What Exactly are Dental Implants?

Do you have missing teeth? You may want to consider getting implants.

Dental implants are restorations that are designed to mirror the function of a natural tooth root. They’re set directly into the bone (alongside anatomical teeth) and support a fixed restoration such as a crown or bridge.

The biocompatible nature of implants makes them ideal for almost anyone with missing teeth. Once installed, the neighboring bone in your jaw is physically attracted to them, forming a thin layer of new bone that fuses them permanently in place. We call this process “osseointegration”, and it’s what makes implant therapy so predictable. Unlike a lot of other common tooth replacements, most dental implants will be able to last for the rest of your life (as long as you care for them properly!)

Benefits of Dental Implants

Today’s modern implant designs are:

• Modeled after natural teeth
• Stronger than anatomical teeth
• Capable of lasting a lifetime
• Simple to maintain
• Straightforward to install
• Independent of and non-invasive to other teeth
• Non-removable

Restoring your missing teeth with New Braunfels dental implants allows you to smile with confidence and enjoy all your favorite foods, as there are no dietary restrictions to follow. It’s as if you’re eating and chewing with natural teeth all over again because implants are so stable.

We recommend dental implants over more invasive restorations when possible, as you can preserve the full integrity of your surrounding natural teeth.

New Braunfels Dental Implants

Depending on how many teeth you need to replace, you can choose between individual dental implants, multi-tooth implant bridges, or full arch rejuvenation options (such as All-on-4 or implant overdentures.) Contact Sapphire Creek Dental today to reserve an exam.