Do you have one or more missing teeth? We provide our patients with the most natural-looking dental implants in Silver Spring, MD. Our dental implant procedure is one of the best ways to replace a missing tooth. Implant restorations look, feel, and work just like a natural tooth. A dental implant is made up of a few parts that work together to replace both the tooth and its root.
Choose Us to Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
Tooth implants offer a good solution for restoring both function and appearance as part of our restorative dentistry services. Dr. Alan Dechter and Dr. Matthew Moy provide complete implant dentistry in Maryland under one roof. Our dental office can replace missing teeth for almost anyone who wants tooth implants after tooth loss.
Our dentists offer to quality dental care and advanced dental techniques for the best possible results. Consider Dechter & Moy Dentistry as your trusted source for replacement teeth, mini dental implants, implant-supported dentures and more.
Replacing missing teeth is essential for your mouth’s aesthetics and health. Replace your teeth as soon as possible to avoid the onset of more complex dental problems and changes in the fit of your bite. Having missing teeth for long periods can limit treatment options and impact your future oral health.
Dental Implants at Dechter and Moy Dentistry
We place all types of dental implants to replace missing teeth, from one to several. Dental implants mimic the structure of teeth. A dental implant consists of three main parts:
- Implant post fixture: The post is a fake but stable and strong artificial tooth root. It plays a key role in helping stabilize the bone tissue and minimize changes in the shape of your jaw. Consisting of surgical-grade titanium, the oral surgeon will place the implant post into your healthy jaw bone tissue.
- Abutment: The abutment will secure the final dental prosthetic to the implant post. This is made of porcelain, a metal alloy, or a combination of both. We place this part after your gums heal.
- Restoration: The restoration is a prosthetic tooth or dental crown that the dentist customizes for your mouth. It can also be a custom implant-supported denture or an implant-secured bridge.
Dr. Dechter and Dr. Moy use leading technology to place dental implants with a high degree of accuracy. It also offers the best possible patient experience. We use CBCT scanning in the office to create high-resolution 3D imagery with detailed views of your entire mouth. Our dentist will use these images to plan the placement of the dental implants.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
The first procedure is the surgical implantation of the tiny titanium post into the jaw bone. We will map out the location of the post with digital imagery. Once in place, the post will need several months time to fuse with the bone tissue and heal.
The next step is to uncover the post and attach the abutment to connect the post to the final restoration. This step may be different if we need to attach a dental bridge or denture to the dental implant. Your new smile will be complete once the final restoration (a denture, bridge, or crown) is in place.
We will provide instructions on how to keep your new dental implant and implant-supported appliance clean. Our patients enjoy a success rate of over 95%! Your implants will last a lifetime with good oral hygiene and routine dental care.
To learn more about the procedure, visit The Dental Implant Process.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a safe and effective way to replace missing teeth. They provide many benefits, such as improved appearance, better oral health, and increased confidence. Dental implants can also help preserve the jawbone and prevent further tooth loss. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, which make them a great investment in your oral health.
Knowing all the benefits of dental implants can help you make the best decision for your oral health. To learn more about the benefits, visit Benefits of Dental Implants.
Dental Implant FAQs
Read answers to popular patient questions about dental implants in our Silver Spring, MD dentist office:
Why choose dental implants?
Dental implants are the gold standard of tooth replacement because they improve your quality of life.
- Secure, permanent restoration: Dental implants will last a lifetime if you care for them.
- Restores chewing ability: Implants have almost no need for dietary restrictions.
- Confident speech: A stable restoration helps you speak like normal and restores your confidence in social and professional settings.
- Reduces bone loss: The dental implant post stabilizes bone to minimize changes in the jaw and bite function.
- Prevent gum disease from lost teeth: Closing missing tooth gaps can prevent infection.
Am I a candidate for dental implant treatment?
Dr. Dechter and Dr. Moy will evaluate all aspects of your dental health to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants. We will also discuss your overall physical health. Key elements to consider include:
- Your jaw bone density and jaw health
- If you have adequate bone structure in your jaw
- The condition of your dental health
- Medical conditions that can affect your ability to heal
- Your cosmetic goals
Thanks to the many advances in dentistry, most patients will qualify for dental implants. New materials and techniques enable us to address bone loss and other concerns and make dental implant treatment easier.
Our dentist may need to perform bone grafting, gum disease treatments, and other procedures before implant treatment. These issues could affect your long-term results. We work with patients to assess their needs before treatment.
Will dental insurance cover dental implants?
In most cases, dental insurance benefits will not cover dental implants. We will file a claim for you to maximize benefits that may apply to your treatment plan. Our office also offers convenient financing options.
The dental implant process takes several months for most patients. It begins with treatment planning and digital diagnostics to evaluate the structure and health of your mouth.
How long do dental implants take to heal?
The healing process for dental implants can take six to eight months, but it can vary from person to person. Your body needs time to heal after surgery and allow the bone to fuse with the implant.
You may need more time to heal if you need a bone graft, tooth extraction, or gum disease treatment. These treatments can add a few extra months to the timeline.
Does food get under dental implants?
Teeth implants function just like teeth. Your diet should not need to have any restrictions with dental implants. Food should not get stuck underneath implants. We will insert them directly in your gums to give little to no room for dental implants to trap food under them.
What are the stages of a dental implant procedure?
Getting a dental implant happens in several stages. Some patients may need pretreatments to prepare their mouth. These can include bone grafting, tooth extraction, or gum disease treatment.
Once your mouth is ready, the next step is the implant surgery. The surgeon will place a small titanium post into your jawbone. This post acts as the “root” for your new tooth.
After the implant is placed, your jawbone will need time to heal and grow around the implant. This process, called osseointegration, can take a few months but keeps the implant strong and stable.
Then we attach the abutment, a small connector piece that sits on top of the implant and holds the replacement tooth (or crown) in place. The final stage is placing the dental restoration, which is the visible part of your new tooth. Based on your needs, this could be a single crown, bridge, or denture.
To read more frequently asked questions about dental implants, visit Dental Implant FAQs. You can also discover more about our dental implant services online:
- Benefits of Dental Implants
- Cost of Dental Implants
- Dental Implant FAQs
- Dental Implants Vs. Dentures
- Multiple Dental Implants
- Our Dental Implant Technology
- Single Dental Implants
- The Dental Implant Process
Restore Your Teeth
Replace your missing teeth today. We provide expert implant dentistry in Silver Spring and serve many Montgomery County areas near you.
Contact our office at (301) 508-9755 to speak to our friendly staff. You can also request a dental exam and consultation with us online. We will get back to you.