You can maintain your teeth implants just like your natural teeth. Are your lost teeth causing you issues while eating? Are missing teeth causing speech problems?
Dental implants are the most natural-looking way to replace missing teeth. Dr. Byron Desbordes, your cosmetic dentist in Baltimore MD, provides affordable dental implants for those who are missing teeth. Dental implants can be a secure and long-term treatment option for patients who are missing one tooth or a whole arch of teeth. They have many benefits that make them the preferred method for permanent dental restoration.
Dr. Byron Desbordes uses dental implants in Baltimore, MD to help patients restore the health, aesthetics, and function of their smiles. Moreover, patients with missing teeth are at a higher risk of developing a full range of oral and systemic health concerns. These dental health concerns are gum disease, additional tooth loss, and recession of the jaw bone. Replacing missing teeth helps to secure the oral foundation for a functional and stable bite.
Benefits of Dental Implants:
- Permanent dental restoration
- Perfect solution for teeth replacement
- Natural looking and comfortable
- Helps prevent bone loss and jaw recession
- Comfortable
- Helps reduce the risk of further oral health problems
- Allows for a healthy diet
Dental Implants in Woodlawn, MD
Dr. Desbordes will begin with a comprehensive oral health exam. Together, you and Dr. Desbordes will build a personalized treatment plan to restore your smile. Your teeth implant procedure will depend on the health of your teeth and gums as well as the number and location of your missing teeth. In many cases, Dr. Desbordes can treat patients from his Baltimore, MD dental office. Our office may coordinate with a local oral surgeon for optimal results when it is necessary.
Types of Dental Implants
- Single implant
- Multiple dental implants
- Implant-secured dentures
- All-On-Four
Dr. Desbordes will surgically place dental implants into your jawbone. The small titanium screws act as a prosthetic root structure and will naturally fuse with the jaw bone. The implants will take 2-4 months to fully heal and integrate with your jaw.
Once healed, Dr. Desbordes works with a local dental lab to custom design and fabricate your dental restoration. The dental crown, bridge, or denture will be permanently secured to your implants for a natural and beautiful smile. Your new tooth or teeth can be color-matched to seamlessly blend in with your natural teeth.
Implant-Secured Dentures
If you currently have a denture that is ill-fitted, or you often experience difficulty eating or slippage, Dr. Desbordes can help you secure your denture. Using carefully placed dental implants the denture can be permanently secured for better function. Implant-secured dentures can help patients improve their self-confidence, bite functionality, and oral health.
Dr. Desbordes is a highly trained and experienced restorative dentist in Baltimore MD. He has advanced dental training with both the Spear Academy and the prestigious Dawson Academy.
If you have missing teeth contact our Windsor Mill, MD dentist office. Dr. Desbordes welcomes new patients of all ages and can help you to restore, enhance or maintain a healthy smile. We proudly serve the Baltimore, Maryland area including Woodlawn and Owning Mills. Contact us at (410) 216-4023 or request an appointment online.
Dental Implant FAQs
When should I see a dentist about a missing tooth?
As soon as possible! The longer you wait, the more time the body has to direct minerals away from the area around the lost tooth. Soon, the jawbone tissue can break down, leading to a risk of further tooth loss. In addition, surrounding teeth may actually drift from their positions and cause misalignment to develop.
Do dental implants require special care?
You can maintain your teeth implants just like your natural teeth. Dr. Desbordes will require you to visit his office twice a year and brush and floss at least twice a day to keep your dental implants secure and healthy. Just like natural teeth, dental implants require healthy bone and gum tissue for long-term results.
How quickly can I get a dental implant?
After a thorough dental exam, Dr. Desbordes will help you determine the best missing tooth treatment option for your specific needs. We offer dental implants for one or several missing teeth. After surgery, the dental implant post typically requires 3 to 6 months to fully integrate with your jaw bone. After Dr. Desbordes fully integrates the ceramic crown, he will secure it.
The whole process can take up to 8 months.
How many years do dental implants last?
Implants are intended to be permanent. The crown attached to it may need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear in 10 to 15 years. But the dental implants themselves should last a lifetime as long as you visit your dentist every 6 months to one year for regular cleanings and maintenance. Dr. Desbordes has the experience, and he will perform your teeth implant procedure correctly the first time.
What is the success rate of teeth implants?
Teeth implants have about a 95% success rate. Your dentist will determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
If you are looking for an experienced dentist in the Baltimore, MD area that has over 20 years of experience replacing missing teeth with dental implants, please give us a call at (410) 216-4023 or contact our Woodlawn, MD dental office by scheduling a consultation online.