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Restorative Dental Implants in Northeast Philadelphia

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When you're missing one or more teeth, it can have a massive impact on your daily life. Between functional issues with speaking and eating and cosmetic issues that affect your self-confidence, it's natural to wonder what your options are. At Mayfair Dental Center, we offer tooth replacements in Northeast Philadelphia with quality dental implants.

Our team is committed to providing excellent care and supporting you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to final placement. We've created a comfortable and welcoming environment by combining advanced technology and compassionate care that allows us to meet your goals and craft a smile you're proud of. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.

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What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth replacement. It is typically made of three main parts: a post, which replaces natural tooth roots; the abutment, which connects the implant post to the restoration; and the restoration, which can be a crown, bridge, or denture. You may need a dental implant because of significant tooth decay, broken teeth, or lost teeth. From daily function to long-term oral health, dental implants have various benefits, including:

  • Restoring your ability to chew and speak normally
  • Preventing teeth from shifting
  • Stopping jawbone weakening or facial sagging due to prolonged tooth loss
  • Restoring the roots of your teeth to provide essential jawbone stimulation
  • Creating a visually appealing and natural-looking smile

Do I Qualify for Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a good option for almost anyone with missing teeth, but a few qualifications must be met in order to ensure the best chance at successful treatment. It's essential to have a strong, dense jawbone and good overall oral health, including healthy gums. Our practice offers various pretreatments to help prepare you for dental implants, including:

  • Extractions: If you still have a tooth that needs to be replaced, whether broken or severely decayed, we can skillfully remove it.
  • Bone Grafts: This procedure can increase bone density and strength for improved stability so your jaw can support dental implants.
  • Sinus Lifts: If you don't have enough space in your upper jaw due to your sinuses being too close to the jaw, a sinus lift can increase the space available to support your implants.

Our Dental Implant Process

When you visit our practice looking for dental implants, we will perform a thorough examination. This will reveal if any pretreatments are needed before implant placement. We also take detailed x-rays and use 3D imaging to plan exactly where your dental implants should go.

Next, we can perform precise and efficient surgery to place the implant posts. You can expect us to focus on your safety throughout the procedure and use our skills and experience to make the process as comfortable as possible. After placement, you will most likely receive a set of temporary teeth while your gums heal and the implant posts fuse with your jaw.

Implant-Supported Restoration Options

You can expect us to take the time to understand your oral health goals and work together to determine which type of implant-supported restoration would be best for you. We use durable materials and will customize your restoration to look like a natural and flattering part of your smile. Some of the implant-supported restorations we work with include:

  • Crowns: If you're only missing one tooth or a few teeth scattered through your smile, each tooth can be replaced with a single dental implant and a crown.
  • Bridges: For multiple missing teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge could be right for you. It uses two implants placed on either end of the gap to support the bridge.
  • Dentures: When missing most or all of your teeth, implant-supported dentures can be a great option whether you're new to dentures or want to secure and stabilize your current set.

FAQs About Dental Implants

When considering if dental implants are right for your smile, it's natural to have questions. Our team is here to ensure you feel confident in the care you receive, including addressing your concerns during any stage of the procedure. Some common questions we receive about dental implants include:

What are the types of dental implants?

There are three common types of dental implants that you can choose from: endosteal, subperiosteal, and zygomatic. Endosteal is the safest and most common, followed by subperiosteal, and zygomatic is the least common and the most complex.

An implant is rarely used to replace multiple teeth on its own, but it can be combined with another to replace up to six teeth. This means that a single implant can support a max of three artificial teeth.

Same-day implants can usually be done in a single procedure, ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the number of implanted teeth. However, it is important to note that you won't actually leave the office with your permanent teeth, but you will leave with a full smile.

The average lifespan of a dental implant is anywhere from 10-30 years. This means that depending on your age, when you get an implant, it will likely last for the rest of your life. No other tooth replacement option has the ability to last that long.

Reliable Tooth Replacement in Northeast Philadelphia

When searching for a dentist to restore your missing teeth, trust Mayfair Dental Center. We believe you deserve to have a fully functional smile that you feel confident in, and we are committed to helping you reach that goal. Our dental implants in Northeast Philadelphia are made to restore your smile's aesthetic and function. From preliminary treatments to final placement, you can rely on our team to work closely with you. Learn more and schedule an appointment by contacting us today!

CALL US: (215) 333-8100 REQUEST APPOINTMENT


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