Skilled Dental Implant Services in San Diego
Missing or severely compromised teeth can negatively impact oral health and overall quality of life. At the practice of Terry McClanahan DDS, our skilled team is proud to provide tailored dental implant services to revitalize your smile. We offer comprehensive solutions, from single-tooth implants to implant-supported dentures.
Whether you have recently suffered a dental trauma or have been living without one or more teeth for some time, our team is ready to support you through every stage of your tooth replacement journey. We dedicate ourselves to helping our patients restore their oral health and the appearance of their smiles, and we look forward to doing the same for you. Contact us today to explore how our San Diego tooth implant options can help rejuvenate your smile.
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are oral prosthetics designed to replace missing teeth from root to crown. They provide a permanent solution for tooth replacement, delivering exceptional stability and a pleasing feel similar to natural teeth when eating and speaking. We focus on delivering dental implants that are highly durable and integrate seamlessly with your dental structure.
Dental implants comprise three components that combine to create a functional prosthetic tooth. These components are:
- The Implant Post: Constructed from body-safe materials like titanium, the implant post is surgically placed into your jawbone. The bone at the implant site then fuses with the post in a process called osseointegration. Once healed, the implant post becomes the sturdy base for your tooth-shaped restoration.
- The Abutment: This element serves as a connector piece between the implant post and the final restoration. It helps create a secure fit, allowing you to chew and speak confidently.
- The Restoration: This is the visible part of the implant. We seat these tooth-shaped prosthetics on the implant post, completing your dental implant. Whether we provide single-tooth crowns, bridges, or dentures, our restorations are carefully crafted to mimic the look and feel of natural teeth.
Extensive Pretreatment Services
Our process starts with a thorough oral examination. This assessment often involves detailed imaging of your smile, and we'll use the information we gather to determine if you need any preliminary treatments to prepare your smile for implant placement. These pretreatments are vital to providing successful dental implants in San Diego and include services like extracting damaged teeth and bone grafts to create a solid foundation for your implant post.
We can also help if any abnormalities within your oral structure may cause problems when we try to place prosthetics. For instance, we can remove bony growths known as mandibular tori that can get in the way of prosthetics. We focus on providing pretreatments suited to your unique circumstances and take the time to talk you through our recommendations, explaining how each can benefit your long-term oral health.
Our Implant Restoration Options
Every smile is different and requires a unique restorative dental approach. We offer many options to complete your smile and fulfill your oral health requirements. Our dental implant restoration options include:
- Single-tooth crowns: These versatile restorations are perfect for replacing a single tooth and can be placed at any position throughout your smile.
- Implant bridges: Implant bridges are an excellent choice if you have multiple missing teeth in a row. They are firmly anchored at either end by dental implant-supported crowns.
- Implant-supported dentures: Implant-supported dentures can restore up to an entire arch of missing teeth, offering exceptional stability and a natural feel when chewing. They are supported by several dental implants placed strategically throughout your jawbone.
- Immediate implants: Immediate implants are innovative options for quickly replacing teeth with minimal downtime. Should you qualify for immediate implants we'll be able to extract your tooth and complete the implant in the same appointment.
Tooth Implant FAQs
We are passionate about transparent communication in our practice. Our dentist wants to provide you with all the necessary information to help you confidently decide about replacing missing teeth with tooth implants. We are always available to address any questions or concerns you might have. Here are some of the most frequent queries we receive:
You can care for your dental implants in the same way you would your natural teeth with regular brushing and flossing. It's also advisable to avoid smoking and limit the consumption of hard or sticky foods.
The dental implant posts are permanent additions to your smile and can last a lifetime with proper care. The restorative components, like crowns, bridges, and dentures, generally last for well over a decade but may eventually need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear.
It depends on your needs. Our team has extensive experience providing dental sedation, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, and will discuss our range of options for your procedure.
Your Tooth Replacement Team in San Diego
At the practice of Terry McClanahan DDS, we work hard to deliver the skilled restorative dental care you deserve. From the initial consultation to the final placement of your tooth implants, we support you at every step. Our team looks forward to meeting you and learning how we can revitalize your smile. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and discover your team for tooth replacement services in San Diego.
CALL US: (619) 543-1588 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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