Dental Implants — Coatesville, PA
The Premiere Tooth Replacement Option
Finding a good tooth replacement option after the loss of one, two, or many teeth is of the utmost importance. Missing teeth can cause a whole host of issues with your oral health, your overall health, your self-confidence, and your quality of life. Thankfully, dental implants in Coatesville can rebuild your smile good as new and replace your missing teeth with the next best thing! This state-of-the-art treatment is considered the premiere tooth replacement option by both patients and dentists alike. To learn more, keep reading and give us a call to schedule your dental implant consultation today!
Why Choose Chester County Dental Arts For Dental Implants?
- Entire Dental Implant Process Completed Under One Roof
- Permanently Replace Any Number of Missing Teeth
- Reasonable Prices & Flexible Payment Options
What Are Dental Implants?
On the other hand, dental implants are held in place with an implant post that is inserted directly into the jawbone to mimic the roots of a natural tooth. Not only does this provide a stable foundation for the final restoration it supports, but it encourages circulation in the jawbone to keep it strong and healthy. Above your gumline, a beautiful, custom-made crown, bridge, or denture anchored in place by the implant(s) will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your pearly whites. Replacing missing teeth with dental implants gives you a smile that looks, feels, and functions just like natural!
The 4 Step Dental Implant Process
Every dental implant treatment is tailored to meet the unique goals and needs of each patient, so everyone’s journey towards rebuilding their smile will look slightly different. However, there are four main steps you can expect:
- Initial consultation and preliminary treatments: First, you’ll meet with us so we can ensure that you’re a good candidate for dental implants. Many patients will need to complete preliminary treatments such as bone grafting or periodontal therapy before beginning dental implant treatment.
- Dental implant surgery: Next, the implants need to be placed. We’ll make one or more incisions in your gums (depending on how many dental implants you’re getting). Once we’ve accessed your jawbone, we’ll position the implant posts in place, close the gums around them, and place protective caps over the post.
- Osseointegration and abutment placement: Over the next four to six months, the dental implant posts will fuse with the surrounding bone tissue in a process called osseointegration to essentially become a part of your jaw. Then, you’ll come back to have small connector pieces called abutments attached to the top of the implant posts.
- Delivery of final restoration: Lastly, you’ll return to our office to have your custom crown, bridge, or denture fastened into place. We’ll check that your bite is comfortable, then you’ll be ready to go out and show off your newly completed smile.
The Chester County Dental Arts Difference
You have a number of options when it comes to who will provide your dental implant placement and restoration in our area, and choosing an expert team is of the utmost importance. Dental implant procedures should be completed by professionals with significant experience, like us here at Chester County Dental Arts. Dr. Mark Simeone has cultivated a team that combines experience and passion for dentistry to offer our patients the very best in dental care. With over two decades of experience in dentistry, Dr. Simeone knows the power of a complete, healthy smile -- and after tooth loss, that means dental implants. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Simeone partners with periodontist Dr. Jean Bichara, who is one of the most skilled dental implant surgeons in our area. Together, this team provides expert dental implant solutions for patients who have experienced any amount of tooth loss. You can’t go wrong when you choose Chester County Dental Arts to handle your tooth replacement!
Benefits of Dental Implants
1.) Enjoy a Youthful Appearance
Because a dental implant replaces a missing tooth’s root in addition to the visible crown, your jaw bone receives the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and whole even after the original root has been lost. This whole-tooth replacement keeps the mouth from losing volume and adding years to your appearance. With dental implants, you can look exactly your age -- or younger!
2.) Eat a Nutritious Diet & All Your Favorite Foods
People who are stuck with an ill-fitting tooth replacement are often forced to limit their diets to only the soft foods they can easily eat. This can cause nutrition to suffer as a result. With dental implants, however, you are able to consume the wide variety of fresh and nutritious foods that help you look and feel great.
3.) Preserve What Nature Intended
Dental implants have been called “nature’s rival” in tooth replacement because they mimic the original tooth structure so well. By choosing this tooth replacement, you are setting yourself up for a prosthetic that looks and functions as well as your remaining teeth.
4.) Keep Your Remaining Natural Teeth in Place
Speaking of the healthy teeth that you still have, dental implants will help you keep them by promoting good oral health for the rest of your life. The implant posts prevent the degeneration of bone that is common after tooth loss, greatly reducing the risk that you will lose more teeth later on.
5.) Practice Easy Maintenance
Because dental implants mimic your natural tooth structure, you won’t have to learn any special techniques to keep them clean. Simply brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, floss daily, and continue to enjoy wonderful dental health.
6.) Get a Confidence Boost
It’s hard to feel your best when you are missing teeth without an excellent replacement -- and that’s dental implants. With this comprehensive solution to tooth loss, you can eat, speak, and smile with total confidence once again.
7.) Smile for Decades to Come
Dental implants may seem like an expensive option in tooth replacement, but with proper care and maintenance they can last for decades. Forget about refittings or adjustments to keep up with your diminishing jaw bone -- dental implants can stay sturdy and secure for far longer than any other option in tooth replacement! In addition to all the other benefits we have mentioned here, that makes them worth their weight in gold.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Dental implants have dramatically risen in popularity over the past few decades, and it’s easy to see why. This unique tooth loss solution is comfortable, natural-looking, and can last for a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. Dental implants are highly successful in eligible candidates, with a 98% success rate even 10 years after placement. What’s more, dental implants can address any level of tooth loss, no matter how many teeth you’re missing, and most healthy adults made great candidates for this procedure.
Missing 1 Tooth
When it comes to tooth replacement, dentistry’s standards have made dramatic changes over the past several decades. Instead of only solving the issue of gaps in your smile, like how a traditional bridge would, dental implants work to replace the tooth’s entire structure. This means they act as a 2-in-1 solution, not a half-measure. This makes dental implants the best long-term solution to missing teeth in dentistry to date. If you’re eligible for dental implants, our dentists strongly recommend them for treatment as they provide many decades of reliable use.
Missing Multiple Teeth
If you’ve lost two or more teeth in a row, we may recommend a dental implant-supported fixed bridge. These implant bridges allow us to anchor a row of fused together replacement teeth to two dental implant posts, one at each end. This fills a gap in your smile without adversely impacting the surrounding healthy teeth. Traditional dental bridges require the removal of healthy dental structure from the teeth on either side of the lost tooth or teeth, so the bridge can be anchored in place. Implant bridges offer a much more conservative solution that maintains all healthy oral structures.
Missing All Teeth
Many patients who have traditional dentures are unable to ever find a proper fit for their prosthetic teeth. Unfortunately, loose dentures can result in oral sores as well as significant stress and frustration over teeth that may slip or slide around while you are eating or speaking. Fortunately, dental implants can retain a full denture to help you smile with full confidence. You will not need an individual implant post placed for each missing tooth. Rather, several strategically-placed dental implants can be used to retain the prosthetic teeth. Implant dentures can be fixed or removable and sometimes, your dentist can use dental implants to secure the denture you already have.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
The cost of dental implants will depend on factors including how healthy your jawbone is, how many teeth you have lost, and where in the jaw the implants will be placed. If you need to have a bone graft performed before dental implant placement, the cost of the procedure adds to the total price. Additionally, teeth in the front of the mouth may be more expensive to replace than those in the back given the fact that the procedure is more delicate for the former. The only way to know for sure how much your dental implant procedure will cost is to schedule an appointment with your implant dentist.
Dental implant procedures cost more than other options in tooth replacement, but they are well worth the investment. In fact, you may even end up saving money in the long run given the fact that dental implants do not require replacing and can keep the prosthetic teeth functioning better for longer than non-implant-retained options. Traditional dentures, for example, require replacement every five to seven years. Over time, the cost of each replacement really adds up.
Types of Dental Implants & Their Costs
There are numerous manufacturers who offer customized dental implants. We will review the various providers and the materials and technologies they use. Our team will partner with you to find the right dental implant at the right price for your unique oral health care needs. Depending on the number and location of missing teeth, your dental implant tooth replacement plan will vary dramatically in price. During a tooth replacement consultation, we’ll walk you through every step of your treatment plan, including cost. In most cases, we can work with you to develop a payment plan, starting at just $90 a month, to finance the costs of your implant supported dental care.
Budgeting for Dental Implants
During your tooth replacement consultation and treatment planning appointment, we will work with you to plan for the costs of dental care. That starts with our team carefully explaining the out of pocket pricing for each step of the process – preparation, implant placement, abutment attachment and restoration design, and the connection of the replacement tooth or teeth. We can explain how much each of your treatment steps will cost. We will also work with patients to receive low and no interest financing options to spread the costs of their dental implant tooth replacement plan over several months.
Other Costs Associated with Dental Implants
In addition to the price of dental implants and replacement teeth, you may also need to consider the costs of numerous related services, including:
- Tooth extractions when one or more damaged or decayed teeth needs to be removed before we begin the restoration process
- Soft tissue grafting when gum recession has occurred prior to placement
- Bone grafts to improve the success rate for dental implant placement
- Dental sedation to keep patients comfortable
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
In most cases, dental insurance still doesn’t provide coverage for dental implants or their surgical placement. However, we will help you to make the most of your dental benefits for other aspects of your treatment plan, including preparatory procedures and replacement teeth.
Maintaining & Caring for Your Dental Implants
After getting dental implants in Coatesville, you’ll want to get the most out of your investment by taking great care of them. With the right maintenance, not only will they continue looking great, but they can easily last a lifetime. After your procedure, we’ll provide you with some simple aftercare instructions so you can enjoy them for decades to come.
Make Oral Hygiene a Priority
Just like with your home-grown pearly whites, it’s important to establish a thorough oral hygiene routine to regularly clear plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline. Even though your replacement teeth can’t get cavities, your gums and mouth can still become overrun with bacteria and cause infections to develop. This could result in implant failure, ruining the smile that you’ve worked so hard to obtain. In order to keep this from happening, it’s important to continue brushing at least twice each day, flossing every day, and rinsing with antimicrobial mouthwash regularly.
Break Bad Habits
If you know you have bad oral habits such as nail-biting, teeth grinding, or smoking, then it’s a good idea to try to quit them or protect your smile before your new dental implants are placed. Teeth grinding can be addressed with our custom crafted nightguards to help reduce the impact of nightly clenching. However, you’ll need to make a conscious effort to curb or quit smoking or biting your nails. These can both increase your risk of infection and dental implant failure.
Schedule Regular Dental Checkups
One of the best ways to avoid any issues developing with your new dental implants is to schedule semi-annual checkups and cleanings, just like you normally would. This will allow us to inspect your mouth and ward off any lingering threats of oral health problems. Plus, if we do spot an issue developing, we’ll be able to quickly treat it and keep it from causing additional damage to your implants.
Contact the Dental Implant Experts Today!
If you are interested in learning even more about this comprehensive tooth replacement, you are invited to get in touch with the team here at Chester County Dental Arts! We believe everyone deserves to enjoy all the benefits of a complete, healthy smile. Even if you are not eligible for dental implants, our team of experts will identify and provide the right solution for your specific smile needs. To get started discussing your options in high-quality tooth replacement, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dental office today!