Dental Implants Wayne
It's Time to Smile Like New
There may be multiple ways to replace your missing teeth, but if you want a solution that offers more than visual restoration, it’s best to consider dental implants in Wayne. Known as the gold standard of tooth replacement, these prosthetics offer significant benefits ranging from continuous bone stimulation to a 30+ year lifespan. As a Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association, Dr. Henkin’s advanced training and expertise allow her to provide the start-to-finish process in-house so that you can remain with the same trusted professional throughout treatment. Call our office to schedule a consultation; let us give you a reason to smile again.
Why Choose Skyline Dental for Dental Implants?
- Henkin Places Dental Implants In-House
- Multiple Payment Options Available, Including Dental Financing
- Digital Impression System for More Accurate Results
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants rebuild missing teeth from the roots up by stimulating the jawbone and creating a stable, longer-lasting smile. Typically crafted from titanium, these posts support a custom implant crown, bridge, or denture that is secured on top, creating a full root-to-crown replacement that blends in beautifully with the rest of your smile.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Consultation: You will meet with Dr. Henkin for a scheduled consultation. She will examine your mouth and take digital images to further analyze your oral health. Based on her findings, you may require additional dental care, including gum disease treatment, tooth extraction, and bone grafting.
- Surgery: Using state-of-the-art dental technologies, Dr. Henkin will numb your mouth before placing each dental implant post into its appropriate location along the jawbone. She will then place protective healing caps over the posts before sending you home to recover.
- Osseointegration/Abutment: Your recovery will include ensuring your dental implants fuse with your jawbone in a process known as osseointegration. This can take 3-6 months before your metal abutments are attached to the tops of your posts. These small appliances help keep your restoration in place once it is secured.
- Final Restoration Delivery: The last step in the dental implant process is receiving your final restoration. Using impressions taken of your smile early on, Dr. Henkin will have a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture created in preparation for your new smile. Once it is ready for placement, she will attach it to your implants, giving you a newly restored appearance you can enjoy.
Benefits of Dental Implants
You cannot overlook the benefits that dental implants provide, many of which cannot be achieved with other similar replacement options, such as dental bridges and dentures. As you consider your options for treatment, review the following bullet points to discover why millions of people have already chosen dental implants to rebuild their smile:
- Dental implants have a lifespan of 30+ years because they are surgically placed within the jawbone and fuse over time.
- Dental implants eliminate the fear of dental drift by keeping natural teeth in proper alignment.
- Dental implants deliver continuous stimulation to the jawbone, preventing resorption and facial collapse in the future.
- Dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth in appearance, use, and stability.
- Dental implants allow for a more expansive diet, so you can enjoy nutritious foods that aid in your oral and digestive health.
- Dental implants are easy to maintain, requiring no additional instruments or products to keep them clean or hold them in place.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
If you are missing one or more teeth, there is a good chance you will be cleared to receive dental implants. The only caveat is how soon you can expect to undergo oral surgery. You may need preliminary care to establish a healthier environment for your implants. Still, no matter your situation, you can trust Dr. Henkin to get your oral health on the right track for these permanent prosthetics.
Missing One Tooth
A single dental implant post can be inserted into the area that once held your now-missing tooth, effectively filling the gap and restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile without worry. We will have a custom-made dental crown crafted to match the rest of your teeth so that it blends in seamlessly, making it impossible for others to tell a difference.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Instead of altering healthy teeth to hold your bridge in place, we can place two dental implants into the exterior sockets before attaching a custom-made bridge. With an implant bridge, you will be free to eat all your favorite foods, and you’ll never need to worry about your posts shifting or needing replacement, as long as you commit to taking proper care of them over the years.
Missing All of Your Teeth
Traditional dentures may be suitable for certain patients, but using 4 to 6 implant posts to secure an implant denture ensures superior stability. With this approach to tooth replacement, you can enjoy greater peace of mind knowing that bone loss is less likely to occur, and you are free to consume family meals with improved confidence.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Since dental implants are a fully customized treatment, their cost cannot be determined without a scheduled consultation with Dr. Henkin. There are multiple factors she must consider before building a formal estimate for your review. Although it’s no secret that these prosthetics are more expensive than traditional dentures and dental bridges, they prove more cost-effective because of their longevity.
During your consultation, our team will review your dental insurance to determine how much you might be able to save and explain alternative ways to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.