Dental Implants – South Elgin, IL

What Is a Dental Implant?

Unlike dental bridges and dentures that only rest on top of the gums, dental implants are secured to the jawbone. Existing beneath the gumline and supporting everything from dental crowns to dentures, these prosthetics offer maximum strength, durability, and aesthetics because of their permanent placement.

Benefits of Dental Implants

The benefits of dental implants cannot be matched by any other form of tooth replacement. From eating your favorite foods to enjoying better oral and overall health, dental implants make it possible to live life without the worries and challenges that denture wearers or those with missing teeth face. Dr. Siewert will go over these advantages with you during a consultation so that you can feel more confident moving forward with treatment.

Who Dental Implants Can Help

Most adults without a complete set of teeth are eligible to receive dental implants; however, some stipulations must be reviewed during an initial consultation. Even if a person is unable to receive dental implants right away because of a lack of jawbone density or a current oral health problem that requires immediate care (i.e., tooth decay or gum disease), we can provide the necessary solutions to improve the state of their smile so that they are ready for dental implants once they are fully healed.

Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental implants can be a good solution for nearly any healthy adult. However, before treatment can be provided, a member of our team must conduct a scheduled consultation and determine three clear factors:

• Overall Health: The placement of dental implants requires minor oral surgery, so the patient must be healthy enough to undergo the procedure.
• Oral Health: Although dental implant placement is designed to address oral health concerns (i.e., tooth loss), an individual must not have additional issues, like gum disease or tooth decay. If so, additional treatments will be necessary to avoid potential dental implant failure.
• Jawbone Density: Dental implants need a foundation of support, which is the jawbone. It must be dense enough for the implant posts to fuse. If it is not, bone grafting will be necessary.

Those who are not deemed “good candidates” at their consultation should not give up hope. Instead, preliminary treatments can be provided to improve the health and condition of their oral anatomy before moving forward with dental implant surgery.

Missing One Tooth

A single missing tooth can be replaced using one dental implant as well as a metal abutment, which is the small connector piece that attaches to a uniquely made crown, bridge, or denture. This will help to conserve existing, healthy tooth structures that might otherwise require altering.

Missing Multiple Teeth

An implant bridge can be made to fill in the gaps of multiple missing teeth instead of turning to a fixed bridge. This keeps healthy teeth fully intact, while the dental implants are positioned within the jawbone on either side of the gap, and the remaining teeth rest on top of the gums to create a complete appearance.

Missing All Teeth/Implant Dentures

Using between four and six dental implant posts, we can prepare a patient’s mouth for a full set of implant dentures. Unlike traditional ones that require denture adhesive to stay in place, these improve aesthetics while also allowing for improved eating, speaking, and smiling – all positive effects that make implant dentures worth their investment.

Start-to-Finish Convenience

Instead of being referred to another practice for dental implant surgery, you can expect to undergo the start-to-finish process in our South Elgin location. This eliminates the need to drive elsewhere for treatment, and you can remain with the same caring and compassionate team. This type of patient-focused care is not available in other dental offices, which is just one of the reasons so many tooth-loss sufferers choose Dr. Siewert to deliver long-lasting results.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

The cost of dental implants cannot be determined until you meet with Dr. Siewert for a scheduled consultation. This visit will make it possible for our team to look at our findings and determine if you are a good candidate for this type of treatment as well as how much it will cost to replace missing teeth with permanent prosthetics. You can expect our team to help maximize your benefits as well as discuss alternative payment options along the way.

Maintaining & Caring for Your Dental Implants

Our team at Grand Dental – South Elgin is here to provide helpful tips so that you can manage your new smile with ease. Maintaining your implants requires careful attention. From staying on top of your oral hygiene routine to keeping your existing dental checkups and teeth cleanings as well as eating healthy foods, wearing proper mouth protection, and giving up bad habits that can damage teeth, these are all ways to safeguard your smile and enjoy your dental implants longer.