Dental Implants Cypress
A Permanent Way to Address Tooth Loss
Being able to enjoy life with a full set of teeth is now possible thanks to fully customizable dental implants. Placed in-house by Dr. Koo, Dr. Shepard, or Dr. Beidas, we incorporate our CT scanner to guide this surgical procedure, ensuring each post is positioned correctly for maximum support. These implants can rebuild the roots and crowns of missing teeth, making them a superior form of tooth replacement when compared to more traditional options. If you want to experience what it means to eat, speak, and smile freely once again, call and schedule a consultation with one of our oral surgeons today.
Why Choose Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Cypress for Dental Implants?
- CT Scanner Used to Guide Dental Procedures
- Dental Insurance Welcome & Financing Available
- Sedation Dentistry Options for Nervous Patients
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts that act like missing tooth roots, offering stability and support for the custom crown, bridge, or denture that rests on top. They are positioned within the jawbone and fuse with surrounding tissues to form a firm bond that offers continuous stimulation over time. Instead of the bone continuing to deteriorate because of tooth loss, the implant keeps it dense, so facial collapse does not occur.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: You will meet with Dr. Koo, Dr. Shepard, or Dr. Beidas for an initial consultation, which will include a thorough examination. We’ll use our CT scanner to generate a 3D model and discuss your treatment options. If dental implants prove to be an appropriate solution, we’ll schedule your surgery.
- Placement: Using innovative CT-guided dental implant surgery, we will place and position each titanium implant into your jawbone. When finished, we’ll apply temporary teeth for you to wear while you heal at home.
- Healing: The healing phase of treatment can take several months since osseointegration must occur. This 3-6-month process ensures your implants fuse with your jawbone.
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Final Restoration: The final stage of treatment includes receiving your custom restoration, which your general dentist will attach.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Long-Lasting Results: Unlike traditional tooth replacement options, like dentures and dental bridges, dental implants can last 30+ years with the right kind of care.
- Jawbone Stability: The titanium posts that integrate with the jawbone deliver continuous stimulation each time you bite down or chew, keeping it dense and supportive.
- Lifelike Smile: The implants blend in with your existing teeth, so you can expect your smile to appear lifelike and seamless.
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Improved Bite Force: Instead of worrying about your teeth slipping or falling out, you can remain confident they’ll stay in place – a factor that makes eating all your favorite foods easier, especially since you’ll have a nearly fully restored bite force.
Who Can Dental Implants Help?
Dental implants are considered a good solution for almost anyone who is experiencing tooth loss. Although certain issues may prevent immediate access to surgery (i.e., lack of jawbone density, poor oral health, etc.), you can discuss ways to address these issues with our oral surgeons. We’ll identify proper treatment options to improve the health of your mouth so that your future dental implants thrive.
A scheduled consultation with one of our team members is essential, though, as we’ll need to make sure you are in good enough health to undergo surgery. We’ll also discuss which type of treatment you will need based on the number of teeth you are missing:
Missing One Tooth
Instead of altering healthy teeth to support and anchor a dental bridge, we can replace a single missing tooth with one dental implant. Once placed within the vacant socket along the arch, the post will be topped with a custom dental crown provided by your general dentist.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Our doctors can use two dental implants to rebuild a section of your smile where multiple teeth are missing. This eliminates the need to alter healthy teeth and use metal clasps to hold artificial teeth in place. Instead, a custom dental bridge can be secured on top of the implant posts for a more comfortable and longer-lasting fit.
Missing All of Your Teeth
When replacing an entire row of teeth, we can use between four and six titanium implant posts to create a stable and supportive base for the new denture. With the help of our CT-guided implant surgery, we can make sure each post is accurately positioned so that when ready, your dentist can affix the denture in place for optimal function and aesthetics.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Each step of the dental implant process incurs a cost, which is why delivering an estimate is not possible until we have a chance to meet with you for a scheduled consultation. The cost of dental implants varies between patients, so we must first identify how many implants you will need, as well as if you require sedation in addition to local anesthesia. The various factors we will consider will help formulate your estimate, which we will discuss with you during your consultation. Our team will determine if you plan to use your dental insurance and/or if you will need to seek alternative payment options to avoid out-of-pocket expenses.
