Dental Implants

The experienced team at Falcon Dental of Falcon, CO, is proud to offer premium dental services, including solid and permanent dental implants that can restore the structure and function of your damaged, chipped or missing teeth.

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small, screw-like posts made of titanium that are surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the implant is placed, a crown or other restoration is attached to the top to replace the missing tooth’s visible portion. Dental implants can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or even an entire arch of teeth.

How Do Dental Implants Work?

Dental implants are designed to mimic the structure of natural teeth. The implant is made of titanium, a biocompatible material fused with the jawbone in osseointegration. Over time, the implant becomes a part of the jawbone, providing a stable base for the restoration placed on top.

The process of getting dental implants typically involves multiple appointments with a dental implant specialist, including a consultation, treatment planning, and the actual placement of the implant. Once the implant is placed, it can take several months to fuse with the jawbone before the restoration can be attached.

Dental implants are more than just a replacement for your teeth. They become as important as a natural tooth and can help reform structural integrity. Of course, the dentist will do their best to retain as much of the original tooth as possible.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants offer many benefits for patients with missing teeth, including:

1. Improved Appearance: Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, improving the overall appearance of your smile.
2. Increased Comfort: Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth that do not slip or shift in the mouth, offering greater comfort and stability than removable dentures.
3. Improved Function: Dental implants can restore your ability to speak, chew, and enjoy daily activities without worrying about your teeth.
4. Long-lasting: With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime, making them a cost-effective solution over the long term.

There are numerous other benefits of dental implants, but the chief is that they help prevent health issues from spiraling out of control.

Types of Dental Implants

There are several types of dental implants, including:

Endosteal Implants

This is the most common type of implant inserted directly into the jawbone and secured.

Subperiosteal Implants

These are placed under the gum tissue but above the jawbone, typically used for patients with a shallow jawbone.

Zygomatic Implants

These are longer than other types of implants and are inserted into the cheekbone instead of the jawbone.

All-on-Four Implants

This method uses four implants to support an entire arch of replacement teeth, making it a cost-effective solution for patients missing all or most of their teeth.