Dental implants in Naples provide patients with functional, stable, and natural-looking teeth. With dental implants, patients can enjoy the foods they love, feel confident about their smile, and stop worrying about the facial changes that jawbone resorption can cause.

What Is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option. They offer patients a way to replace their missing teeth with a prosthesis that creates a beautiful smile with a natural appearance.

Dental implants consist of three components, the:

  • Post.
  • Abutment.
  • Restorative prosthesis.

There Are Two Types of Dental Implants

Although most implants consist of titanium, there are also ceramic dental implants. These materials are biocompatible, which means they won’t harm living tissue.

Following placement, a process called osseointegration causes the post to bond with the jawbone, essentially replacing the missing tooth roots and stimulating the jawbone, which keeps it from shrinking. This bone preservation helps maintain the structure of the face.

Kinds of Prostheses for Dental Implants

The prosthesis a patient receives depends on the number of missing teeth the surgeon is replacing.

A Crown

When a patient is only missing one tooth, the surgeon places an implant into the jawbone and uses a dental crown to replace the visual portion of the tooth.

A Dental Bridge

When a patient is missing several teeth in a row, they may be a good candidate for an implant-supported bridge. These bridges are self-supporting. Therefore, the surgeon doesn’t have to modify and crown the natural teeth that are adjacent to the bridge.

With an implant-supported bridge, the surgeon replaces the two outermost teeth with implants and prostheses. The missing center tooth only requires a prosthesis.

Implant-Supported Dentures (Overdentures)

Traditional dentures can be unstable, which makes it difficult to eat, smile, and speak with confidence. Overdentures can address all of these problems.

Implant-supported dentures can be fixed or removable. They minimize discomfort, improve speech, make eating a balanced diet easier, and eliminate the need for denture adhesives.

All on 4 Dental Implants

All-on-four dental implants are ideal for people who need a full arch of teeth.

What Makes Dental Implants So Stable?

As you heal, your jawbone and dental implant fuse together. This process is known as osseointegration and usually takes three to nine months. Once osseointegration is complete, the implant and your jawbone are essentially one, allowing you to talk, smile, eat, and laugh with confidence. With proper care, implants, including full mouth dental implants, can last indefinitely.

Conditions Dental Implants Can Help With

Besides replacing your missing teeth, implants improve your ability to chew. They function just like your natural teeth. Chewing better means you can eat a variety of foods, which benefits your overall health.

Dental implants replace missing teeth resulting from:

  • Gum disease.
  • Cracked teeth.
  • Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism).
  • Cavities.
  • Teeth that didn’t develop (anodontia).

The Dental Implant Procedure: What To Expect

The number of implants the surgeon places determines how long a tooth implant procedure takes.

Dental implant surgery:

Patients receive local anesthesia, a medication that numbs the areas where our surgeon places the dental implants. Many patients also undergo conscious sedation during their dental implant surgery in Naples.

Once the anesthesia and sedation take effect, our surgeon makes an incision in the gums. This incision exposes the bone.

The number of incisions a patient receives depends on the number of teeth we’re restoring. A single tooth requires one incision, and a bridge typically requires two. The all-on-four dental implant technique requires four incisions.

Using a series of specific instruments, our surgeon creates a small hole in the jawbone and then carefully widens the opening until it’s the correct size for the post.

Then, the surgeon gently places the titanium or ceramic post into this opening.

Next, our surgeon will carefully reposition the gums and use stitches to close the incisions.

Single Tooth Implants

If we’re restoring a single tooth, we can create a custom-designed crown onsite using the revolutionary Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) technology.

Same Day Implants

Patients receiving Same Day Implants leave the office with a temporary prosthesis.

Several months after surgery, the patient receives their permanent, custom-made prosthesis. This delay in placement gives the bone and implant time to fuse.

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

At Naples Dental Professionals, we offer affordable dental implants. The cost of implant surgery depends on the number of teeth the patient is replacing and whether they are receiving implant-supported dentures.

In addition, the cost increases if the patient needs a tooth extraction, a sinus lift, or a bone grafting procedure. Insurance may cover certain aspects of the dental implant process.

Reasons To Choose Dental Implants by Naples Dental Professionals

Expertise matters, which is why we create a personalized treatment plan for each patient.

At Naples Dental Professionals, we:

  • Take the time to listen.
  • Tailor your treatment to create the beautiful, healthy smile you desire.
  • Make scheduling appointments quick and easy.
  • Limit your wait time in the office with punctual appointments.
  • Invest in the most recent technology so we can provide you with state-of-the-art solutions.

At Naples Dental Professionals, we understand how difficult life can be when you’re missing teeth. Let us help you regain the ability to eat whatever you want, smile with confidence, laugh out loud, and feel good about the way you look. Please use our online form or call +1-239-236-9668 to book your appointment. You can even fill out your new patient forms online. Our office address is 4522 Executive Drive, Suite 101, Naples, Florida.

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