Dental Implants — Weatherford, TX
Permanently Fill the Gaps in Your Smile
Dental implants are a state-of-the-art option for tooth replacement that has become the “gold standard” for restorative treatment. Dr. Deborah Romack and Dr. Garrett Mulkey use their training and available technologies to create beautiful smiles that function comfortably and properly. At Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford, we perform both the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants, making the procedure convenient for our patients and allowing you to remain with the dental healthcare providers you trust. If you’re missing teeth, contact Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford to explore dental implants as a treatment option. Because we offer a range of services for Weatherford, Aledo, Brock, Millsap, Mineral Wells, Springtown, and beyond, we can help you navigate your choices and make one that meets your needs.
Why Choose Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford For Dental Implants?
- #1 Entire Dental Implant Treatment Completed Under One Roof
- #2 State-of-the-Art Dental Technology for Precise Results
- #3 Dental Insurance Welcome & Flexible Financing Available
What Are Dental Implants?
There are two parts to your natural teeth. There’s the shiny white crown that you see when you smile, and there’s the hidden root structure under the gums that holds them in place. Classic tooth replacement options like dentures and dental bridges only replace the crowns of missing teeth. While these restorations are certainly better than nothing, they lack optimal stability and functionality without a root structure. Dental implants, on the other hand, replace the entire structure of a missing tooth from crown to root!
A dental implant is a small titanium post that can be inserted beneath the gumline and into the jawbone to replace the roots of a missing tooth. On top of it, a custom-made restoration is secured to replace the visible portion of your smile. One or more dental implants can be used to replace any number of missing teeth. No matter how many dental implants you get, the result is a smile that looks and functions just like natural.
The Dental Implant Process
After you have chosen to get dental implants, the first part of the procedure is to have them surgically placed into your jaw. For this, your doctor will make a small incision in your gums and place the small titanium posts that will serve as your new tooth roots. Often, this surgery only requires local anesthesia, and any discomfort afterward can be easily managed with medication.
Once your implants have been placed, you’ll be given 4-6 months to heal and allow the roots to naturally bond to the surrounding jawbone. Then, you’ll return to our office to have your custom-made crown, bridge, partial, or denture attached. After that, you’ll be all set to go out and enjoy your new smile!
Benefits of Dental Implants
When you choose dental implants to replace your missing teeth, you’re choosing an option that allows you to feel comfortable, function properly, and look great at the same time. Dental implants help you maintain your natural facial shape and a smile that looks real. Dental implants are a lot like natural teeth, which gives them a lot of advantages over options like fixed bridges or dentures. The benefits of dental implants include the ability to eat whatever you want, a younger appearance, better jaw health, confidence, a natural appearance, and long-lasting results.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Dental implants can secure crowns, bridges, and full or partial dentures, giving you options that fit your specific pattern of tooth loss. They don’t require us to modify remaining healthy teeth, which is a big plus. Also, patients who opt for implant-supported dentures experience better security, better chewing function, and better overall digestion.
Missing 1 Tooth
One of the most common ways we restore implants is with a single crown. Just one dental implant post is placed into the jawbone. Then, it’s covered with a custom-made crown that is made of 100% dental porcelain, giving it both the strength and appearance of a natural tooth.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Much like a traditional bridge, an implant bridge can be used to replace a row of consecutive missing teeth. One implant will be placed on either side of the gap to support a row of prosthetic teeth between them.
Missing All Teeth
Four to six dental implants can be used to anchor a full denture into place. While implant dentures may look like normal dentures, they have a variety of advantages over traditional ones. Once they are being held in place with dental implants as opposed to just natural suction or denture adhesive, they are much more stable and you won’t have to worry about them slipping or clicking. The implants support your jaw from the inside, and this prevents the bone recession that often makes a new set of dentures lose their fit after just a few years. They also enable a patient to eat a wider variety of foods more comfortably because they allow for a much stronger bite force than traditional dentures.
Alternatively, patients missing all their natural teeth may qualify for All-On-4 dental implants. This method allows people who don’t have enough healthy jawbone to support traditional implants to get an implant denture. It involves strategically placing four implants to provide maximum support. Two posts are located at the front of the jaw where the bone is naturally thicker, and two posts are placed at the back of the jaw at an angle. With just these four posts, a patient can enjoy an entire arch of new teeth.
Missing Teeth With Low Jawbone Density
In order to get dental implants, a person needs to have an adequate amount of healthy jawbone to support the new titanium roots. For people who have suffered extensive tooth loss, their jaw may be thin and brittle, which would normally disqualify them from getting dental implants.
However, they can now get mini dental implants. As the name suggests, they are only a fraction of the size of regular implants, and allow even more people to get the most reliable tooth replacement option available today.