While it would be ideal to have perfect natural teeth with excellent oral health, the reality is that many people may have damaged teeth, from decay, periodontal disease or trauma. This may cause gaps in their smiles, less self-confidence, and problems eating all the foods they love. At Delaware Periodontics, we're proud to offer dental implants, that offer a long-lasting solution for patients looking to improve their smile and get back to living life the way they want to! We have unmatched experience providing this treatment to patients in Wilmington, near Dover, and other surrounding areas, and you'll find out more about them below.
Dental Implants: The Gold Standard in Tooth Replacement
If you're missing one tooth or several teeth, you may be a good candidate for dental implants considered the gold standard in tooth replacement. Not only do dental implants look, feel, and function just like natural teeth, but they are also very stable and long-lasting.
Many people today are choosing dental implants over other tooth replacement options like partial or full dentures because implants require very little special care and offer many advantages over dentures. Dental implants never shift out of place or make clicking noises when chewing or speaking, nor do they require the use of any messy dental adhesives.
Dental Implant FAQ
When answering frequently asked questions about dental implants, the most important detail revolves around what a dental implant is. A dental implant is a small, screw-like post made of a biocompatible material like titanium that is surgically implanted into the jawbone where a natural tooth root once was. Once it’s put into place, the implant is given time to heal and integrate with the bone. Then an abutment is screwed into the implant so that a crown (tooth top) can be attached to the abutment to complete the procedure.
In addition to improving how your smile looks, dental implants can help preserve your facial structure by preventing bone deterioration that occurs with missing teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple teeth, or even an entire upper or lower set of teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Choosing to replace your missing teeth with our Wilmington, DE dental implants can provide you with a whole slew of benefits including:
| • | Improved appearance for more self-confidence |
| • | Improved ability to chew and digest food properly |
| • | No messy, gooey denture adhesives to hassle with |
| • | Can prevent facial sagging by preventing bone loss |
| • | No slippage when eating or speaking |
| • | Can help prevent adjacent teeth from shifting out of place |
| • | Never have to be removed for cleaning |
| • | Can last a lifetime with proper care |
All-On-4® Treatment Concept Dental Implants
Dr. Klassman often recommends All-On-4 dental implants to patients who are missing all the teeth on the upper or lower jaw or to those who are on the brink of total tooth loss. This tooth replacement option makes use of a full dental bridge that is supported by just four dental implants. When you replace your missing teeth with All-On-4 dental implants you can enjoy the following benefits:
| • | Just 4 implants are required per jaw (as opposed to 6, 8 or even 10 per jaw) |
| • | Only requires a single surgery, which reduces the total treatment time |
| • | Reduces the need for bone grafting |
| • | Never needs to be taken out |
| • | No messy & gooey adhesives to hassle with |
| • | Very stable and secure to make biting and chewing food easy |
| • | Custom-made just for you for a naturally-comfortable fit |
| • | Prevents bone deterioration |
| • | A cost-effective, long-term solution for replacing missing teeth |
If you have any questions about dental implants or how they’re used, please feel free to call us at 302-551-3553 so we can give you the answers you need!
Implant Supported Dentures
Dental implants can also be used to support dentures. The number of implants needed will be dependent upon the size of the denture. In most cases, an implant-supported denture is semi-permanent. This means that it can only be removed by a dental professional. Implant supported dentures provide many benefits when compared to traditional dentures. For one, they act and feel more like traditional teeth because they are anchored by dental implants.
Bone Grafting
Sufficient bone density is required for all patients having a dental implant placed. If your tooth has been missing for an extended period of time, you may be lacking in bone. When this happens, bone grafting is typically required. Bone grafting is the process of adding bone material into the affected area to prepare for dental implant placement.
Who is A Candidate?
While most people are candidates for dental implants, some factors may limit their success. When you visit us to find out if you’re a good candidate for our Wilmington, DE dental implants, Dr. Klassman will speak with you about your goals and provide you with a thorough examination of your teeth and jaws using the most advanced technology. He will then recommend the right type of dental implants that will fully restore the appearance, health, and function of your smile.
Guided Biofilm Therapy
Delaware Periodontics is the only certified Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) practice in a 40+ mile radius. GBT is high level airflow technology that more safely, comfortably and effectively maintains implants and gum health. If you have implants and want to learn more about how you can better maintain your them, please contact us at: 302-658-7871
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Schedule An Appointment
To find out if you can benefit from dental implants, please complete the appointment request form online. One of our favorite things to do here at Delaware Periodontics is to welcome new patients to our practice and make them feel right at home! Contact us at 302-551-3553 to schedule an appointment today.
