Dental Implants Fredericksburg
Reliable Prosthetics Designed to Last a Lifetime
When comparing dental implants to dentures or dental bridges, there is one distinct difference – one extends beneath the gumline while the other two remain above. While all three restore the visible portions of your smile, dental implants also replace your missing tooth roots. At Kovar Dental, we partner with local implant specialists for placement and offer complex treatment options, including implant dentures and All-On-4. Let us help you find the right solution for your new smile by calling us to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Kovar Dental for Dental Implants?
- Partnering with Dental Implant Specialists for Surgical Placement
- All-On-4 & Implant Dentures Available
- Dentists Committed to Creating a Welcoming & Comfortable Space
What Are Dental Implants?
Similar in appearance to a small screw, a dental implant can be crafted from titanium and placed within the jawbone to create a sturdy foundation that supports a dental crown, bridge, or denture. Their ability to stimulate the underlying bone minimizes the risk of facial sagging and additional tooth loss over time, and they restore significant bite force that eliminates food restrictions. The best part is they have the potential to last a lifetime.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Rebuilding your smile requires four simple steps: the initial consultation, dental implant surgery, osseointegration and abutment placement, and the delivery of your final restoration. Although the process is long and requires much patience on your part, you can expect our team to be with you from beginning to end.
The 4-Step process includes:
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Kovar will discuss your candidacy for dental implants by examining your oral and overall health as well as your jawbone. Based on his findings, you will either be referred to a local implant specialist for surgery or prepared for additional treatment should gum disease, tooth decay, or bone grafting be required.
- Dental Implant Surgery: Placing your dental implants will require the help of a trusted, local implant specialist who will administer anesthesia before surgically positioning each post into your jawbone.
- Osseointegration/Abutment: Once healing caps are placed over the surgical sites, you’ll spend the next 4-6 months allowing osseointegration to occur, which is the fusing of your dental implants to the jawbone. When fully healed, you will receive small metal abutments, which will fit over the posts to help hold your restoration in place.
- Delivery of the Final Restoration: Before you can begin to enjoy your new smile, we will affix your crown, bridge, or denture to your implant posts. With a final polish and examination, you’ll be free to begin living life with a fully restored, functional, and beautiful set of teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Millions of people in the United States are living with dental implants and enjoying their many benefits. From their 30+-year lifespan to their durability that allows for a stronger bite force and, in turn, a more nutrient-rich diet, it’s easy to see why they’re worth the investment. Not only are they a great value because of how long they last and their minimal maintenance, but they also reduce your chances of spending money on systemic issues that are commonly linked to tooth loss, such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Dental implants can be a suitable option for most people who are missing teeth. While a scheduled consultation is required as well as a thorough oral examination, our team can prepare your smile for success even if it’s not quite ready for surgery. We’ll go over the details of your plan and determine how many implants you will need as well as the type of restoration that’s required to restore your smile.
Missing One Tooth
A single missing tooth can be easily replaced with one dental implant post and a custom-made dental crown. Although you will need to wait several months before your restoration can be secured in place, you can expect to enjoy the look of a complete smile as well as the heightened confidence that comes with it.
Missing Several Teeth
When missing two or more teeth in a row, we can prepare your smile for an implant bridge. Unlike a more traditional prosthetic that requires altering healthy abutment teeth to anchor it in place, an implant bridge is attached to two dental implants that are positioned on the ends of the gap. What you’re left with is a fully secure set of teeth that allow for easier eating and speaking.
Missing All Teeth
An entire row of missing teeth can be restored using implant dentures or All-On-4. With regular implants, we can use between four and six posts to stabilize a custom-made denture that does not require removal. If you lack the jawbone density required to support this type of prosthetic, we can recommend All-On-4. This option uses only four implant posts that are placed in the dense parts of the jawbone for maximum durability.