Dental Implants
Mineral Wells, Texas
Our Services
Implant dentistry is the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, providing stability and function comparable to natural teeth. At Dickerson Family Dental, we offer a range of dental implant options depending on your needs and your goals for your smile. Contact our Mineral Wells practice today to learn more about our natural-looking, long-lasting solution for restoring your smile.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed in your jawbone, replacing the missing tooth’s roots. As the area heals, your implant will integrate with the bone, providing a stable foundation to support one, several, or a complete arch of missing teeth. Your new restoration will look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Our Dental Implant Solutions
At Dickerson Family Dental, we offer a range of implant solutions, including the following:
- Single Implant: An aesthetic dental crown placed on an implant is ideal for replacing a missing tooth without altering the neighboring teeth.
- Implant-Supported Bridges: These fixed and stable restorations are anchored to dental implants, filling gaps in your smile left by multiple missing teeth in a row.
- Implant-Supported Dentures: Also known as overdentures, these removable, implant-supported dentures are secured to several implants, delivering a more comfortable, stable, and functional alternative to traditional dentures.
- All-on-X: These full-arch restorations require as few as four implants for support, offering unmatched stability, function, and durability.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants are superior tooth replacements, offering numerous benefits, including the following:
- They Are Natural-Looking: Our dental implant restorations are crafted to resemble natural teeth, leaving you with a beautifully natural smile.
- They Prevent Bone Loss: Dental implants are the only tooth replacement options that mimic the function of your missing tooth roots, stimulating the jawbone and preventing bone loss.
- They Are Stable: Dental implants fuse to the jawbone, providing a secure and stable foundation to hold your replacement teeth in place.
- They Restore Function: Your new implant will restore your ability to enjoy the foods you love, speak with clarity, and smile confidently once again.
- They Preserve Alignment: Filling gaps in your smile with dental implants helps prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting out of position, preserving the alignment of your teeth and bite.
- They Are Predictable: Dental implants are highly predictable, with over a 95% success rate, and with proper care, they can enhance your smile and oral health for a lifetime.
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
Meticulous planning is key to the success of your implants. We start by capturing 3D images of your teeth and the surrounding structures using our state-of-the-art CBCT unit. These images help us evaluate your nerve pathways, sinuses, bone density, and more. CBCT scans also help us create surgical guides to ensure your implants are placed with exceptional accuracy and precision, ensuring their long-term success.
If you have bone loss in the area, we may recommend placing a bone graft to rebuild the bone and provide adequate support for your implants. Once you are ready, Dr. Dickerson will place one or more dental implants in your jawbone, depending on your unique needs. As the area heals over the following few months, the implant will fuse to the bone in a process known as osseointegration.
When your implant is stable, Dr. Dickerson may attach a connector called an abutment and wait for the gums to heal before placing your final restoration. Your new replacement teeth are the closest you’ll ever get to having healthy, natural teeth.
Dental Implants Near Me in Mineral Wells, TX
For more information on restoring your smile with dental implants, contact Dickerson Family Dental to schedule a consultation. Dr. Dickerson is happy to discuss your tooth restoration options and help you get on track to a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile.
Please call 940-325-2583, request one online, or drop by our local dental office to book your appointment today!
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We’re equipped to care for your entire family, from the youngest to the wisest smiles. Request your appointment today to experience the Dickerson Family Dental Difference. We look forward to caring for your smile!