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Rediscovering Healthy, Lasting Smiles
“I Lost All Hope in Ever Getting the Smile I Wanted…”
Engineering Smiles for Longevity
If you’re grappling with missing teeth, you may feel embarrassed or self-conscious to smile. Beyond the emotional impact, the vacant tooth sockets left by missing teeth can become a breeding ground for inflammatory bacteria, posing a significant threat to oral health. The longer you delay addressing missing teeth, the greater the risk of oral and systemic diseases from these bacteria infiltrating soft tissues.
Thankfully, even in the most challenging tooth loss or decay cases, full mouth dental implants present a highly successful solution. Restoring teeth to 99% of their original strength, dental implants promote optimal oral health and deliver a stunning, natural-looking smile. At Apex Oral Surgery and Implant Center in Chicago, IL, our knowledgeable team is dedicated to elevating your quality of life. We are committed to providing you with a brand-new smile you can proudly display for years.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are tooth replacement solutions designed to mimic teeth’ natural structure and function. Comprising three fundamental components – a titanium post that serves as the anchor, an abutment connecting the post to the prosthetic tooth, and the prosthetic tooth itself. The titanium post is surgically implanted into the jawbone, which integrates and fuses with the surrounding bone through osseointegration.
The abutment is then attached to the post, acting as a connector between the implant and the prosthetic tooth. Finally, the prosthetic tooth, meticulously crafted to match the patient’s natural teeth in appearance and function, completes the implant. This comprehensive system ensures stability, durability, and a lifelike aesthetic, making full mouth dental implants the preferred solution for individuals seeking long-term and aesthetically pleasing tooth replacement.
The Advantages of Dental Implants
- Implants are offered in a variety of options (single, multiple, full-mouth) to fit your unique needs
- Dental implants preserve the structure and integrity of the jawbone and facial muscles
- Implants require far less repair and maintenance compared to dentures
- Modern implants are easily maintained with regular brushing and flossing
- Implants provide truly stunning smile aesthetics
- Can easily provide a lifetime of durable, functional day-to-day use
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What to Expect with Dental Implant Treatment
Consultation & Planning
When considering full mouth dental implants, we’ll start with a consultation. We’ll discuss your dental concerns, smile goals, and what you want from your dental implant treatment. Utilizing advanced technology, our implant team captures detailed digital images, meticulously highlighting even the most subtle details of your oral arch. Based on this comprehensive assessment, we formulate and discuss a personalized treatment plan tailored to your oral health needs, skin tone, facial structure, lip line, and gum line to ensure a precise fit and a natural-looking smile that fits your lifestyle.
The Implant Procedure
Before beginning your procedure, we’ll administer your preferred sedation so you can relax comfortably. We’ll make small incisions and strategically place 4-6 dental implants into your jawbone at a 45-degree angle to ensure optimal stability. Once placed, we’ll attach an abutment to the implants and place your temporary prosthesis on top. This provisional restoration lets you immediately experience the benefits of your new smile while your mouth undergoes healing.
Healing & Final Restorations
Over the next 4-6 months, your mouth will heal through Osseointegration, where your implants will fuse with your jawbone. After permanent jaw fusion, we’ll place your final restoration - a custom design to adhere to your facial features and lifestyle. Hence, you never have to worry about your teeth slipping and falling out, hiding your smile, or adhering to a soft food diet. The final restorations will offer decades of reliable daily use and bright, gorgeous smiles!
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