Dental Implants
Take a few minutes and watch our video highlighting some great options for replacing missing teeth, including dentures, implant-retained dentures and dental implants.
Dental Implants
How to Choose an Implant Dentist
Consequences of Missing Teeth
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Dental Implant FAQs
Implant Videos
Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. No more need to deal with uncomfortable dentures or bridges—with permanent dental implants, a person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat and smile with effortless confidence.
Dental implants are surgically implanted in the jaw to provide a comfortable, secure fit and a natural look. Implants can support replacements for one tooth, several teeth, or even all of the teeth. Dental implants deliver outstanding results in both appearance and function of the new teeth.
Why do I need a dental implant?
The healthiest thing to do when you lose a tooth is to have it replaced. Otherwise, you risk problems with biting, chewing and speaking, headaches, muscle pain and an unattractive appearance. Dental implants provide a comfortable, secure, natural-looking solution for tooth replacement to retain function and aesthetics and preserve bone structure.
Dental implants serve as the base for many tooth-replacement options, including bridges, dentures and individual artificial teeth. Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
Patient Testimonial
"I visited Argyle Dental Center yesterday to get another opinion about dental implants.The staff was very helpful and put me at ease. I felt like they were offering me the best option for me not just what they wanted me to buy. Dr.Bibb took his time and went over different options and pros and cons of them. We decided on a plan that suites me and I am very excited to be getting a new smile. - Phil S."
How do dental implants work?
The dental implants themselves are titanium cylinders that are surgically implanted in the jawbone where the missing teeth were rooted. Over time, the titanium bonds with the bone, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.
Small posts are then attached to the implant. Protruding through the gums, these posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.
How long does the dental implantation process take?
Previously, the implant process could take months to complete. And while this can still be the case in some situations, with advancements in technology and dental implant surgical techniques, many patients can receive their replacement teeth in as little as one day. Argyle Dental Center is a certified provider of TeethXpress (www.TeethXpress.com) which is a great solution for missing teeth. Regain the confidence you once had in your smile and call our office today for a consultation.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
The number-one requirement for dental implants is sufficient, strong bone in the area beneath the missing teeth. Without enough bone, the implants will not be able to take hold in the jaw.
If you do not have the bone necessary for dental implants, your dentist may recommend bone grafting—removing bone from elsewhere in the mouth or from the hip, or using artificial bone, and placing it in the jaw until it grows into the natural bone—as a first step in the dental implant process.