When you have missing teeth from an accident or dental decay, it will leave gaps in your smile. One of the best options for restoring your gorgeous smile is to get dental implants at URBN Dental, located in Houston and Katy. We offer several different types of dental implants depending on how many teeth you need to restore.
Dental implants are an artificial tooth replacement option. The base of the implant is usually made from titanium and looks like a small screw that is inserted into the jawbone to function as the artificial root of the tooth. A porcelain dental crown is attached to the artificial root to restore the missing tooth. At URBN Dental, we use Straumann dental implants, which are high quality and designed to last a lifetime for most people.
Aside from restoring your appearance and smile, dental implants offer several benefits, including:
Dental implants provide you with different types and options. The most popular type is called endosteal implants. They are secured into the jawbone and rest under the gum tissue. A connection post is used to secure the artificial root to the dental crown.
The other type, called subperiosteal implants, is what people are most familiar with. The artificial root is secured into the jawbone, and the top of the implant sticks out through the gum tissue. The dental crown is attached directly to the implant.
In addition to these two types of implants, there are also different implant options when you are missing multiple teeth in the same location, such as:
Getting dental implants can take between four and six months and involves the following processes:
The implant process is the same whether you are getting a single implant or multiple implants.
Dental implants could be right for you in the following situations:
Have you been considering different artificial tooth replacement options to restore your smile? URBN Dental and our Katy and Houston dentists can help you decide which option is best for you. We offer a free dental implant consultation to help you decide if this is the best option for you.
Getting dental implants is not painful. Your dentist will numb the area where the implant will be surgically installed using local anesthesia. For people with dental anxiety, our dentists do offer sleep dentistry services for dental implants.
Post-surgery, there can be some swelling and soreness in the area where they were installed. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Your dentist can also write a prescription if you have more severe pain.
You can use ice packs to help with any swelling. Tea bags can also be placed directly onto the gums to help with swelling and promote faster healing. During this time, you should avoid hard foods and follow a soft food diet for about a week to allow the gum tissue to heal.
The cost of dental implants will vary depending on the following:
Due to these factors, the costs will differ from one person to the next. At URBN Dental, we can provide you with a free implant care plan and estimate.
Whether your dental insurance will help cover the costs of dental implants will depend on your policy and plan specifics. It can also depend on whether your insurance considers implants restorative or cosmetic, like porcelain veneers. For example, URBN Dental is a preferred Delta Dental PPO provider in Houston and will usually cover up to 50% of the cost of implants up to your coverage maximum at our dentist offices.
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