Dental Implants in Houston

Damaged teeth or tooth loss can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. Dental implants can restore that confidence by enhancing your functionality and overall oral health. With the longest-lasting, secure tooth replacement option like dental implants, you can get back to comfortably eating, speaking, and smiling.

What are Dental Implants?

As replacement tooth roots, dental implants are meant to provide a strong foundation for either removable or permanently fixed teeth to match the rest of your teeth for a natural appearance. Dental implants are durable, comfortable, and are natural-looking so you can smile with confidence. 

The Dental Implant Placement and Restoration Process

Before any dental implant procedure, your teeth, gums, and jawline will be thoroughly evaluated during your consultation so your doctor can determine what treatment is right for you. During the implant process, you’ll be given local anesthesia to numb your mouth and keep you feeling comfortable and pain-free. Next, an incision will be made in your gum and the implant will be placed. While the placement procedure for dental implants can be done in one day, healing timelines of different types of restorations can vary among patients. Call (713) 789-8680 today to learn more!

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Dental Implant Options

Single Tooth Implants

Single implants are used to replace a single missing tooth, and are usually restored with a dental crown. 

Full-arch Implants

Using a series of dental implants, full-arch implants are meant to restore an entire arch of missing teeth. 

Mini Implants

Unlike regular dental implants, mini implants are much smaller with only a one-piece screw and do not typically require invasive surgery.

Implant-retained Dentures

 These dentures have a natural appearance and are held in position by dental implants, allowing the force of the bite to maintain the integrity of the jaw bone.

All-On-4 Implants

This technique replaces a full arch of upper or lower teeth using only four implants and can be a more permanent and natural-looking alternative to dentures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Replace My Missing Teeth?

We will go over any options with you regarding which dental implant, if any, is right for you and your overall oral health. Dental implants are recommended for missing teeth because of their durability, natural appearance, and stability.

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

With proper dental care and regular check ups, many dental implants can last a lifetime with an average lifespan of 25 years. Some, however, can require replacement after several years. 

Can Dental Implants Stop Bone Loss?

Yes! Bone loss occurs when you lose a tooth and your jaw bone is no longer stimulated by the natural pressure of chewing and biting, weakening your jaw bone. Since the post of the dental implant is placed directly into the jaw bone and acts as a tooth root, it restimulates your jaw bone by transmitting the force of chewing. Once a dental implant is put in place, the bone bonds with the titanium for a strong hold, creating a lasting support for your teeth and smile to thrive and stay healthy.

Can Dental Implants Be Done In One Day?

Many dental implant procedures, depending on how many implants you need placed, can be done within just a couple of hours by your Houston dentist. One innovative dental implant process is Teeth in a Day, which immediately places a traditional removable denture so that patients don’t have to spend months without teeth. After the denture is adjusted or replaced, and your smile has fully healed, a permanent denture will be attached.