Dental Implants Athens
No Spaces & All Smiles
Without question, all of our office’s tooth replacements work well. Any of them could help your grin and strengthen your oral health. Still, dental implants have traits that the other options don’t. Such features make them the gold standard of tooth replacement. When placed by our staff, they have the same look and function as your natural teeth. You can learn more about dental implants in Athens by reading below, and for more details, book a consultation at our office!
Why Choose Athens Dental Associates for Dental Implants?
- Dental Implant Placement Done In-House
- All-on-4 Dental Implants Available
- Treatment Planned with Cone Beam Scanner
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that act as tooth roots. They’re actively set in your jaw instead of on top of your gums. This placement allows them to fuse with nearby bone tissue. The implants will then become secure parts of your jawbone. From there, they can support your final restoration – a crown, bridge, or denture—offering the same strength and stability as real teeth.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
The dental implant process mainly consists of four steps:
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – You’ll first consult Dr. Hill Lindsey before you start a dental implant treatment. This discussion gives us a sense of your smile goals, oral health, etc. That way, our dental team can confirm if implants suit you.
- Dental Implant Surgery – With Dr. Hill Lindsey’s approval, you’ll get dental implant surgery soon after the consultation. This will take place in our office.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Your implants will slowly fuse with your jaw after surgery. This usually takes 3-6 months and ensures your new teeth remain stable. Once it’s done, we’ll place your abutments (i.e., metal connectors set in your implants that hold the restorations).
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – After healing from the placement and abutment surgeries, you’ll visit us for your final restoration. This may be a crown, bridge, or denture. Which kind you receive will depend on your oral health needs.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer many great benefits, including:
- High Success Rate – Well-placed implants almost always work in the long run. In fact, their ten-year success rate is over 95%!
- A Lifelike Smile – Since they’re capped with porcelain or zirconia restorations, implants blend seamlessly with your smile.
- Youthful Look – By stimulating your jawbone, implants help your face look full and youthful.
- Easier Eating– Implants restore your bite force and allow you to chew tough foods.
- Long-Lasting Results – With proper care, the average dental implant can last thirty years or more.
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