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Dental Implants Silver Spring

Tooth loss is actually a very common problem, more so than you might think. In fact, millions of Americans face tooth loss every year, so you’re not alone if you’re looking for a dentist who can help replace missing teeth. Dr. E. Chantal Bikoi is an implant dentist in Silver Spring who offers many tooth replacement options. Whether you’re missing one, two, or a whole arch of upper or lower teeth, there are ways to replace your teeth and create a smile you’ll be proud to flash.

If you’ve been covering your smile with your hand, avoiding social functions, and suffering the embarrassment of tooth loss, you’ve taken the first step by doing some research. With so many advances in laser dental technology and techniques to replace missing teeth, you need not suffer any longer.

We can provide you some information here about dental implants, but you really cannot get a full appreciation of the offerings at Artistic Family Dentistry of Silver Spring until you see the choices in person. We encourage you to contact the office and schedule an initial evaluation so Dr. Bikoi and her team can evaluate your current dental state and suggest treatment options.

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Types of Dental Implants Silver Spring, MD

Single Dental Implant

Dental implants replace tooth roots and resemble screws; they are usually made of titanium and are very sturdy and long-lasting. Dental implants allow for fixed and removable replacement teeth; they are implanted in the jawbone and fuse with the jawbone in a process called “osseointegration.” After the fusing process, abutment posts (connectors) are inserted into the anchors, and then usually, a dental crown is attached to the abutment post.

Many patients require a single dental implant. If you have enough bone mass, you will be a candidate for a single dental implant. If you do not have adequate bone mass, bone grafting may need to be considered.

Once your implant is placed, we must allow osseointegration to occur. Once this process is complete, you’ll return to our dental spa in Silver Spring, and we will attach the abutment. Finally, your dental crown will be custom-made and permanently affixed to your implant.

Single dental implants are amazing because they restore both the root and the crown, allowing you to have a stable restoration and a strong bite. You can eat all of your favorite meals and care for your teeth as usual. Single dental implants will last a lifetime, but you may need a replacement dental crown after several years.

Implant-Supported Bridge

An implant-supported bridge is a tooth replacement option when you have two or more missing teeth in a row. An implant-supported bridge may be used instead of a denture when a row of teeth must be replaced.

An implant-supported bridge restoration usually requires two implants to support the dental bridge; the bridge provides a functional and aesthetic replacement for your natural teeth.

Implant Supported Dentures

For patients with several missing teeth, implant-supported dentures made of acrylic material may be an alternative to dentures. Candidacy for implant-supported dentures depends on many factors, and Dr. Bikoi must ensure you have the bone density required to tolerate this procedure.

Implant-supported dentures may support full and partial dentures and fixed and removable dentures. If a removable denture is right for you, the denture will “snap” onto the implant rather than being held in place with adhesives, which can be messy.

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Laser Implant Dentistry

Laser dentistry is non-invasive and offers patients many benefits. Using a laser in implant dentistry offers significant advantages during the implant procedure. Those benefits include:

  • Less trauma with no bleeding
  • After using the laser, there is a decrease in the risk of infection because the laser helps to sterilize the area being treated
  • There is minimal damage to surrounding tissues due to pinpoint accuracy of lasers
  • Wounds may not require sutures, shortening how long the procedure takes and healing time for the patient
  • Tissue regenerates more quickly with laser dentistry, less downtime for the patient
  • Less trauma with no bleeding
  • After using the laser, there is a decrease in the risk of infection because the laser helps to sterilize the area being treated
  • There is minimal damage to surrounding tissues due to pinpoint accuracy of lasers
  • Wounds may not require sutures, shortening how long the procedure takes and healing time for the patient
  • Tissue regenerates more quickly with laser dentistry, less downtime for the patient

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All-On-X

All-on-X is a minimally invasive method of ceramic full-mouth implants using only four implants to support a full arch of teeth. You need not undergo multiple surgeries with All-On-X. It can be done in one appointment under local anesthesia. You may know this tooth replacement option as Teeth by Tonight or Teeth in a Day.

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Guided Implant Placement

We are thrilled to offer guided implant placement for our patients, which means you can see what occurs during the dental implantation process. 3-D models allow you to better understand the procedures and visualize the end result. This amazing technology allows increased accuracy and efficiency.

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Implants in Silver Spring

We understand this is a lot of information to take in, so please allow our implant dentist in Silver Spring, Dr. Chantal Bikoi, to explain it to you in person. Please call Artistic Family Dentistry at (240) 641-5828 or fill out our online contact form. If you are missing teeth, you can see there are many options to consider. Why not come in and let us do an evaluation and offer you life-changing tooth replacement options?

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