Dental Implants
Statesville, NC

Dental implants are unlike any other tooth replacement option out there. This restoration does not sit on the gums and is not supported by your adjacent teeth. Instead, your replacement teeth are supported by small posts that are inserted directly into your jawbone. This is done by drilling small holes into the bone and placing the posts inside. The posts then become a part of your jaw through a process known as osseointegration. With successful osseointegration, your posts are incredibly strong and secure.

Many patients who have suffered tooth loss can be a candidate for dental implants. Candidates will need to be in good general health, since getting implants requires you to have surgery. You should have enough bone mass in your jaw to support the posts. You should be in good oral health. You should also be committed to maintaining good oral health practices during your treatment as well as after your implants have been placed.

While many individuals may be considered candidates for dental implants, there are some who may not be able to get them. You may not be a candidate if you have uncontrolled chronic health issues such as diabetes or immune system complications. Women who are pregnant or young children who are still growing should not get dental implants. If you drink or smoke heavily, and are not prepared to follow your treatment instructions, an alternative solution may be recommended.

Dental implants do cost more than traditional tooth replacement options. This is due to many factors, including the materials used and the fact that surgery is necessary. If you need to have a bone graft to increase the strength of your jawbone, this requires additional surgery, and therefore adds an additional cost. While most dental insurance companies do not fully cover the cost of dental implants, more and more are beginning to provide at least some coverage.

One of the biggest benefits to dental implants is that they offer something more permanent. Because the posts are in your jaw, they act like the roots of your real teeth and help to keep the bone strong. This means that your restoration does not need replacement like a denture or dental bridge does. Your teeth are sturdy and will not shift or fall out, saving you unnecessary embarrassment. Dental implants do not require the alteration of nearby teeth. They are incredibly comfortable and feel completely natural. They also look exactly like real teeth, meaning no one will know that your false teeth are fake.