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Dental Implants: the Gold Standard in Tooth Replacement!

Having missing teeth can affect your self-esteem and make it more difficult to chew and speak.

Missing teeth can also lead to additional health issues, such as loss of jawbone and even changes to your face's appearance.

Available as a long-term, natural-looking, comfortable and low maintenance solution to missing or badly diseased teeth, dental implants are the gold standard of modern dental care. They are designed to look, feel and function just like your natural teeth, blending in perfectly to create a natural-looking smile.

If you are considering replacing your missing teeth, dental implants may be the ideal solution for you.

Dental implants look and work like your natural teeth.

They include three pieces:

A titanium screw placed in the jawbone
A connector between the implant and crown
A crown, which is the visible part of the tooth

Dental implants are the most durable, stable, and comfortable prosthetic tooth replacement option available today. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime. This means your dental implants provide exceptional long-term value that will benefit you for the rest of your life.

We can work with you to determine if you are a candidate for implants to help you achieve a healthy, happy smile.

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Dental implants have a success rate of up to

0%

and can last a lifetime with proper care.

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Getting Dental Implants

While your toothbrush and floss do a pretty good job of keeping your teeth clean, there are areas of your mouth that only a trained hygienist can reach. Regular exams help our patients maintain good oral health.

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Consultation and Treatment Plan.
First, we gather your medical history, dental history, and take 3D X-rays and scans of your mouth to give us a clear picture of your oral health. We then explore treatment options to meet your health goals and budgetary needs.

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Extraction. If the tooth is not already missing, we perform a tooth extraction. Depending on your case, we may place the implant at the same time, or you may need additional bone grafting before implant placement.

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Bone Grafting. If your jawbone lacks the mass needed to accept an implant, we place a bone graft to strengthen the area. It may require several months of healing before we place the dental implant.

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Dental Implant Surgery.
Your dentist at Palm Springs Dental then places a titanium screw, also known as the implant body, into your jawbone. We can use dental sedation to help put you at ease during this short surgery.

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Osseointegration. We close the gum incision and leave the implant to heal for three months. During this period, the surrounding bone grows over the implant to fuse with it. This process creates a sturdy platform to support the prosthetic tooth.

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Final Restoration. Once the healing is complete, we place a connector (abutment) on the implant and place the final crown. The completed restoration looks and functions in the same way as your natural tooth.

What to Expect with a Dental Implant

Natural Appearance: Dental implants are individually designed to fit the mouth of each patient. They look and feel just like natural teeth because they become part of you.
Comfort: Because they are permanent and secured into your jawbone, you no longer have to deal with the discomfort of ill-fitting dentures slipping and sliding around your mouth.
Durability: With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime. They have a success rate up to 98%.
Easy Upkeep: Dental implants are cared for just like the rest of your natural teeth. Say goodbye to messy adhesives. Brushing and flossing are all you need to do to care for your implants. Most patients can’t tell the difference between an implant and a natural tooth.
Easier Eating: Sliding or clicking dentures can make chewing a pain. Dental implants allow you to return to eating your favorite foods with comfort and ease. Biting down will feel natural again.
Clear Speech: Slurred speech and lisps associated with ill-fitting dentures will become a problem of the past with permanent dental implants.
Confidence: Dental implants allow you to regain confidence with a natural, beautiful smile. You will be able to engage in social activities without fear of your dentures falling out or embarrassment over missing or damaged teeth.

Dental implants look and feel incredibly natural

so that you can smile with confidence. You may even forget your tooth is a replacement!

Flexible Payment Options

For High-Quality Dental Care in Altamonte Springs

For your convenience, Palm Springs Dental accepts:

A wide range of PPO dental insurance plans - click here to see which insurances we accept
In-house discount plan and specials for patients without insurance
Cash and check
All major credit cards, including MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express, and more

We do NOT accept HMO or Medicaid plans.