Dental Implants Las Vegas

Dental implants provide a comfortable, permanent solution to lost teeth. The dental replacements are attached to titanium posts that actually fuse to your jawbone and become natural anchors, so your new teeth will remain securely in place without the need for messy adhesives. A fully restored smile is as healthy as it is beautiful by promoting bone growth and reducing the risk of receding gums.

Dental implants are a great alternative for natural teeth replacement. Strong and stable, they can restore a lost tooth and can look, feel, fit, and function like a natural tooth. This procedure has become a popular option in dental reconstruction, with over half a million implants placed every year in the U.S.

Advantages of Dental Implants!

• Dental implants are built to last. They provide an ideal long-term and cost-effective option when in need of dental replacement.
• A secure, comfortable fit that looks and feels natural, without the slipping of normal dentures        
• Implants protect your jawbones and help preserve your natural bone against further health issues
• Dental implants allow you to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile  
• Unlike removable dentures, dental implants are placed in your mouth and do not need to be removed for maintenance  
• No other adjacent teeth have to be ground down or disturbed to hold an implant in place
• You can talk and eat normally without the inconvenience  
• You will no longer feel self-conscious about missing teeth

Dental Implant Process

Before placing your dental implant, the provider may administer antibiotics, I.V. sedation, or nitrous oxide to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. Typically, a local anesthetic is used around the area of placement to numb the area.

Once you are comfortable and ready, the provider will make a small incision over the gum tissue so they can access the bone, open up the area with dental tools, and then, the implant post will be inserted in the jawbone in place of the tooth's root. Placement typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour for one implant and a few hours for multiple implants.

Healing varies for each patient, but most patients experience slight pain after the procedure. Your provider can prescribe medication and give you at-home care instructions to alleviate any discomfort or pain. Your doctor will also provide you with follow-up care instructions and appointments to ensure your implant is healing properly. Typically, it can take anywhere between three to six months for an implant to heal. An abutment/healing cap will be placed on the implant during this time to help the gum tissue surrounding your implant heal effectively. This will also help prevent infection and damage.

Once your implant is healed, the provider will create a custom-made dental crown and attach it over your dental implant.