Dental Implants - Grand Rapids & Wyoming, MI
A New Twist On Confidence
With Dental Implants
What Is a Dental Implant?
Missing, decayed, and failing teeth can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, leading to difficulties in chewing, speaking, and self-confidence. These issues can result in further dental complications, such as shifting teeth, jawbone deterioration, and an increased risk of gum disease. Dental implants are the number one solution to missing teeth, providing a durable and natural-looking replacement.
A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone, which serves as a sturdy foundation for a custom-made crown. This post integrates with the bone through osseointegration, ensuring stability and strength. Once healed, the implant allows you to enjoy your favorite foods and smile confidently, restoring both function and aesthetics to your oral health!
The Advantages of
Dental Implants
- Improved speech
- Look and feel like natural teeth
- Last a long time
- Lower risk of gum disease
- Helps stimulate and maintain jawbone structure
Tailored Solutions for a Personalized Smile
A strong and healthy set of teeth goes beyond just oral health; it impacts our physical well-being, social interactions, and overall quality of life. At Great Lakes Periodontics, Laser Surgery, & Dental Implants, we provide various dental implant options tailored to your needs. We aim to help you find the best solution for you.
Single implant
Single dental implants consist of a titanium post, an artificial tooth root, and a custom-made dental crown that perfectly matches the surrounding teeth. With their natural appearance and functionality, single dental implants seamlessly blend in with your smile, providing a long-lasting and reliable replacement for your missing tooth.
Implant Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures utilize dental implants to anchor dentures in place instead of relying solely on suction and adhesive. This option can be beneficial if you need to replace a full arch of teeth, as it provides better stability and reduces the risk of bone loss.
Overdentures
Overdentures are removable dentures that fit over a set of dental implants, providing a secure and stable foundation for replacement teeth. They offer a more comfortable and functional alternative to traditional dentures, preventing slipping and discomfort. This solution is ideal for patients with significant tooth loss who still want the option to remove their dentures for easy cleaning and maintenance.
All-on-4® With Titanium Bar
The All-on-4 with bar implants replace a complete set of teeth with four titanium implants and a titanium bar, offering a quicker alternative to traditional implant procedures. This treatment is ideal for individuals with low bone volume or bone loss, as it can be completed in just one day and may reduce the need for bone grafting! It restores chewing and biting functions and helps prevent loosening teeth while offering a permanent solution to replace missing teeth.
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What to Expect from the Dental Implant Procedure
Consult & Planning
Your journey to renewed oral health starts with a consultation. We will discuss your dental concerns, medical history, and smile goals during this visit.
We will also gather detailed diagnostics and digital X-rays to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This comprehensive approach ensures that your dental implant selection is your ideal solution.
The Procedure & Same-Day Teeth
On the day of your procedure, Dr. James Papp will begin by making a small incision in your gums to access the underlying bone and place the implant posts. Depending on your individual needs, you may require preliminary procedures such as bone grafting or extractions to remove unsalvageable teeth or create a more stable foundation for your implants. We will then insert each implant post into your jawbone at an angle to ensure optimal support.
After the implants are securely placed, we will attach an abutment connector and place temporary teeth on top. We can usually provide lightweight restorations for full mouth dental implants within 24 hours of your surgery, allowing you to return to your normal routine while your implants heal!
Follow-Up Appointment
After your procedure, our team will help you set up a follow-up appointment to check your progress. This visit ensures that everything is healing correctly and that your temporary teeth are comfortable. It also allows us to make necessary adjustments to prevent problems compromising our healing.
Healing & Final Restorations
Over the next several weeks, your implant posts will fuse with your jawbone during osseointegration, giving dental implants their unbeatable function and strength. Once your implant posts have achieved complete stability, you’ll return to our practice for your final restoration.
This final set of teeth is crafted from the highest-quality material and designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. With routine checkups and proper at-home care, your implants and restoration can last the rest of your life!
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