Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

If you are in search of solutions to replace one or more missing teeth, you may want to consider dental implants. Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace a missing tooth. The Blue Bridge Dental team can help you understand the wide variety of implant options using the latest technology, techniques, and materials. Many of these solutions deliver superior and long-lasting results. At our Allendale office, we want to help you to restore your smile and achieve both beautiful and functional results.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

The foundation of a dental implant is a small titanium post that is placed into the jawbone where a tooth root used to exist. This part provides a strong and stable base for the implant restoration, which is the crown part of the tooth you see in your mouth. Dental implants are the closest alternative to healthy, natural teeth.  

The dental implant procedure requires several steps. We start by working with our trusted specialists, who will place the implant post into the jawbone. Most cases involve several months of healing until this post integrates with the bone and can support strong chewing. After this period of time, we are able to complete the process by creating the implant restoration, which is the crown part that will look and function like a natural tooth.  

Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Candidates for dental implants are those wanting to replace one or more missing teeth. They must be committed to working towards good oral health and overall health. Maintaining good oral hygiene practices will help increase the success of the procedure long term. 

 To receive an implant, you need an adequate amount of healthy jawbone to support your restoration. If you have bone loss or deterioration, we may recommend a bone grafting procedure to create a stable foundation for your implant.To receive an implant, you need an adequate amount of healthy jawbone to support the post part of the implant. If you have had bone loss or deterioration, we may recommend a bone grafting procedure first to create a stable foundation for your implant. 

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the next best thing to your natural teeth. They are designed so that your own jawbone will fuse with them in a process called osseointegration, providing a strong and stable foundation for natural-looking tooth replacements. Your new restorations will support your facial structure, preventing a sunken appearance and enhancing your appearance. You will eat your favorite foods without pain or worry and will speak clearly and confidently once again. 

One of implant dentistry’s most significant benefits is that it prevents further bone loss that usually follows after the loss of teeth. When one or more tooth roots go missing, the bone in the area naturally deteriorates. Dental implants mimic the function of natural tooth roots, maintaining the long-term health and shape of your jaw. Implant dentistry is reliable and has a high success rate. With proper care, your implant restorations can last a lifetime! 

What Are Your Implant Restoration Options?

The following are the implant restoration options available at Blue Bridge Dental.

  • Single Tooth Restorations: A dental crown placed on an implant replaces a missing tooth with beautifully natural results. 
  • Implant-Supported Bridges: If you are missing two or more neighboring teeth, a dental bridge supported by implants will restore your smile with unmatched comfort and stability. 
  • Implant-Supported Dentures (Fixed and Overdentures): Strategically placed dental implants can support a full implant prosthesis, restoring an entire arch of missing teeth, delivering superior comfort, stability, and function. One option is only removable by our dentist at annual cleanings. The other option relies on implants for support, but you are able to take it in and out of your mouth. 

Dental Implants Near Me in Allendale, MI

Contact Blue Bridge Dental to learn more about restoring your smile with dental implants. Our team is committed to using the latest technology and techniques to deliver high-quality, durable restorations for long-term healthy smiles. We invite you to call our office at 616-217-3992 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!