Dental Implants Beaverton
The Gold Standard of Tooth Replacement
If you have missing teeth, you may have thought about getting dentures or a traditional bridge. Certainly, those treatments can be effective. However, we typically recommend an even better option: dental implants. Because they rebuild lost teeth from the roots up, dental implants have become the gold standard of tooth replacement in Beaverton and around the world. Our team partners with local specialists to make sure you get top-quality care during every stage of your dental implant journey.
Why Choose Caring Smiles Dental for Dental Implants?
- Partnered with Highly Skilled Local Specialists
- Top-Quality Restorations Based on High-Tech Digital Impressions
- Highly Skilled & Compassionate Dental Team
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small posts, or cylinders, that are usually made of medical-grade titanium alloy. They get surgically placed beneath the gumline during a minimally invasive procedure. Once they are inserted into the jawbone, they fuse with the surrounding tissue, a process that allows them to act as prosthetic tooth roots. They can provide a remarkably stable base of support or various types of restorations, including crowns, bridges, and dentures.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
The dental implant process takes place over several months and involves four main steps:
- Consultation: Dr. Appelhans will meet with you to discuss your case and assess your candidacy for dental implants.
- Dental implant surgery: We will refer you to a local specialist, who will carefully place your dental implants into your jawbone at their pre-planned locations.
- Osseointegration: Osseointegration is the biological process that allows dental implants to bond with the jawbone. It usually takes a few months. Afterward, you might need to undergo a second minor surgery so abutments (small connector pieces) can be attached to your implants.
- Restoration: You will return to our office so we can provide your beautiful new crown, bridge, or denture.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Without question, dental implants in Beaverton offer more and greater benefits than any other form of tooth replacement. Here are some examples of the advantages they offer:
- They provide an incredibly strong bite force that can stand up to any food.
- They look and feel very natural.
- Implants have the potential to last for 30 years or longer.
- They stimulate the jawbone and can prevent it from deteriorating.
- They can protect and support your remaining natural teeth.