Complete, implant-supported dentures that offer a secure fit, restoring your smile and improving your oral function for everyday tasks.
- All-on-4: A revolutionary treatment that replaces a full set of teeth with just four strategically placed implants. This treatment offers quicker healing times and a secure, long-lasting solution to restore your teeth, oral function, and smile. Our dentist will determine if this treatment is right for you.
Why Might I Need Dental Implants?
Implant teeth offer a versatile and long-lasting solution for various dental concerns. Dental implants provide a secure and natural-looking solution whether you need to replace missing teeth, enhance your smile, or improve oral function. Reasons you may need implant dentistry include:
- Replacing Missing Teeth: Whether due to injury, decay, or gum disease, implants restore the appearance of your smile and help improve overall oral function.
- Restoring Oral Function: Implants provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures, enhancing your ability to chew and speak comfortably.
- Preventing Bone Loss: Our implants stimulate your jawbone, preventing bone deterioration that can occur after tooth loss and helping to maintain your facial structure and appearance.
Dental Implant Pretreatments
If your smile isn't healthy enough to support dental implants, our dentist will perform pretreatments to prepare the area. These procedures, all done in the office, may include bone grafts, sinus lifts, gum disease treatments, and extractions.
During a bone graft, we add bone materials to your jawbone to strengthen it and provide a solid foundation for the implant. If you're getting an implant in your upper jaw, a sinus lift may be needed to raise the sinus cavity, making room for a bone graft and creating enough bone for the implant.
We will also treat gum disease before placing your implant. If there's infection or inflammation in your gums, our dentist will address it with treatments like deep cleaning or scaling and root planing to combat gum disease. While we always try to save your natural teeth, if a tooth is too damaged or decayed, it may need to be extracted to make room for your implant. These pretreatments help build a strong, healthy foundation to promote a successful implant.
Our Implant Teeth Process
Our comprehensive dental implant process begins with a thorough exam and consultation, where our dentist takes the time to understand your smile goals and needs. Based on this information, we create a personalized treatment plan tailored to you. If any pretreatments, such as bone grafts or extractions, are necessary, we perform them and allow time for healing before proceeding with implant placement.
Once your mouth is ready, we use advanced technology, including our CBCT scanners and panoramic x-rays, to map out your treatment and ensure precise implant placement. Using computer-guided surgery, we place the implant into your jawbone with accuracy. Over the next several months, the implant will fuse with your bone through osseointegration, creating a strong foundation for your restoration.
Once the implant has fully integrated, you'll return to our office to have your custom restoration placed. Our approach to implant dentistry provides a durable, long-lasting solution for tooth loss, helping you regain confidence, function, and the smile you deserve.
Dental Implant FAQs
We understand that dental implants can seem intimidating, and you may have many questions. Our experienced team prioritizes your comfort and is here to answer all your questions throughout the process. Below are some common questions regarding implant dentistry:
Caring for your dental implants is much like caring for your natural teeth. Be sure to brush twice a day, floss regularly, and schedule routine checkups with our dentist. With consistent oral hygiene, your implants can provide long-lasting results.
After we place your implant, discomfort or swelling may occur, so you'll need to stick to soft foods for a few days. Once the implant has integrated and the final restoration is in place, you can eat as you normally would with your new implant.
Dental implants can be placed in your upper and lower jaw. Whether you need a single implant, multiple implants, or full arch restoration, our implants can be customized to restore both upper and lower teeth.
Quality Dental Implants in Livermore
At Smiles By Design, we are dedicated to helping you regain your smile's appearance and function with dental implants. Our skilled team works with you every step of the way to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Whether you need a single implant or a full arch restoration, we offer various options to restore your oral health. Contact us today to learn more about dental implants in Livermore!
CALL US: (925) 678-6638 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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