Dental Implants

Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants | Atrium Family Dental

Losing a tooth can have a major impact on your smile and outward appearance. Not only will your ability to chew, speak and eat be affected, but your self-confidence and pride will also suffer. Dental Implants are a solution for patients who have lost teeth due to multiple reasons, for example: tooth decay, accident, dental disease, and fractured roots.

At Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, Dental Implants are custom-created artificial teeth that are surgically placed into the jawbone. This procedure will typically last over a couple of months, requiring digital X-rays, impressions, surgery and healing. When the dental implant is placed into your bite, it will completely function as a natural tooth. Your bite will once again be complete, with a brand-new and beautiful smile.

All on Four Dental Implants – High Quality and Affordable Teeth in a Day!

Yes, you can flash your winning smile with an All on Four Dental Implant full mouth restoration.

Even though it can be embarrassing, painful, and uncomfortable to have to hide your smile and even mumble because you have lost some or all of your teeth; or perhaps because they are decaying, all is not lost because you now have quality, cost-effective options.

If you are searching for dental implant alternatives, then it is likely because you are sick and tired of your dentures feeling loose and uncomfortable in your mouth. You probably also think that adhesives for dentures are a real bother. If that is so, then we have permanent denture replacement options that are most likely what you have been searching for, and exactly what you need.

All on Four teeth in a day are a permanent denture replacement options offered at Atrium Family Dental Clinic, consisting of a dental bridge that is supported by four or more dental implants. Since four or more dental implants are used to secure the permanent bridge, it will be much more stable and secure in your mouth than dentures, and the best part is that bothersome dental adhesive becomes obsolete because your bridges are permanently attached to the implants.

Since dental implants are like natural roots in your gums, the affixed bridge will feel like natural teeth. This is what makes All on Four Dental Implants such a great choice when you want or need a full mouth restoration.

Whatever option you choose to attach your bridge (all on four, all on 6, all on 8, or more dental implants), there will be no more worries about what food you can chew and whether your dentures are going to come loose.

Best of all, you will once again be able to smile without giving it a second thought. How much time has passed since you were able to flash a full smile without feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed?

SINGLE TOOTH MISSING

Benefits of an all-ceramic crown on implant:
When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.

In this case, a so-called one-piece implant is used. This means that all components are installed as a single unit, resulting in immediately full functioning teeth, shorter treatment time and minimized pain.

• Immediately functioning teeth
• Excellent esthetic result
• Life long, stable solution

Treatment:
This procedure normally includes four visits to the dentist. You should expect to be able to work the day after having the implant installed.

COURSE OF TREATMENT

INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.

1: Before the procedure The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.

2: Installing the implant The implant is installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that allows you eat and function like normal almost immediately.  The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.

3: Attaching the new crown The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed for life. No additional treatment is needed.

4: End result You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and healthy.

 

 

SEVERAL TEETH MISSING

Benefits with fixed bridge on implants:
In this case, when replacing three teeth in the far back of the mouth, a fixed bridge anchored to dental implants is the only fixed alternative. Traditional dentures can’t offer the same stability or function. Having dental implants replacing your lost back teeth will give you new, unparalleled strength and stability that allows you to eat what you want. It will also preserve your jawbone and facial appearance.

• The only fixed alternative in this situation.
• A stable, secure solution that lets you eat what you want
• Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss

Treatment:
After the initial examination, you can expect 4-5 additional visits until the final fixed bridge is permanently attached. It is normal to experience some minor bruising and swelling in the gum and soft tissue afterwards. Any discomfort is usually treated with an ordinary painkiller. You should expect to be able to work the next day.

COURSE OF TREATMENT

INSTALLING THE FIXED BRIDGE– STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.

1: Before the procedure Three teeth at back end of the mouth are missing. The only real replacement alternative is installing a fixed bridge. The bridge contains all teeth in one piece and is anchored on dental implants.

2: Installing the implant First, the implants are installed. This is normally done in a single session. A temporary bridge may be placed at the same time, making it possible for you to function like normal almost immediately after leaving the dentist.

3: Attaching the bridge The implants need to integrate with the jawbone before the permanent bridge is attached. This is normally done 1-2 months after the implant installation. The time will vary, depending on the teeth affected and the esthetical demands.

4: End result The new bridge will handle all the pressure that your strong, natural back teeth did. You will have a stable and secure solution that allows you to eat what you want.

 

To learn more about dental implants, or to book an appointment at Atrium Family Dental, please contact us today.