Dental Implants in Irving, TX
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium post, an abutment and a crown that looks and works like a natural tooth. At DFW Dental & Orthodontics in Irving, Dr. Kwon and Dr. Davis place and restore implants, and in some cases can extract a tooth and place an implant with a temporary crown in a single visit.
Dental implants are perhaps the most significant dental innovation of our generation! They are designed to mimic the entire structure of our natural teeth. Implants have a high success rate and, with good care, can last for many years.
How Do Implants Mimic Our Natural Teeth?
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A complete dental implant consists of a small titanium post (the implant), an abutment, and a crown. The implant serves as an artificial tooth root. Your natural bone actually fuses with the implant, providing a sturdy base and preventing bone loss that would otherwise occur in the absence of a tooth.
The abutment is the connector between the implant and the crown; it is placed on top of the implant to hold and support the crown.
The crown is custom-designed to be nearly indistinguishable from your natural teeth in feel, fit, function, and appearance!
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The Procedure
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Dental implant surgery is usually performed in stages over the course of several months, though at DFW Dental & Orthodontics we can sometimes provide same-day implants!
The traditional method of implant surgery consists of several stages, as follows:
-First, the dentist places the implant post into the jawbone and stitches closed the site where the implant was placed.
-The patient goes through a healing period during which the jawbone fuses with the implant; this period usually lasts three to six months.
-Once the healing period is done, the dentist makes an incision to expose the implant and places a healing cap on top of the implant, which helps the surrounding gum tissue to heal.
-After a few weeks, he removes the healing cap and attaches the abutment.
-Finally, the dentist makes an impression of your teeth and sends it to the dental lab to create your custom-made crown.
For cases in which structure must be built up to support the implant, additional procedures such as bone grafting or sinus augmentation must be completed before the implant can be placed. At DFW Dental & Orthodontics, we can offer highly advanced regenerative therapy treatments which can greatly quicken the healing time for bone grafting and other related implant surgery procedures. Contact us at 972-251-1701 to learn more about our range of regenerative therapy options!
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Same-Day Implants at DFW Dental & Orthodontics
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At DFW Dental & Orthodontics, we can provide one-stage implant procedures! Dr. Kwon & Dr. Davis are highly skilled and experienced in implant dentistry, having placed and restored hundreds of dental implants. In most cases, our dentists can perform a tooth extraction and place the implant, abutment, and temporary crown in a single visit. This method reduces treatment time and requires fewer surgical procedures, while also offering better aesthetics and preservation of the bone structure.
In some cases, dental implants cannot be performed due to a lack of sufficient bone structure or chronic oral health issues. Regardless of the case, we will go over all available tooth replacement options to find the one that best suits you, your budget, and your lifestyle. Contact us for your free dental implant consultation with Dr. Kwon & Dr. Davis at 972-251-1701!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone that acts as an artificial tooth root. An abutment connects it to a custom crown, and the bone fuses with the post, which helps prevent bone loss.
Q. Do you offer same-day dental implants?
In some cases, yes. When a patient is a good candidate, our dentists can extract the tooth and place the implant, abutment and a temporary crown in one visit. Your dentist will let you know at your consultation if same-day treatment is right for you.
Q. How long does dental implant treatment take?
Traditional implant treatment is usually done in stages over several months, with a healing period of about three to six months after the implant is placed. Same-day implants can shorten the process for the right patients.
Q. Who places dental implants at your office?
Dr. Myoungsoo Kwon and Dr. Larry Davis place and restore dental implants at our Irving office.
Q. Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most adults missing one or more teeth can be evaluated for implants. If there isn't enough bone, a bone graft or sinus augmentation may be needed first. Chronic oral health problems can also affect whether implants are an option.
Q. Do you offer a free implant consultation?
Yes. Your first dental implant consultation is free, so you can learn your options before deciding. Call (972) 251-1701 to schedule.