Dental Implants Portland
Replacement Teeth That Look & Feel Natural
Dental implants are a one-of-a-kind treatment for replacing missing teeth in Southwest Portland. With the ability to restore the entirety of your teeth, from the roots up to the crown, implants don’t just look natural—they feel like the real deal, too. If you want to learn more about this treatment, including whether you’re a good candidate, give our office a call to schedule a consultation with our experienced dentists.
Why Choose Burlingame Dental Arts for Dental Implants?
- Partnered with Specialists for Dental Implant Placement
- Serving Southwest Portland for Over 30 Years
- Advanced Diagnostic Technology for Stunning Results
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants themselves are small titanium posts that look like screws. They are typically made of titanium due to its biocompatible property, which means that it’s able to fuse with natural bone. Because of this, dental implants can fully integrate with your jawbone like your natural tooth roots, providing unmatched stability for dental crowns and other restorations. The results are natural in every way.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: Your consultation will include a thorough evaluation of your mouth and discussion with one of our implant dentists in Southwest Portland. We will discuss your candidacy and create a tailored treatment plan for you if you decide you want to move forward with the process.
- Surgery: We partner with local experts for the surgical placement of dental implants to make sure you’re able to receive the highest quality results.
- Healing: Following your surgery, you will undergo a recovery and osseointegration period, which is when your implants will fuse with your jawbone. This process typically takes between three to six months; however, patients are usually able to return to work within a couple of days of their procedure.
- Restoration: Your implant surgeon will secure a small metal connector piece, called a healing cap, to the top of your dental implants. Then, we can attach a custom-made restoration and complete your smile!
Benefits of Dental Implants
When it comes to dental implants, the benefits are boundless! Here are some of the unique advantages you will receive with this treatment:
- Results that look and feel completely natural.
- Ability to last for 25+ years with good oral health and maintenance.
- Restore up to 80 percent of your original chewing power.
- Eat and speak with greater ease.
- Never worry about shifting dentures again.
- No need to alter your healthy teeth, like you would have to with a traditional bridge.
Who Can Dental Implants Help?
Anyone with a missing tooth who is healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction can be considered for a dental implant. The only requirements are healthy gums and enough bone volume to hold the implant in place. However, individuals suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiac problems need to be evaluated individually to decide whether they should get a dental implant or not.
If you have a missing tooth and are interested in being evaluated for a dental implant, contact us today to schedule an appointment.