Implant Dentistry
Quality Dental Implants in Tustin
Missing teeth have an impact on your daily life, from your ability to chew food to your self-confidence. At Smiles Advantage, we can help you achieve a stunning, healthy smile with dental implants. Whether you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, our implant placement and restoration services could be the solution to restoring your overall quality of life.
Our team, led by Jerry K. Wu, DMD, is committed to improving your oral health and creating a beautiful smile. We provide compassionate dental care in a welcoming, family-like environment. Our aim is to help you achieve a functional and aesthetically pleasing smile you can be proud of. If you are seeking dental implants in Tustin, look no further than Smiles Advantage. Take the first step and schedule your appointment today!
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a restorative treatment where an artificial tooth root is surgically placed in your jawbone to replace missing and severely damaged teeth. The titanium or titanium alloy root, called the post, permanently fuses with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. A prosthetic crown, bridge, or denture is then attached to the implant with an abutment.
Some of the benefits of dental implants include:
Restoring your ability to chew properly and speak clearly
Stopping your teeth from shifting out of place
Preventing facial sagging due to prolonged tooth loss
Providing essential stimulation to your jaw by restoring the roots of your teeth
Creating an aesthetically appealing smile that improves your self-confidence
Our office can both place the implant and design your final prosthetic. It's important to us that you are informed about the care you receive so there are minimal surprises along the way. We tailor every treatment plan to your needs, and we will take the time to answer all your questions and walk through your options.
Do I Qualify for Dental Implants?
Dental implants can be a solution for many patients with missing or severely damaged teeth. Dr. Wu will thoroughly examine your oral health to determine if you're a good candidate for dental implants. We walk you through all your options and help you decide how to move forward.
To qualify for dental implants, you need healthy gums, enough jawbone density, and overall healthy enough to undergo surgery. Some pretreatments could help you become a better candidate if you don't initially meet the criteria. Some of the most common preliminary treatments we perform include:
Bone Grafts: A weak jawbone cannot provide the necessary support for the implant posts. A bone graft procedure increases the density of your jaw to stabilize your dental implants. Depending on your situation, we may be able to place your implant on the same day as your bone graft.
Extractions: If you still have a tooth that requires replacement, we will need to extract it. This is more likely with significant tooth decay or a broken tooth lodged in the socket. Depending on the situation, we can often extract teeth and place implants during the same appointment, minimizing the number of visits.
Options for Implant-Supported Restorations
We use many implant-supported restorations and will work with you to determine which is best to restore your bite. Dr. Wu will customize your dental implants to look as natural as possible with the rest of your smile and be comfortable and durable enough to stand up to daily use.
Crowns: Best when you have one tooth or a few teeth throughout your bite that require replacement. Crowns use one implant for each tooth.
Bridges: For multiple missing teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge is secured to two implants placed on either side of the gap in your smile.
Dentures: Implant-supported dentures can replace up to a full arch of teeth and offer many advantages over traditional dentures because they are fixed in place. Typically, six to eight implants are required to restore an arch of teeth.
All-on-4®: For patients who qualify, All-on-4 uses only four strategically placed implant posts for an entire dental arch. This means a shorter surgery and faster recovery time than traditional implant-supported dentures. Our office collaborates with an oral surgeon for this procedure so that we can provide precise, efficient care for your smile.
Your Office for Dental Implants in Tustin
For a functional, aesthetic, and permanent solution for your missing teeth, look no further than dental implants at Smiles Advantage. Our personalized care, from your first appointment to your final restoration, makes it easy to find a reason to smile. We are dedicated to helping you restore your confidence and improve your overall well-being. You can trust that our skills and experience will generate good quality, long-lasting results that look and feel great. If you need dental implants in Tustin, call our office to schedule your appointment today!
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