Do you have a missing tooth? At Santa Fe Dental Group, we provide dental implants in Anaheim, California. This restorative treatment uses an implant post and a dental crown to replace missing teeth, which restores your smile. Contact our dental office at 714-761-7000 for more information and schedule an appointment with our dentists, Dr. Enmer Tadeo and associates.
Dental implants are a type of prosthetic teeth used to replace missing or lost teeth. Unlike other tooth replacement options, implants are designed to replace the entire tooth, including the tooth root. This total tooth replacement helps ensure your long-term oral health and function, and makes implants the ideal option for replacing missing teeth.
Anyone who has lost a tooth is a candidate for dental implants. During your initial consultation, our dentists will examine your teeth and mouth to determine if an implant is the right option for you – as long as your mouth is healthy you should be able to receive an implant without any issues, but if you have tooth decay, gum disease or another pre-existing condition you will need to receive treatment to resolve that issue first before you can receive an implant. Our dentists will review your oral health and treatment options with you so you can make an informed decision about your care. We encourage you to ask questions, for we want you to feel completely confident in the care you receive and in your implant treatment plan.
Dental implants consist of two main parts – the implant post and the implant restoration. The implant post replaces the tooth root. It is made from a biocompatible material and is surgically inserted into your jaw, where it integrates with your supporting bone to perform all the same functions as your tooth root in keeping your teeth stable and ensure your jawbone remains healthy. The implant restoration caps the post and completes your treatment, replacing the crowns of the missing teeth to give you back a beautiful smile. Depending on how many teeth you are replacing, this restoration could be a single crown, a dental bridge or a complete or partial denture. Our dentists will discuss all your options with you to find the type of restoration that is right for you.
Once completed, your dental implant will look, feel and function exactly like your natural teeth. And like your natural teeth, it can last a lifetime when properly cared for with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits.
To schedule an appointment with our dentists and find out more about how implant dentistry can benefit you, contact our team today! We look forward to helping you regain your smile.