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Can Implants Restore My Smile’s Function and Beauty?
Consider dental implants if you’ve experienced tooth loss and miss the benefits of a full, healthy smile. At Park Avenue Dental Care, we proudly offer implant services to patients in Homewood, Illinois, and nearby communities. Drs. Gregory Duffner, James Kreuz, and Alexander Dolinar, along with our team, are here to answer your questions about dental implants and help you make an informed decision regarding this transformative treatment.
What are dental implants?
Implants are small, titanium screws that function like tooth roots. They’re used to support artificial teeth after natural teeth go missing. Implants may replace any number of missing teeth to complete your smile.
What’s involved in implant treatment?
Getting implants requires oral surgery. The specialist we refer you to will make an incision in your gum to expose your jawbone and then drill a hole for implant placement. The number of implants you need will depend on your treatment. Once all the implants are in place, we’ll give them time to integrate with the bone tissue around them and heal. The healing process can take three to six months to complete. Afterward, we’ll attach abutments and your restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) to make your smile healthy and whole again.
What are the different types of implants?
The two main types of implants are endosteal and subperiosteal implants. Endosteal implants are the titanium screws placed inside your jawbone to support your new teeth. Subperiosteal implants are rarely used anymore. Posts are attached to the implants and rise above the gum tissue to provide support for replacement teeth. We also offer mini-implants for those patients who don’t have the bone volume for full-size implants. We’re happy to discuss these with you during your initial consultation for implant treatment.
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New Patients: (708) 792-2779 | Existing Patients: (708) 798-6868
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Is implant surgery painful?
Our surgeons prioritize your safety and comfort when performing implant surgery. They use a local anesthetic to prevent discomfort or pain and can combine anesthesia with sedation to keep you fully relaxed and comfortable in the dental chair. OTC medication is usually enough to manage post-op discomfort or soreness.
Can implants restore my smile’s function and beauty?
Implants can improve the quality of your smile by making your teeth stronger, more reliable, and aesthetically pleasing. Because artificial tooth roots anchor your new teeth in place, they stay grounded when you smile, laugh, talk, or chew. They’ll never come loose in your mouth to irritate your gums or embarrass you in social settings. Regarding appearance, we will create restorations that closely resemble natural teeth to restore your smile’s original charm and beauty.
Where can I go for quality dental implant services near me?
Look no further than Park Avenue Dental Care in Homewood, IL. To kick-start your journey to a beautiful new smile, contact our team at (708) 792-2779 to schedule an implant treatment consultation.
