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Can Dental Implants Last a Lifetime?
Investing in dental implants is a smart decision for your smile’s future. Dr. Jessica Williams and our team can permanently restore your smile’s original function and beauty through implants. Williams Dental Studio is your destination for implant restorations in Stockbridge, Georgia. We address your questions about implants to determine if they are the right restorative treatment for you.
What are dental implants?
Implants are artificial tooth roots that support replacement teeth to restore your smile after natural teeth go missing. They come in the form of small titanium screws and are surgically placed in your jaw to fuse with surrounding bone tissue. Dr. Williams will wait for the fusing process to finish before attaching connecting abutments and your replacement teeth to complete your treatment.
What are the benefits of getting implants?
Implant teeth have the support and stability of tooth roots, something no other restoration can offer. You’ll be able to smile, talk, eat, and laugh, knowing that your teeth will never come loose. Eating will be a joy again as full chewing power will be restored. By customizing your restorations, Dr. Williams can make your new smile appear natural and pleasing so you can smile with confidence and ease. Implants also improve oral health by preventing problems with bone loss, dental drift, decay, and gum disease.
What are my options for implant restorations?
Implants can replace single lost teeth with dental crowns as restorations. If you’ve lost several teeth close together, Dr. Williams can fashion an implant-retained bridge to fill the gap naturally. For people who have lost all of their teeth due to injury or gum disease, an implant-supported denture can make their smile whole again using an all-on-4 implant treatment.
How long does it take to complete implant treatment?
Implant surgery can be completed in one day. However, the fusing (osseointegration) process can take months to complete. This process is essential to the success of your treatment as it keeps the implants secure and stable in your jaw so that they can, in turn, provide stability and support to your new teeth.
Is implant treatment painful?
Implant surgery may seem complicated, but it is actually a routine procedure. A local anesthetic will ensure you feel no discomfort or pain during the treatment. Sedation options are available to help you have a relaxing and stress-free experience.
How long do implants last? Can they last a lifetime?
Depending on oral care, implants have been known to last 20 to 30 years or longer. In some cases, they provide a lifetime of quality use. Implant restorations can last 10 – 15 years. By taking good care of your new teeth, you can look forward to enjoying a healthy, beautiful smile for many years to come.
Discover your options for dental implant restorations
To learn more about implants and their use, contact Dr. Jessica Williams from Williams Dental Studio in Stockbridge, GA, at (770) 506-2443.
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Jessica Williams, D.M.D.
Dr. Jessica Williams earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Georgia State University. Passionate about enhancing lives through dentistry, Dr. Williams is dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles and empowering patients with knowledge for lifelong oral health. Her mission is to provide top-quality dental care and build lasting patient relationships, helping each person enjoy the confidence and benefits of a bright, healthy smile.