Modern Dental Implants for a Complete Smile
Experience the latest in dental technology with dental implants, the most advanced solution for filling gaps in your smile. Unlike other options, dental implants preserve your natural teeth and facial structure while providing a secure anchor for loose dentures. You'll be amazed at the transformation in both the look and feel of your smile.
In addition to dental implants, we also offer fixed bridges and removable appliances like partials or complete dentures to replace missing teeth.
Enhanced Dental Implant Options for a More Natural Look
At 73 Smiles, we recognize the significant effects of having missing teeth on both your self-esteem and oral well-being. Our dental implants provide a long-lasting and realistic option to enhance your smile and enhance your overall quality of life. Whether you require a single tooth replacement or a complete full-arch restoration, our implant dentist in Geismar, LA is dedicated to delivering individualized and thorough treatment.
Advantages of Dental Implants
A tooth implant is a metal post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as a replacement for a missing tooth root. A dental crown is then attached to the post to replace the missing tooth crown. Opting for a tooth implant offers numerous advantages, such as:
Permanent
The jaw bone will heal around the post, integrating it just like a natural tooth root. This process, known as osseointegration, guarantees that the implant is securely and permanently fixed in place.
Strong
The dental crown attached to the post is constructed of porcelain, which can endure the force of biting and chewing while also offering some resistance to staining.
Natural-Looking
You can choose the porcelain shade of the dental crown to blend in with your surrounding teeth, ensuring that the implant looks just like a natural tooth. Additionally, mini tooth implants with smaller posts and no dental crown can also be used to support partial or complete dentures.
Types of Dental Implants
Single-tooth implant
A traditional fixed bridge typically requires preparing and crowning teeth on both sides of a gap in the mouth to support artificial teeth known as "pontics." This design is akin to a bridge over water, with sturdy pillars at each end for strength and stability. In contrast, a cantilever fixed bridge, while similar to a traditional bridge, only connects one side of the pontic to a crown for support.
Implant-supported fixed bridges
Consider an implant-supported bridge as an excellent choice for replacing multiple missing teeth. This option not only supports the health of surrounding natural teeth but also prevents bone loss and maintains facial structure by stimulating the bone. Unlike a traditional fixed bridge, an implant-supported bridge does not involve the preparation and crowning of adjacent teeth. Instead, dental implants are used to support the crowns and replacement teeth.
Full arch replacement with four or six Implants
Having a full set of replacement teeth supported by implants is a great alternative to using full dentures. This option provides a natural-looking smile and allows you to have the same functionality and sensation as real teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, these replacement teeth are securely fixed in place and cannot be removed. This means you can avoid dealing with messy adhesives and the hassle of cleaning and sanitizing dentures. With this solution, you can speak, smile, and eat with confidence. Temporary teeth can be placed immediately, with a permanent set coming later once the implants have fully fused with the surrounding bone.
Implant-retained denture
An implant-supported denture is a denture that is firmly attached to implants placed in the upper or lower jaw. These implants act as stable anchors for the denture, keeping it securely in place and providing improved stability and retention. This added support enables individuals to confidently smile, speak, and eat without worry.
