Dental Implants – Fort Worth, TX

What Are Dental Implants?

Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants are designed to be embedded into the mouth. Most implant posts are made out of titanium, which is a highly biocompatible metal. Once a dental implant has been inserted into the jaw, a process called osseointegration takes place, allowing the post to fuse with the surrounding jawbone. A fully integrated implant post can act as an artificial tooth root for a crown or another type of dental prosthesis. 

The 4-Step Dental Implant Process

Getting dental implants involves four main steps:

• Initial Consultation: You’ll need to schedule a consultation with our team so that we can decide whether dental implants are right for you and determine what your individual game plan will be. X-rays of your mouth will need to be taken to assist in the preparation for your surgery.
• Dental Implant Surgery: The titanium implant post will be attached to your jawbone during a surgical procedure. This step of the process will be handled by a local specialist.
• Osseointegration and Abutment: It will take a few months for your jawbone to fuse with the implant and for your gums to heal. After that, abutments will be placed.
• Final Restoration: A lifelike prosthesis will be attached to the implant posts using the abutments. Said prosthesis will be carefully personalized to look as natural as possible in your mouth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants can be a great choice for those with missing teeth or who need to have a tooth extracted soon. The following are some of the benefits of choosing this option:

• The dental implants look and feel like natural teeth.
• You can brush and floss as normal with no special cleaning required.
• The implant posts are sturdy and secure; they will not move around while you’re eating or talking.
• Dental implants can last for decades – typically longer than most dentures or dental bridges.
• The stimulation from the implant posts actually encourages bone growth and prevents jaw deterioration due to missing teeth.
• Placing dental implants does not require removing enamel from natural teeth to attach other pieces (as may be the case with dental bridges).

Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

We can discuss the cost of the dental implant process during your initial consultation. The estimate we give you will depend on several variables, such as the number of implant posts needed to replace all of your missing teeth. Remember, dental implants are often well worth the cost in the long run since they can last for decades with minimal maintenance.