Dental Implants Decatur
The Only Replacement Teeth That Look&Feel Natural
Dental implants are in a class of their own when it comes to replacing missing teeth. This leading-edge treatment is the only solution that restores both the crown and root structures of missing teeth, allowing you to enjoy a prosthetic that doesn’t just look natural, but also feels natural. Whether you’re missing one, several, or all of your teeth, our periodontists can complete the dental implant placement in-house, streamlining your journey toward a full and healthy smile. Call us today to schedule a consultation and learn whether you’re a good candidate!
Why Choose Georgia Periodontics for Dental Implants?
- Periodontists with 25+ Years of Experience
- Also Offering Gum Grafting & Sinus Lifts
- State-of-the-Art Periodontal Office
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are designed to be secured within the jawbone, underneath the gumline. Due to their biocompatible nature, they’re able to fuse with the bone through a process called osseointegration, which allows them to provide stimulation and blood flow to the area to keep it from eroding over time, as well as offer an unwavering foundation for a restoration to be attached to.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: The first step of every dental implant treatment is a consultation with a dentist. During this visit, they will help you determine whether dental implants are right for you.
- Surgical Placement: Once you decide you want to move forward with getting dental implants, our team will schedule your surgery at one of our Georgia Periodontics locations. Dr. Litterer and Dr. Scher are specially trained in this procedure, allowing them to provide the best results and most comfortable experience possible.
- Healing: For the next three to six months, your gums will heal, and the implants will undergo a process called osseointegration, where they fuse with the jawbone.
- Implant Restoration: After healing and osseointegration have occurred, our team will attach small metal connector pieces called abutments to the top of the dental implants. Then, you’ll return to your general dentist so they can place your new teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants in Decatur are such a popular tooth replacement treatment because they offer several benefits that other traditional solutions don’t. Because dental implants fuse with the jawbone to replace the missing root structure, they’re able to prevent the alteration of your facial shape by preserving the jawbone. This also allows them to restore up to 80% of your original bite power. And finally, they can easily last for 30+ years with just routine brushing and flossing.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
In addition to being one of the most advanced answers to tooth loss, dental implants are also incredibly versatile, with the ability to help patients in a variety of situations.
Missing One Tooth
For a single missing tooth, our periodontists can place one dental implant below the gumline and into the jawbone. After it has fused with the bone and the abutment has been attached to it, your general dentist will secure a free-standing, custom-crafted dental crown to it to fill the space in your arch.
Missing Multiple Teeth
If you have several missing teeth in a row or throughout your arch, we can secure an implant bridge as well as implant crowns to complete your smile. An implant bridge is anchored within the mouth by placing two dental implants at either side of the gap. This will allow the bridge to be supported by the implants instead of your natural existing teeth, making the procedure more conservative.
Missing All of Your Teeth
To rebuild a smile completely, our team can secure anywhere between four and eight dental implants throughout the jawbone. This will anchor a full denture without the fear of having it slip or shift whenever you eat or speak. Our team is happy to partner with local general dentists to offer All-on-4 and Teeth in a Day, which can bring back an entire row in a single appointment.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Every tooth loss case is different, which means there’s no set cost for the entire dental implant procedure. However, one aspect of the process that keeps it affordable for many patients is the fact that the cost of each step doesn’t have to be paid upfront. This allows you to split the cost of your procedure up into smaller amounts to make it more manageable for your budget. Our team is also happy to help you navigate dental insurance and financing options before you undergo surgery.