Dental Implants in College Station
Are you missing teeth? Dental implants can transform your smile. They are the next best thing to natural teeth and are the preferred method for replacing missing teeth among patients. To determine if you’re a good candidate, schedule a consultation with our implant dentist Dr. Hooks. He will review your unique case and patient history, go over how the procedure works, and show you how it can help you!
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Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have many benefits and are a popular, permanent way to restore your missing teeth. At Hooks Family Dentistry, we provide start-to-finish dental implants, so we can complete the entire process in our office. Some of the benefits of dental implants include:
- They are the most natural-looking replacement option.
- They are permanently placed so you don’t have to deal with removing them like you do dentures or bridges.
- They are hassle-free since they won’t slip and they can be cared for like your natural teeth.
- They keep the bone in your jaw healthy by preventing deterioration.
- They are built to last for many years. With the right care, they can even last a lifetime!
- The implant surgery has an extremely high success rate and is one of the most predictable dental procedures.
The Dental Implants Procedure
The dental implant itself is a small titanium post that resembles a screw. We place this post in your jaw in a safe surgical procedure. Your jawbone will bond to the post to create a strong artificial root for your replacement tooth. Once the two have fused together, we bring you back for another appointment to place a natural-looking crown(or other restoration) on top. We make sure that your tooth restoration matches your other teeth so most people won’t even be able to tell that you have a false tooth.
Cost of Dental Implants
The cost estimate of dental implants depends on how many you need and the overall health of your jawbone. Whether you’re getting dental implants or mini implants (used for denture stabilization), we’ll work with your budget to get you the quality care you need. At Hooks Family Dentistry, we offer in-house financing for qualifying treatment plans, take FSAs and HSAs, and accept most insurance. To learn more about our financial options, contact our office. We can’t wait to help you restore your smile!
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Patients who want dental implants should be in relatively good health and have enough healthy jawbone tissue to support an implant. If you have been missing teeth for a while and your jawbone has deteriorated, a bone graft can sometimes be used to restore jawbone health before an implant is placed. Patients who have autoimmune disorders or who smoke regularly are not always good candidates, but we can take a look at your unique situation and help you make a decision from there.
How long does the dental implant process take?
If you are having a bone graft procedure or a dental extraction in preparation for an implant to be placed, it can take a few weeks to a few months to heal from these procedures. Then, the implant will be placed into the jawbone, and a few additional weeks will be needed to allow the implant to fuse with the jawbone and the gums to heal. After that, your custom crown can be placed, and your treatment will be complete.
Should I get a bridge or an implant?
The restoration that you receive will depend on a few factors. Dental bridges are not implanted into the jawbone, but they do require healthy abutment teeth to be permanently altered and reshaped. Bridges are also less expensive but do not last as long as implants. Patients who choose implants over bridges tend to do so because of their durability and natural look and feel. Still not sure which is right for you? Feel free to schedule a consultation with our team!