Dental Implants
Dental Implants in Oklahoma City
At 23rd Street Dental, we understand the importance of having a healthy, functional smile. Dental implants can provide a permanent solution that looks and feels just like your natural teeth if you have missing teeth. Our experienced dental team, led by Dr. David Allen, Dr. Clinton Hyatt, and Dr. Hoang are dedicated to helping patients achieve their best smile possible with dental implants in Oklahoma City, OK.
What are Dental Implants?
We place dental implants as artificial tooth roots in the jawbone to support replacement teeth. Typically made of titanium, implants are biocompatible and fuse with the jawbone for strong support. After fusion, we use implants to support various restorations, including crowns, bridges, and full dentures.
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants offer a wide range of benefits for patients with missing teeth. Some of the key benefits of dental implants include the following:
Dental implants are designed to look and feel just like your natural teeth, so they can restore the appearance of your smile and give you greater confidence.
Because dental implants are anchored securely in the jawbone, they function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and chew normally without worry.
With proper care, dental implants can last many years, making them a cost-effective solution for replacing missing teeth.
Dental implants help to preserve the integrity of the jawbone and surrounding teeth, which can help to prevent future dental problems.
Missing teeth impact your oral health and overall well-being. They affect speaking, eating, and chewing. Additionally, missing teeth cause jawbone changes and affect surrounding teeth, leading to further dental issues.
As a result, replacing missing teeth prevents bone loss in the jaw and protects your oral health. Without teeth, the jawbone deteriorates, causing facial structure changes and making you look older. Furthermore, it can also affect your ability to chew, causing digestive problems and malnutrition.
In addition, replacing missing teeth also prevents surrounding teeth from shifting into the empty space. Shifting teeth cause misalignment, bite issues, and increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Most importantly, dental implants improve your quality of life by providing permanent, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth. They allow you to eat your favorite foods, speak clearly, and smile confidently.
Why Replace Your Missing Teeth
What to Expect When Getting Dental Implants
At 23rd Street Dental, we start with a thorough consultation to evaluate your implant needs. Then, we review your medical and dental history and take x-rays and 3D scans for assessment.
If you qualify for dental implants, we surgically place titanium implant posts into your jawbone. Afterward, we provide temporary teeth while the implants fuse with the jawbone (osseointegration). This fusion process takes several months, and you must care for your implants during this time.
Once fusion is complete, we attach abutments to the implant posts to support your replacement teeth. Finally, we take impressions of your mouth to create custom-fitted teeth or bridges that mimic natural teeth.
Dental Implants in Oklahoma City
At 23rd Street Dental, we are committed to helping our patients achieve their best smile with dental implants in Oklahoma City, OK. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and look into how dental implants can improve oral health and overall quality of life.