Dental Implant Services

Smile Crafters has extensive experience helping patients find comfort and confidence in their oral health and smiles. We provide dental implant services for patients who are missing one or more teeth, enabling them to experience an ideal tooth restoration for their needs and lifestyle.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a small metal post, often made of titanium, that a dentist installs in a patient's jaw. It serves as a replacement tooth root, anchoring a prosthetic tooth or bridge in the mouth.

Dental implants can permanently replace a missing tooth or two, or they can allow a patient to use removable dentures. Each implant can support one or more teeth depending on how much bone an individual has in their jaw. If a patient needs implant-supported dentures, a dentist may place four to six implants in the jaw to support a full arch.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implant Restoration?

Patients must have healthy gums and adequate bone mass to benefit from dental implant restoration. These requirements are necessary to support the implants and promote long-term success.

Another key factor for dental implant success is excellent oral hygiene and regular dental visits. With proper at-home and professional care, these implants can provide comfort and convenience for years to come.

What Is the Process to Get Dental Implants?

The process of getting dental implants generally involves these steps:

1. Consultation with our team to determine if dental implants are right for you
2. Surgery to place the dental implants
3. Healing period, where the dental implants fuse with the bone and the gums heal
4. Abutment and replacement crown attachment once the mouth is healed and ready
5. Follow-up visits to ensure the dental implants are working well

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Permanent dental implants offer many benefits to patients with missing teeth. A few of their advantages include:

• Long-lasting results: Implants are a strong replacement option for natural teeth, generally lasting 10 to 20 years. They won't decay, and they don't require root canal treatment.
• Comfortable feel: Dental implants remain firmly in place, meaning patients can chew, speak and smile with comfort and confidence. These devices do not depend on neighboring teeth for support, and they look and feel similar to natural teeth.
• Facial structure support: Dental implants can help preserve the jawbone by providing stimulation similar to a natural tooth root. They can also support other facial features, such as lips and cheeks, helping patients maintain their appearance.

Contact Us for Dental Implants in Gilbert, Arizona

Regain confidence in your smile with help from Smile Crafters. Contact us today to see if dental implants are right for you. We are happy to answer any questions about the procedures involved in dental implants.