Dental implants are a common replacement option for missing teeth. They can provide support for crowns, bridges, and dentures, and they're designed to mimic the appearance of a natural tooth, down to the shade and contour.
A single dental implant is a permanent treatment option for a missing tooth, especially if the surrounding teeth are healthy.
At Kardynal Dental, we use advanced CBCT digital scanning technology to create a detailed 3D image. This image helps us assess bone density and implant feasibility and understand implant placement.
During a typical implant consult, a CBCT X-ray is captured to create a detailed 3D map to plan your implant and determine whether additional procedures, such as grafting, are required.
Our dentists design the implant and send it to our partner lab for fabrication, which can take up to 3 weeks.
Your second in-office appointment is the implant placement procedure, guided by the plan made during your first visit. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide are used in combination to ease anxiety and improve comfort during the procedure.
Unlike traditional bridges that are supported by natural teeth, an implant-supported bridge is supported by the implants. The supporting implants feature small threaded posts that are fully fused with the jawbone. This procedure is only recommended when a patient has three or more missing teeth in a row.
An implant-supported denture replaces several teeth. This appliance is attached to the jawbone and retained in the mouth using dental implants. Implant-supported dentures can be fixed or removable based on medical history and personal preference.
All-on-X dental implants are recommended for patients with severely compromised or missing teeth that can not be corrected with other measures. Four to six implants are strategically positioned per arch to ensure proper support and stability, while non-removable teeth are screwed into place over the implants.
Having an incomplete smile can take a toll on your quality of life, health, and comfort. Thankfully, modern dentistry and dental treatment technology offer an array of treatment options, such as dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants, that can restore the form and function of your smile while supporting oral health and general wellness. The […]
