Dental Implants Mesa
Superior Prosthetics Used to Build Longer-Lasting Smiles
At Julian Dentistry, Dr. Clark Julian is pleased to be an expert when it comes to dental implant placement and restoration. Completing the process in-house, he eliminates the need for patients to see outside specialists. Equipped with a CBCT scanner for more accurate treatment planning as well as a surgical guide for optimal precision, he can deliver beautiful new smiles with the help of dental implant crowns, bridges, dentures, and All-On-4. Let us know if you would like to schedule a consultation to find out how you can get started with dental implants in Mesa.
Why Choose Julian Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- Dental Implant Placement & Restoration Provided In-House
- CBCT Scanner & Surgical Guide for Optimal Precision
- Comfort-Focused Approach with Dental Sedation
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are unlike any other form of tooth replacement. While dental bridges restore the visible portions of teeth, dental implants work from the roots up. With a titanium, screw-like post that mimics the function of tooth roots, a metal abutment that holds the restoration to the post, and a customized crown, bridge, or denture resting on top, it serves as a complete restorative solution for individuals with tooth loss.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – You will need to call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Julian. After learning whether you need bone grafting, gum disease treatment, tooth extraction, or another form of treatment before receiving your dental implants, we will begin the process of preparing your smile.
- Dental Implant Surgery – Once your mouth is ready to receive your dental implants, we will begin by administering local anesthesia and sedation (if necessary) before placing each implant post into the designated socket using our surgical guide. This will help to ensure proper depth and location for maximum results.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – After leaving our office, you will be informed that you need to rest for a few days and allow osseointegration to occur. This can take 4-6 months, as the implants need to fuse with the bone tissues. Once complete, we will apply the metal abutments so that your new restoration fits comfortably on top of your implant.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – To complete the dental implant process, you will need your custom restoration. After defining how many teeth you need to have replaced, we will recommend a restorative solution in the form of a crown, bridge, or denture.
Benefits of Dental Implants
While there are still other tooth replacement options available on the market (i.e., dental bridges), newer technologies and techniques make it possible for our team to provide more updated and longer-lasting approaches. With dental implants, you can expect to enjoy a stronger bite force and chewing power, greater jawbone stimulation, improved oral health, a more vibrant and younger-looking appearance, and remarkable confidence that will help you to make a good first impression.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Dental implants can be an ideal option if you’re an adult who is missing one, multiple, or an entire row of teeth. No matter the reason for your tooth loss, our team can establish a plan that will put your oral health on the right track so that you can benefit from these long-lasting prosthetics. During your consultation, we will go over which steps need to be taken to prepare you for implant placement as well as discuss how many posts you will need to restore your smile.
Missing One Tooth
Using a single dental implant post, metal abutment, and customized crown, we can replace one missing tooth along the lower or upper arch of teeth. While a dental bridge might have been the go-to solution in the past, we no longer have to alter healthy abutment teeth but instead can focus solely on the vacant socket, leaving you with a fully restored, fully functional smile.
Missing Multiple Teeth
If you have a gap in your smile that is the result of multiple missing teeth, we can use two dental implant posts and a customized bridge to fix the problem. Once your implants fuse with the surrounding bone tissues, we can secure a dental bridge on top, allowing your jawbone to continue receiving the stimulation it needs to avoid facial sagging over time.
Missing All of Your Teeth
Even an entire row of missing teeth can be replaced with the help of dental implants. Using between 4 and 6 titanium posts, we can position them along the jawbone before attaching a removable or fixed denture on top. It’s also possible for us to use only four dental implants to support a custom denture, especially if you do not possess enough jawbone density.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
It’s no secret that dental implants are more expensive than dental bridges, but if you look at the comparison in cost over time, you’ll find that you will save by choosing this form of superior tooth replacement. With dental implants, you don’t have to buy denture adhesives or undergo regular relinements or replacements, both of which are common with more traditional methods of treatment. Our team will go over the expected cost with you during your consultation as well as find ways to lower your out-of-pocket expenses.