Dental Implants

Restoration with Dental Implants

Dental implants are a common treatment option for patients who are missing natural teeth. At Tidewater Prostho, the best prosthodontist near Newport News or Williamsburg, VA provides our patients with high-quality dental implant treatment and other restorative dental measures. Implants can replace one tooth or many. To replace missing teeth and restore oral functionality, call 757-595-0496 and request an appointment.

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a titanium screw that is surgically placed into a patient's jawbone where a missing tooth would be. After surgically placing the screw, a prosthodontist can mount a crown, a restoration that looks and feels like a natural tooth. This method allows for the total restoration of a smile, even in the absence of natural teeth.

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How Does a Dental implant Work?

Replacement teeth, the crowns, dentures, and bridges that are placed to mimic the appearance and functionality of real teeth, are secured in the patient's gums via the titanium implant. By mounting replacement teeth to an implant, your prosthodontist can ensure that these replacement teeth will hold their position. Dental implants allow for chewing and come to feel natural inside the mouth, which means the patient can enjoy the capabilities afforded by natural teeth.

Types of Dental Implants

Endosteal Implants

Subperiostal Implants

This is the more common form of dental implant that is surgically placed into the jawbone, then followed up with an artificial tooth.

When a dental patient lacks sufficient healthy jawbone required for a traditional dental implant, a metal frame is attached to the jawbone under the gum tissue instead. After the gums heal, posts can be attached to this metal frame, allowing for the mounting of artificial teeth.