Lifelike Dental Implants in Bend
At Mill Point Dental, we have the skills and treatments necessary to restore your smile from damage and tooth loss. We offer dental implant restorations to replace missing teeth and renew the functionality of your bite. Our team works with you to tailor your tooth implants to look and feel natural.
Our office has a welcoming atmosphere, and our friendly team is passionate about helping you discover a smile you love. You can trust that we'll listen attentively to your needs and aesthetic desires before we create your custom treatment plan. Whether you need an implant-supported crown or dentures, you can depend on us to deliver beautiful results. Contact us today to learn more about our dental implants in Bend.
CALL US: (541) 388-0078
What Are Tooth Implants?
Dental implants, or tooth implants, are dental restorations that replace missing teeth. Implant-supported crowns, dentures, and bridges are the only dental restoration that replaces an entire tooth from root to crown. Tooth implants consist of an implant post made from a body-safe alloy like titanium, an abutment, and prosthetic teeth. The implant post performs the function of natural tooth roots and stimulates your jawbone, which helps to prevent bone loss and maintains your facial structure. Here are some of the types of dental implant restorations we offer:
- Crowns: Implant-supported crowns replace a single missing tooth with a custom dental restoration. The crown includes an implant post and a prosthetic tooth. We can customize your implant-supported crown to replace any tooth in your upper or lower jaw, from molars to incisors.
- Bridges: Dental bridges replace multiple teeth in a consecutive row. They consist of an implant post at the beginning and end of the bridge, topped by crowns. The crowns have prosthetic teeth called pontics suspended between them, fully rebuilding your smile.
- Dentures: If you're missing most or all of the teeth in your upper or lower jaws, implant-supported dentures are a great solution. The dental restorations consist of multiple strategically placed implant posts that anchor custom dentures to your arch.
- All-on-4®: All-on-4 are implant-supported dentures that can replace an entire arch of missing teeth. The dentures consist of custom prosthetic teeth set in a soft, comfortable acrylic base that mimics the appearance of healthy gum tissue. We secure the dentures with four implant posts for each jaw.
Do I Need Dental Implants?
If you have missing or decaying teeth, implant-supported restorations are a great way to rejuvenate your oral health and the appeal of your smile. Whether you're missing one tooth or multiple teeth, the adverse effects reach beyond the aesthetics of your smile. Missing teeth leave space in your bite pattern that allows your remaining natural teeth to shift out of place, which creates uneven wear and compromises your oral health. Your jaw suffers bone loss because the roots of the missing teeth are no longer there to stimulate and maintain the strength and density of your jawbone.
If your teeth are compromised and cannot be saved or are already missing, then our custom dental implants are a great solution. We'll sit down with you and discuss whether dental implants are the right treatment for your specific oral health needs.
Our Process for Dental Implant Restorations
We believe every smile is different and deserves individualized care. That's why we take the time to talk with you and listen intently to your needs and smile goals. Our friendly team performs a thorough exam of your teeth, jaws, and gums to determine which implant-supported dental restoration is right for you. We carefully craft your custom restoration to match the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth for a beautifully blended smile. If you require pretreatments like scaling and root planing to improve your gum health, we'll include that in your treatment plan.
Our team works with a trusted local surgeon who places the implant post. Once you've healed from the procedure and the dental implant has fused with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration, you'll return to our office, and we'll attach the prosthetic teeth to complete your smile. We'll provide helpful tips and insight so you can confidently protect your oral health between dental visits.
Tooth Implant FAQs
Restoring your smile can seem complex, and it's normal to have questions. That's why we encourage you to voice your questions and concerns. Our team is happy to provide the information and answers you need to feel confident in your treatment plan. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about tooth implants in Southern Crossing:
Dental implants are easy to maintain because you brush and floss them twice daily, just like your natural teeth. It's important to attend your biannual dental appointments so our dentist can verify the integrity of your dental implants.
Yes. Dental implants are durable, but you should avoid chewing on hard foods like ice, hard candy, and certain nuts because they can damage the prosthetic teeth.
Dental implant restorations can last a decade or longer when you take good care of them. Our team will provide helpful tips to increase the longevity of your prosthetic teeth. The implant post is permanent because it fuses with your jawbone.
Beautiful Dental Implant Restorations in Southern Crossing
At Mill Point Dental, we offer dental implants to rejuvenate your oral health and smile. Our team is passionate about providing the treatments necessary to achieve optimal oral health, and our custom tooth implants restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently. When you choose our team for your dental needs, you select a team that treats you like family and delivers quality services. Contact us today to schedule your appointment for dental implant restorations in Southern Crossing.
CALL US: (541) 388-0078
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