Dental Implants – Idaho Falls, ID
The Gold Standard for Replacing Missing Teeth
Dental implants are the preferred method to replace missing teeth. They’re strong, durable, and can often last a lifetime when done correctly. More importantly, they feel and function just like a regular tooth, so you can easily wear a dental implant without sacrificing everyday comfort. At Oxford Dental Care, Dr. Cline can perform the entire process in-house, which means that you don’t have to spend time at a specialist’s office. When you’re ready to enjoy a strong smile again, give our team a call and schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Oxford Dental Care for Dental Implants?
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Placement Performed
In-House - High-Quality, Custom Restorations for Each Patient
- Compassionate, Friendly Dental Team
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are the closest option to a natural tooth that dentistry has to offer. A dental implant consists of three parts: the post, abutment, and restoration. The post acts like a tooth’s root structure and becomes integrated with the jaw bone, and the abutment piece connects the restoration on top. Altogether, it restores about 70 percent of your original biting power, enabling you to have a nutritious diet even after tooth loss.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Due to its nature-inspired structure, dental implants can provide many benefits that traditional replacements can’t. These benefits include:
- High success rate : Even 20 years after the initial placement of the implant, they are successful more than 95 percent of the time.
- Better oral health : The post stimulates the jaw bone, keeping it strong and healthy. Plus, implants do not depend on the surrounding teeth, which helps preserve these teeth for as long as possible.
- Enhanced aesthetics : When the jaw bone is strong and healthy, you don’t have to worry about your facial shape changing and making you look older, a common occurrence for those who experience tooth loss.
- Long lifespan : Although dentures and bridges need to be replaced every 10 years at most, dental implants can last for more than 30 years!
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Even though dental implants are popular for tooth replacement, not all patients are good matches for implants. In order to be a candidate for this type of procedure, the patient should meet these six guidelines:
- Healthy gums
The health of a person’s gums has a strong correlation with the health of the bones in their mouth. Patients with gum or periodontal disease may not qualify for dental implants because the infection that causes gums to be unhealthy may have also done damage to the bone. Since dental implants are set into the bone, gum health is important for dental implant candidates.
- Proper bone density
In order to properly support the implant, the patient must have good bone density. While there are certainly procedures such as bone grafting that can be done, bone density is a vital part of successful implants.
- General oral health
Because bacteria can easily spread, it is important that an overall state of good oral health is maintained by patients who are good dental implant candidates.
- Patience
Healing takes time, so the patient needs to be prepared for this. Oftentimes, it can take 4 months to a year for the gums to heal, and sometimes there are also additional things that need to be done. While a fully functioning mouth is definitely worth it, sometimes the process to get there takes time.
- No smoking
While this isn’t exactly a requirement, it’s ideal for a patient to avoid smoking, at least during the initial procedure and during the healing process.
- Good overall health
Patients with compromised immune systems or oral cancer are not considered ideal for dental implants. It is important to look after other aspects of your general health to make sure that you are a good candidate for dental implants.
The best way to determine whether or not dental implants are the right option for you is to schedule a consult with Dr. Cline.
Missing Single Tooth
Instead of reducing healthy teeth with a dental bridge for just one missing tooth, we can utilize one dental implant to take the place of the root. Then, we’ll bond a dental crown to the implant, making your replacement tooth seamlessly blend in with your natural teeth.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Whether the missing teeth are grouped together or are more spread out in the arch, we have solutions that can be customized to your situation. Using just a couple of dental implants, we can permanently fix a partial denture or bridge in place for more security and longevity.
Missing All Teeth
If you’ve lost all of your teeth, don’t worry! Your dentures can be held in place by four to six dental implants strategically placed in the arch. You can choose to have your full dentures permanently fixed for a more natural feel or keep them removeable for convenience.
How Dental Implants Work
The dental implant process involves two main steps—placement and restoration. At Oxford Dental Care, we believe that you should receive the best possible care. That’s why Dr. Cline handles every step of the process. With years of advanced training, he can expertly perform this complex procedure. Then, once the jaw bone and tissue have fully healed, which typically takes a couple of months, you’ll come back to our office to have the restoration placed.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
When you initially consider your replacement options, you’ll likely notice that dental implants are more expensive than dentures or bridges. However, you need to keep in mind that implant-retained restorations tend to last significantly longer than the traditional choices. When you add in the cost of the necessary replacements over the years, you can consider dental implants a smart long-term investment in your smile.
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