Dental Implants In Lincoln Park Chicago IL
Are you considering dental implants? If so, we know you’re looking for an experienced, trustworthy oral care practice to make it happen. While our practice does not perform the placement of dental implants, we do finalize the process through restoration. Just as the successful placement of dental implants is important, restoration involves a high degree of skill and attention to detail from your oral care provider. This is to ensure the proper fit, comfortable function, and aesthetic satisfaction. At DiPilla Dentistry of Chicago, we have been providing our patients with the highest quality care for over 25 years and can ensure an exceptional, quality experience and result when you restore your implant with us.
Below, we’ll tell you more about dental implants to help you make an informed decision regarding your oral care. Call our Chicago, IL office today if you have any questions!
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are small titanium posts used to replace the roots of a missing natural tooth, thereby being the only restoration that actually restores the full tooth structure. They serve as an anchor for replacement crowns, bridges, dentures, and full-arch prosthetics—bringing maximum stability and function back to your bite.
While the implant itself is the essential component responsible for anchoring the restoration into place, it’s important to note that a full dental implant treatment involves more than just the implant itself. This is where our office comes in; once your implant has been placed and integrated with your bone, it requires a customized restoration and abutment to replace the missing tooth in order for it to be successful.
- The customized restoration is the portion of the implant that sits above the gum line and is designed to look like a natural tooth/teeth. The restorations are made from materials that closely match the shade and texture of a tooth.
- The abutment is what connects the implant to the restoration. This is an essential part of stabilizing the restoration in order to ensure maximum functionality.
Overall, dental implants function, appear, and feel like natural teeth, and with proper care, they can last a lifetime.
SINGLE TOOTH IMPLANTS
A single tooth implant is used to replace a single missing tooth. The implant is placed into the jawbone, and once it has integrated with the bone, we will place an abutment and crown onto the implant. A single missing tooth may not seem like a significant concern, but leaving it untreated can cause a number of other problems—including shifting teeth and jawbone deterioration.
IMPLANT-SUPPORTED BRIDGES
For the replacement of several missing teeth in a subsequent section of the mouth, an implant-supported bridge is often recommended. Implant-supported bridges use two dental implants to support the bridge and replace missing teeth.
Unlike the traditional bridge which relies on the neighboring teeth to anchor it for support, an implant-supported bridge is completely independent. Rather than requiring the healthy adjacent teeth to be filed down and compromised, implant-supported bridges provide a more natural and longer-lasting solution.
IMPLANT-SUPPORTED DENTURE
An implant-supported denture is a full arch prosthetic that is supported by several implants as opposed to resting on the gums. This type of prosthetic can help keep your denture securely in place and prevent it from slipping or shifting when you talk, eat, and laugh. The placement portion of the process will typically involve the positioning of four implants along your arch. Once this is complete, our team and master ceramicist will craft you the perfect denture appliance that looks natural and feels just like your real teeth.
FULL-ARCH PROSTHETIC
A full-arch prosthetic is a non-removable replacement for the entire arch of teeth. This type of restoration requires anywhere from four to six implants to be placed in order to provide maximum support for the prosthetic. Our team will produce a customized restoration that can be placed over the implants, often referred to as an “all-on-four” restoration. This prosthetic will be designed with ceramic teeth that fulfill your requests of shade, shape, and size—providing you with the perfect smile of your dreams.
THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants offer a number of benefits, including:
- Improved Appearance: A dental implant looks and functions like a natural tooth, making it an excellent solution for restoring your smile.
- Durability: With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime.
- Comfort: Dental implants are securely anchored in place and don’t slip or move. This eliminates the discomfort and embarrassment that are associated with traditional dentures.
- Jawbone Preservation: Unlike other tooth replacement methods, a dental implant actually stimulates the jawbone, helping to avoid deterioration. This prevents facial sagging that often results as the bone loses volume over time.
- Improved Oral Health: Dental implants do not require altering of healthy adjacent teeth, as is often the case with traditional bridges. This helps to preserve your natural smile and oral health.
