All About Dental Implants

At Shield Dental Care, we strive to provide our patients with missing teeth with the best care possible. Dental implants are considered as a tooth replacement option when patients begin having complications or problems with their teeth. Implants are the closest thing to having natural teeth and have many benefits as a result of the procedure for those who struggle with confidence and self-esteem.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Benefits of Dental Implants
• Helps need adjacent or nearby teeth stable
• Helps keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss
• Improves quality of life
• Preserves the health of the surrounding bone and gums
• Restores cosmetic appearance
• Restores the ability to chew

Unlike traditional dental crowns, dental implants replace your tooth’s root and serve as artificial teeth that are fused into your jawbone, anchoring it in, so they function seamlessly with your natural teeth and can last a lifetime. Dental implants are a popular alternative for dentures, partials, and bridges. Dental implants at Burke, VA have many benefits to offer patients such as:  

All for one Dental implants are the ultimate tooth replacement

When your tooth is pulled, the surrounding bone collapses and withers over time. A dental implant is the closest thing we have to a tooth replacement. Like a healthy tooth, an implant absorbs forces and transmits it to the surrounding bone, therefore maintaining the bone levels.  

Dental implants are made of titanium

Implants are made of titanium and the crown that screws into the implant is made of metal or ceramic. Unlike natural teeth, these materials are not subject to corrosion or degradation from acid, sugar, and bacteria in the mouth. Despite being resistant to cavities, implants still need to be maintained as if they are natural teeth because they are subject to gum disease and bone loss around the implant if not properly cleaned.  

Dental implants can be combined with older, traditional treatments to offer before and after dental implants results

Conventional dentures sit on top of the gums and get most of their support from the bone underneath the gums. This is why after wearing a denture for many years, dentures may feel loose. The denture never changes, but the gums and bone supporting the denture resorb over time. Implants can prevent the bone from resorbing at the sites where it is placed and can be used to support a denture.  

Where to get the Best Dental Implants at Burke, VA

Shield Dental Care offers several options for patients wishing to experience the permanence and convenience of dental implants. Our team handles the entire implant process in-office to ensure the highest chances of success. During your appointment we include an initial consultation, computer-enhanced treatment planning, surgical placement of your implant(s), restoration with custom prosthetics and any necessary bone grafting procedures. Contact our office today for a consultation if a dental implant sounds like a solution for you. Read more about our treatment process here.