Plano dentist Dr. Jacob Grapevine has years of experience restoring smiles that have been damaged due to trauma, poor hygiene, and other dental issues. Dr. Grapevine will work with you to craft a smile you are proud to flash! We offer a range of replacement options for patients who are missing teeth. Dr.Grapevine often recommends dental implants as the ideal restoration for patients who are missing teeth. Dental implants provide a durable, long lasting solution to help restore your smile.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium post that is surgically implanted into the jawbone. The dental implants mimic a tooth root to create a solid basis for either a dental crown, dental bridge, or denture. To ensure you are an ideal candidate for dental implants, Dr. Grapevine will perform a comprehensive exam to determine if you have an adequate amount of healthy bone structure to support dental implants. If you are not the right candidate for dental implants, Dr. Grapevine does offer a range of replacement options to restore your natural smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Long lasting solution
- Does not require daily adhesives
- Look and function like your natural teeth
- Convenient
- Durable
- Natural looking replacement option
- Improves the appearance of facial sagging
- Prevents further bone loss
- High patient success rate
The Procedure: Dental Implants
Receiving dental implants will require multiple visits to our Plano, TX dental office. Dr. Grapevine will work with an experienced local surgeon who will perform the surgical procedure of the dental implant process. Dr. Grapevine will complete the restoration in his comfortable Plano dental office.
Once the dental implant is surgically attached to your jawbone, it usually takes about 3-6 months for the dental implants to integrate into the jawbone. Only the dental implants heal, Dr. Grapevine will attach either a dental bridge, dental crown, or denture as your secure restoration. Dental crowns are ideal for patients missing a single tooth. Dental crowns can be color matched and shaped to match your natural smile. A dental bridge is used to replace several consecutive missing teeth or to bridge a gap between teeth. A denture is used to replace full bottom or top arch of teeth.
Once your final restoration is installed, patients can expect to have a functional, natural looking smile. To ensure your dental implants last, Dr. Grapevine always recommends to visit his Plano, TX dental office twice a year for preventive care visits, as well as maintain a proper oral hygiene routine.
If you want to learn more dental implants to restore your teeth; schedule a visit to our Plano, TX dental office. You can schedule an appointment online or call (972) 449-5759.