Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants at Lakeview Dental

Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone beneath your gums, acting as a sturdy anchor for artificial teeth. Over time, the implants integrate with your jawbone, providing stable support for dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. This innovative solution mimics the entire structure of natural teeth, promoting longevity and enhancing oral health.

Dental implants offer numerous advantages, making them the preferred choice for tooth replacement:

• Prevention of Bone Loss: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone deterioration that occurs with tooth loss.
• Durability: With proper care, implants can last a lifetime, unlike other restoration options that may need to be replaced.
• Improved Functionality: Implants restore chewing ability and eliminate dietary restrictions.
• Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: Custom-designed crowns atop implants provide a natural, seamless appearance.
• Oral Health Benefits: Unlike bridges, implants do not require altering adjacent teeth, preserving more of your natural tooth structure.

Ideal candidates for dental implants include those with sufficient jawbone to support the implant, good oral health, and non-smokers. During your initial consultation at Lakeview Dental, we will assess your oral health, discuss your goals, and determine if dental implants are the best solution for you.

The process of receiving dental implants at Lakeview Dental involves several steps:

• Consultation: A thorough examination and personalized treatment planning.
• Implant Placement: The implant post is surgically inserted into the jawbone.
• Healing: A period of healing (osseointegration) allows the implant to bond with the jawbone. We usually recommend at least 3 months for integration.
• Abutment Placement: Once healed, an abutment is attached to the implant post. We will also take impressions that will allow us to create your final crown.
• Crown Placement: A custom-made crown is placed on top of the abutment, completing your smile restoration.

Caring for Your Dental Implants

Dental implants require the same care as natural teeth, including brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. With proper maintenance, your implant can last a lifetime.