Implant Placements

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Implant Placements

A missing tooth in the upper front jaw didn’t contribute positively to this patient’s appearance or self-esteem. However, he considered himself lucky to be directed to Greenway Dental Group by a friend.

We gave him a completely new tooth and an attractive healthy smile with a dental implant. His self-esteem has received a tremendous boost as a result of his new tooth.

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Dental implant placement and restoration at Greenway Dental Group

Dental implants are a desirable, popular, and effective way to replace missing teeth. Greenway Dental Group of Greenbelt, Maryland, offers dental implant placement and restoration services to help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Drs. Alex Shklyar, Shawn Na, and Madueke Ekoh work with patients to help them determine if dental implants are right for their smile with an initial evaluation and exam.

Understanding dental implants and how they work

Video Transcript

Dental implants are titanium roots, that are replaced with in the jawbone to resemble a tooth or group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prosthesis including crowns, dentures, and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking, no one will know you had surgery. There’s approximately a 95% success rate for all implants. With modern advances in dentistry, some implants can be restored immediately with life like all porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.

Dental implants are small titanium posts placed in the jawbone where teeth are missing. The implants fuse with the bone and provide a strong foundation for artificial teeth, called crowns. Dental implants can be restored over the abutment with a dental bridge or a full denture. This type of repair is known as implant-retained dentures and provides a more stable and solid denture to ensure patients can enjoy all their favorite foods without worrying about their denture slipping or falling out! Because dental implants are so versatile, we often recommend them to patients seeking a fixed restoration to replace missing teeth.

Do dental implants look natural?

Crowns and other dental restorations used over the dental implant can be made to match your natural tooth color and are designed to blend in with your other teeth. In addition to cosmetic benefits, dental implants also offer functional advantages. They can improve your ability to chew and speak and prevent your other teeth from shifting out of place. They also maintain bone, which is incredibly important in maintaining a youthful face shape. Patients who wear conventional dentures for many years will experience significant bone loss that causes the mouth to look sunken in. Dental implants maintain bone and help you keep your youthful face shape longer!

Call Greenway Dental Group to learn more!

If you are thinking about inquiring about dental implants and live in or around the Greenbelt, MD area, call our team at Greenway Dental Group at (301) 778-2806 to request a consultation visit and initial evaluation. Our team of dentists are available to educate you further on the pros and cons of tooth replacement options readily available at the office, conveniently located at 7525 Greenway Center Drive, Suite #102.