Dental Implants – Langley, WA
The Most Advanced Option for Tooth Replacement
What is the next best thing to getting your natural teeth back? According to many dentists and patients, the answer is dental implants. Dr. Giswold is able to place titanium and zirconia dental implants in-office, and he can even offer the All-on-4 procedure to replace an entire arch of missing teeth with just four implant posts. Contact Saratoga Dental today if you’re ready to start the dental implant process in Langley.
Why Choose Saratoga Dental for Dental Implants?
- In-Office Dental Implant Placement with 3D Imaging
- Virtual Planning & Precision Surgical Guides Ensure Precise Placement
- Restorations Made in State-of-the-Art In-House Dental Lab
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small posts that are surgically inserted into your jaw. They are traditionally made out of titanium, although you can also have zirconia implants placed. Once the implants have fused with your jawbone (which involves a natural process called osseointegration) and have been topped with a lifelike crown, bridge, or denture, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of dazzling, sturdy new teeth that look as natural as they feel.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation & Planning: You’ll come to the office so that the team can review the state of your oral health and determine whether dental implants would be a good choice for you. A 3D image of your jaw will be made so that planning of the implant placement can be done virtually and a surgical guide can be made. This allows Dr. Giswold to place the implant in the precise location that will give it the best function, esthetics, and longevity as well as make the procedure less invasive.
- Dental Implant Surgery: Giswold will carefully position the implant posts in specific parts of your jaw using the surgical guide to ensure precise placement. Local anesthetic is usually all that is needed because it’s actually a pretty simple procedure.
- Osseointegration/Abutment: It will take about three to six months for the implant posts to join with the jawbone via osseointegration. After that, a metal connector piece called an abutment can be attached to each post.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s): A customized crown, bridge, or denture will be created. We’ll use the abutments from the previous step to anchor the prosthesis to your dental implants, thus putting the finishing touches on your new smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
If you’re a candidate for dental implants, there are many benefits that make them worth considering. For example:
- The chewing power that they provide will allow you to eat virtually anything you want.
- They can provide stimulation that helps prevent bone loss in the jaw.
- They are very easy to clean just like your natural teeth.
- They don’t require shaving down adjacent teeth like is done with a bridge.
- They don’t get cavities.
- They will not slip when you’re trying to speak.
- They can potentially last for 30+ years as long as you take good care of them.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
You may be able to get dental implants even if you have just lost one tooth. The dental implant process won’t be exactly the same for every patient; it can vary depending on the number of teeth missing.
Missing One Tooth
A dental implant post can be inserted into the spot in the jaw where the tooth used to be. The post can eventually be topped with a dental crown, which will be carefully designed to allow it to be cleaned easily, fit your bite correctly, and match the appearance of the natural teeth around it.
Missing Multiple Teeth
We can replace multiple teeth in a row by anchoring a dental bridge to a pair of dental implant posts. This allows you to have multiple teeth replaced without having to have an implant for each one.
Missing All of Your Teeth
Even if you have lost all of your teeth, we can help you reclaim a complete smile by attaching dentures to expertly placed dental implants. With the All-on-4 procedure, we can restore an entire arch with just four implant posts. Implant dentures are often fixed in place, but some are removable; our team can help you figure out which option is right for you.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
We will explain how much you will likely need to pay for your dental implants at your initial consultation. The amount you pay will be influenced by multiple factors, such as the number of dental implant posts needed. Even though dental implants cost more than other forms of tooth replacement, the unique level of strength, aesthetics, and durability they offer make the higher price well worth it. Furthermore, since dental implants last several times longer than traditional bridges and dentures, you won’t need to pay to have them replaced as often.