Improving Your Smile Through Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants
CRAFTING SMILES THAT LAST
Dental implants at Artisan Dental are the most durable and natural-feeling solution for replacing a missing tooth, and our teams place and restore implants at both our Burke, VA and Chevy Chase, MD offices.
A titanium implant post is surgically placed into the jawbone where it fuses with the bone over several months, creating a stable foundation for a custom-crafted crown that looks and functions like a real tooth.
Unlike bridges, implants do not require altering adjacent healthy teeth. Unlike dentures, implants are fixed and do not shift. For most patients who are good candidates, implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement.
TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS AND BENEFITS
With the many types of dental implants, it can be hard to differentiate between all of your options. The most common types include:
- Single tooth implants
- Multiple tooth implants
- Implant-retained dentures
- All-on-4
- All-on-6
Be sure to ask our doctors about which option makes the most sense for you. Keep in mind that if you need multiple teeth restorations you may require more implants compared to a patient who only needs one tooth restoration.
The main benefits of getting a dental implant are that:
- It often lasts for 20+ years (with proper care).
- It is the next best thing to having your natural teeth.
- It helps prevent bone loss where there is a missing tooth.
DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESS
We always like to be transparent about the dental implant process because we know that this is probably a new experience for you!
When getting a dental implant with Artisan Dental, you can expect:
- Consultation and planning – During your initial consultation, our doctors will do a comprehensive examination of your mouth, discuss your restoration options, and create an action plan.
- Implant placement – Next, our dentist will carefully and safely place the implants in your mouth for future restorations.
- Adding tooth restoration – After you have fully healed, we will go in to add your tooth restoration to the titanium post(s).