Dental Implants – Hamburg, NJ
The Modern Way to Replace Teeth
Nowadays more and more patients are discovering the convenience of dental implants, an advanced option for tooth replacement that’s highly reliable and comfortable. When you end up with a gap in your smile, your best course of action is to call Hamburg Family & Cosmetic Dental Group right away; the sooner Dr. Kurian has a chance to examine your mouth, the quicker and easier the overall process will become!
Why Choose Hamburg Family & Cosmetic Dental Group for Dentures?
- Experienced Dentist Who Works with Knowledgeable Specialists
- Long-Lasting, Custom-Made Crowns, Dentures, and Bridges
- Honest, Personalized Treatment Plans
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are small, thin posts that can support any type of restoration, be it a crown, a bridge, or dentures. Most of the time, they are made from a durable, biocompatible metal called titanium; they may also be made out of zirconia if you have a sensitivity or allergy to metal. Dentists have been using implants since 1969, and a number of advancements since then have given the procedure an extremely high rate of success.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Maintains Jaw Bone & Dentition: The loss of natural teeth can lead to the jawbone’s deterioration, as well as other teeth shifting to fill the space. Only dental implants protect this space and help the tissue stay strong. Not only do dental implants maintain space, they also maintain bone in that area. Thereby enabling stable function.
Aesthetics: Prosthetics that rest on implants look and feel like a natural part of your mouth.
Chewing Power: Implants are nearly as strong as real teeth and can be used to chew all manner of foods.
Longer Lifespan: Thanks to their durability, dental implants don’t need to be replaced nearly as often as dentures or bridges; in fact, they can often last a lifetime.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
The numerous benefits of implants make them an option you should consider if you’ve lost any number of teeth. During a consultation, we can help you determine the number of implant posts needed and the kind of prosthetic that would work best in your case. We might also find signs of bone loss or gum disease; these conditions could lead to implant failure, so we’ll need to develop a plan to have them treated first.
Missing One Tooth
After implant surgery, you won’t receive your new tooth right away. The bone will have to heal and join with the post through osseointegration, and that can take up to six months depending on multiple factors. Once that is complete, you can receive a crown to replace a single tooth.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Bridges typically need to rely on natural teeth for support, but they can be used in a different way if you’ve lost three or more teeth in a row. The crowns can be anchored to implant posts for stability, restoring the overall function of your smile. Implant-retained bridges are sometimes used to replace as many as 5 or 6 teeth.
Missing All Teeth
Over time, patients who wear dentures may have increased difficulty with their teeth slipping while speaking or chewing. This issue can be avoided with All-On-4, which involves the placement of a minimum of four dental implants to support a full, lifelike denture. Other types of implant-retained prosthetics are available as well. Dr. Kurian works with local specialists for the surgical placement of the implants and then personally handles the restoration to ensure top-tier quality and lasting improvements.
Partnered with Hamburg’s Best Specialists
At Hamburg Family & Cosmetic Dental Group, our goal is to always do the right thing for our patients. When it comes to implant surgery, the procedure itself is considered safe, but it needs to be performed with care and precision. To that end, we’ll refer you to a skilled oral surgeon or another specialist who can perform the necessary preparations and ensure that a firm foundation is set before we place your new prosthetic tooth or teeth.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
At your first visit, we’ll narrow down the cost of your implants by considering several variables. Do you just need one post or multiple? Are you getting a crown or a bridge? Can the surgery be performed right away, or do you need a gum graft first? Is your mouth healthy, or is there an infection that needs to be treated? The better understanding we have of your situation, the easier it will be to create an estimate.
