A dental implant is a tooth replacement option that can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. We have performed over 1,500 dental implants in Davis County. Implants are taken care of with regular brushing and flossing and can bring confidence back to your smile. If there is not enough bone to support a dental implant, a bone graft be placed to help new bone grow before the post is inserted. Visit our Restorative Dentistry page to learn more about the available tooth restoration options at Summit Dental & Orthodontics in Davis County, Utah.
Types of Dental Implants
At Summit Dental & Orthodontics in Davis County, our team of Doctors offers several implant treatment options depending on your restorative needs.
- Single Dental Implant. A single dental implant can be placed in any area of the mouth where a tooth is missing.
- Implant-Supported Bridges. When several teeth are missing next to each other, dental implants can support a bridge to complete your smile. This prevents the need to grind down healthy teeth to attach a bridge.
- Immediate Implants. We can place a dental implant as soon as a tooth is extracted, reducing the number of appointments needed to restore the tooth.
- Full-Arch Restoration. As few as four dental implant posts support a permanent denture in one or both dental arches. This completely restores your smile and is ideal for patients missing many or all of their teeth.
The Biggest Benefits of Dental Implants
1. Improved Speaking and Eating.
Unlike ill-fitting dentures, dental implants stay in place and make it easier to speak and eat properly.
2. Improved Appearance and Self-Esteem.
With a complete smile, you can feel like you again and regain your confidence.
3. Convenient and Easy Care.
Keeping your dental implant clean and healthy is easy. Simply brush and floss your replacement tooth or teeth regularly.
4. Durability.
Its titanium post makes a dental implant very strong. They can even replace molars. With proper care, a dental implant can last a lifetime.
What Factors Into the Cost of a Dental Implant?
For the most accurate estimate of the cost of your dental implant treatment, we recommend a consultation with one of our doctors. Factors that go into dental implant treatment that can affect cost include the number of implants you will be receiving and if you will need a bone grafting procedure or an extraction to prepare for your implant placement.
The long-term value of dental implants is undeniable: replacement teeth that allow you to eat the foods you love, appear natural when you talk and smile, and maintain the health of your jawbone are truly priceless. When you also consider the fact that implants can last decades with proper oral care, the difference is clear between implants and less expensive tooth restorations that must be replaced periodically.
Alternative tooth replacement options, such as dentures or bridges, only sit inside of the mouth and do not fuse to the jawbone underneath. Because of this, they do not prevent the jaw bone from weakening over time. Dental implants are designed to replicate the appearance and health benefits of a natural tooth, including providing necessary stimulation to the jaw. Your implant is secured in this way and will not be removed during eating, brushing, or throughout the day like removable oral appliances.
3D Impressions
At Summit Dental & Orthodontics in Davis County, we use 3D intraoral scanners to create digital impressions of your teeth. This eliminates the need for traditional molds and allows your surgeon to virtually create the entire treatment plan.
Dental Implants in Davis County
During your consultation appointment, you will meet with one of our experienced doctors. They will discuss your surgical goals and design a treatment plan to achieve them. If you’re concerned about pain or experience surgical anxiety, there are many anesthesia options to choose from. We are one of the only offices in all of Utah with a board-certified anesthesiologist. Oral surgeons are specially trained to safely administer all forms of anesthesia and sedation. If you have been looking for the best surgeon for dental implants in Davis County, Summit Dental & Orthodontics can help. See why we are the only office in Davis County with 1000+ 5-star reviews on Google!
Once the anesthesia has been administered, your surgeon will make a small incision in the gum tissue and place the implant post. Over time, the jaw bone will fuse with the post. When the post and bone have bonded, a connecting abutment is attached. Your restorative dentist will attach the custom-made crown to the abutment, and your dental implant is complete. Any questions you have can be answered by calling us at (801) 547-8800 or you can reach out to us on our website here.