Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone by a dentist or periodontist, a specialist in the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural-looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!
Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
Reasons for dental implants:
- Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
- Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into the missing tooth space.
- Restore a patient’s confident smile.
- Restore chewing, speech, and digestion.
- Restore or enhance facial tissues.
- Support a bridge or denture, making them more secure and comfortable.
What Does Getting Dental Implants Involve?
The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.
X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself into the bone for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants, the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.
After several weeks of healing, the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor. Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete. After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.
You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new implant.
Implant Placement & Restoration
At South Suburban Family Dental in Blue Island, IL, dental implants are one of the services our doctor has invested in most significantly through dedicated continuing education, and that investment means that both the surgical placement and the final restoration of dental implants can be completed right here in our office. For patients in this community, keeping implant care in-house means fewer referrals, fewer appointments at unfamiliar locations, and a more coordinated treatment experience from the very first consultation through the placement of the final crown or prosthesis.
Our doctor approaches every implant case with thorough planning and honest communication before any treatment begins. The full process, timeline, and cost are reviewed clearly at the consultation appointment so patients know exactly what to expect at every stage and are never caught off guard by additional steps or unexpected expenses along the way.
Why Implants Are Worth The Investment
Of all the tooth replacement options available at South Suburban Family Dental, dental implants consistently deliver the most complete and longest-lasting results. Unlike bridges, implants do not require alteration of the neighboring healthy teeth. Unlike conventional dentures, implants stimulate the jawbone and prevent the progressive bone loss that accelerates facial structure changes over time. Unlike any removable prosthetic, implants restore chewing confidence and daily comfort in a way that feels completely natural because the implant functions as a true tooth root rather than simply resting on top of the gum tissue.
For patients in Blue Island, IL who have been weighing their tooth replacement options, our friendly and reliable team at South Suburban Family Dental is here to walk you through the full picture honestly and help you make the decision that genuinely serves your long-term oral health and quality of life. Contact our office today to schedule your implant consultation.