Dental Implants Provide Smile Stability
Dental implants are the modern way to replace missing teeth permanently. If you have missing teeth that are affecting your smile and the way you live your life, it is time to consider dental implants.
At Havens Family Dental, we specialize in providing high-quality dental implants in Blacklick, OH. If you want to replace missing teeth and need a solution, our experienced Blacklick dentist, Dr. Kyle Hickman, would love to speak with you.
To learn a little bit more about dental implants and how our dental practice can help you, continue reading!
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a restorative dental device that is designed to replace a missing natural tooth. Unlike other restorative dental treatments like bridges and dentures that sit on top of your jaw, dental implants replace your missing tooth root.
Dental implants are made up of several different components that together create a durable, high-quality tooth replacement option. The base of a dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed in the jawbone beneath the gum line. This titanium post provides a stable, secure foundation for the dental implant and keeps it anchored firmly in the jawbone.
The titanium dental implant post is attached to a small connector piece called an abutment. The abutment is used to attach the porcelain dental crown to the dental implant. This crown is the part of the dental implant that is visible above the gum line, and functions as a natural tooth would so you can eat and speak properly.
Our dental team is highly experienced in placing dental implants in Blacklick, OH. To learn more about our procedures, give us a call!
Why Should I Fill the Space Left by a Missing Tooth?
It's important to replace a lost tooth even if the space isn't visible or isn't causing any problems.
When a tooth is lost, the other teeth in your mouth respond to that missing tooth. Without tooth roots to support the jawbone and hold your other teeth in place, your jawbone may start to shrink, and your remaining teeth can begin to shift.
To maintain the integrity of your jaw and your smile as a whole, you need a natural or artificial tooth in every single tooth “slot” in your mouth.
Why Should I Choose Your Office for My Dental Implants?
If you are considering dental implants in Blacklick, OH, wouldn’t it be great to find a dentist who could perform both the placement and the restoration of your dental implants?
At Havens Family Dental, our Blacklick, OH dentist has extensive experience working with dental implants. Dr. Kyle Hickman can perform a single missing tooth replacement or an entire mouth replacement using dental implants.
Dr. Hickman has a fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantology and Engel Implant Institute. He continues to stay current with the latest in dental implant technology. On average, Dr. Hickman tries to complete at least four times the amount of continuing education courses as his peers. He believes in offering the very best in dental implant treatment to our patients by learning as much about dental implants as possible.
Additionally, Dr. Hickman takes a CBCT, three-dimensional image to safely and predictably to place each implant for safety, to help make your dental implant experience the best it can be. We have access to an on-site cone and ceph scanner and use a 3-D surgical guide to pre-plan placement of your implant. We use top custom dental laboratories to fabricate your dental crown. When it comes to quality, you can trust Havens Family Dental!
Get Started Today
If you need dental implants in Blacklick, OH, our dental team is excited to work with you. We know the difference that high-quality dental implants can make in a person’s life, and we want to help you enjoy the benefits. To schedule your dental implant appointment with our dentist in Blacklick, OH, call us today at (614) 502-6717.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing between an implant and a bridge may be confusing. In cases of missing teeth there are a few options either Dental Bridges or Dental Implants. Here are the differences between each to have options for you to consider. A bridge is a tooth replacement, that is held in place by two adjacent teeth. The two teeth on each side of the gap are shaved down to fit the bridge over each tooth. A cap is then placed on the natural teeth on either side of the replacement tooth which is filled with a cap. Typical time to complete a bridge is two office visits. A dental implant unlike a dental bridge has no effect on the adjacent teeth. A dental implant is a mimic of a complete tooth structure. A dental implant is a titanium piece the “root” that is surgically placed into the jawbone. After a few months of healing and bone growth around the implant a crown is then screwed onto the implant. Dental Implants do not decay and can last a lifetime as to dental bridges typically last ten to twenty years.
Depending on everyone’s individual case the typical time to finish a dental implant is a four to six-month period which includes the placement of the crown.
Great advantages of dental implants are easier eating, improved appearance, improved oral health, improved self-esteem and improve comfort. Dental implant prevent bone lose, which can occur shortly after losing a tooth. An implant is made of titanium which allows the remaining bone in the jaw to grow around it is making it bio-compatible, which is not reject by the body and is non-toxic. Missing teeth can cause the teeth surrounding it to become fragile, high risk for tooth decay and shifting towards the gap. The advantage of implant placement can help keep teeth in line, with unwanted bone lose which can cause premature again and facial sagging.
No, no one will be able to tell you have a dental implant. Not even you will be able to tell the difference between and implant and a natural tooth. Only a radiograph could show your dental implant.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Derek O'Connor
Associate Dentist
Dr. Derek O’Connor is originally from Bourbonnais, Illinois, a small town south of Chicago. He attended Butler University for undergrad, where he majored in Biology and Chemistry while also playing wide receiver on ...
Dr. Alyssa Rassi
Associate Dentist
Dr. Rassi is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She studied biology and music during her undergraduate ...
