Dental Implants College Station
The Gold Standard in Tooth Replacement
Root-to-crown tooth replacement is only possible with dental implants, which are considered the gold standard among dental experts and researchers. Their permanent placement within the jawbone and lifelike restorations make them the closest thing to natural teeth in appearance and function. As a result, our dentists at Wright Naeger Dentistry are pleased to provide them if you are one of the millions of individuals in the U.S. experiencing tooth loss. Want a smile that can last a lifetime? Reach out to our team to schedule a consultation with one of our qualified dentists today.
Why Choose Wright Naeger Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- Three Dentists with Advanced Dental Implant Training
- CareCredit Flexible Financing to Help Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs
- High-Resolution Dental Imaging with CT/Cone Beam Scanner
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are long-lasting prosthetics that support natural-looking teeth, making it easier to embrace daily life with renewed confidence. Made of titanium and positioned within the jawbone, the posts integrate with your bone over time and mimic the function of natural tooth roots, while a custom restoration (i.e., crown, bridge, or denture) restores the visual component of your smile.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
The dental implant process requires four steps: the initial consultation, dental implant surgery, osseointegration and abutment placement, and the retrieval of your dental restoration. Each phase of treatment must be completed successfully before moving on, which is why you can expect the process to take up to a year to complete.
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation: Dr. Wright, Dr. Teafatiller, or Dr. Naeger will meet with you for a scheduled consultation to discuss whether dental implants are a good option. It may be necessary for you to undergo additional services if your mouth is not ready to receive permanent prosthetics.
- Dental Implant Surgery: Dr. Wright, Dr. Teafatiller, and Dr. Naeger have completed advanced dental implant training that allows our team to place and restore dental implants in-house. Dr. Wright is a Fellow of the Misch Implant Institute and International College of Oral Implantologists, while Dr. Naeger is a graduate of the Comprehensive Implant Residency Program. Dr. Teafatiller completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Post Doctoral Residency Program, as well as the Foundational Implant Training Certificate Course where she placed multiple implants and enhanced her surgical skills.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment: It will be necessary to allow 3-6 months for osseointegration to occur if your new teeth are to remain firmly in place. Once your dental implants fuse with your jawbone, a firm foundation will be available to adequately support your new restoration. Before its placement, though, you will have metal abutments (connectors) attached to each implant post to ensure your new crown, bridge, or denture stays in place.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s): Crafted with the help of digital impressions, our dentists will have a custom-made restoration prepared for placement when you arrive for your final appointment. We’ll affix it to your implants and ensure a secure fit so that you can begin eating the foods you love and show off your smile to those around you.
Benefits of Dental Implants
The unique benefits of dental implants allow them to stand apart from all other forms of tooth replacement. If you are still deciding which method of treatment you want to move forward with, you may find it hard to overlook or dismiss the following advantages that come with permanent prosthetics:
- Stronger Bite Force: You will be free to eat the foods you love because dental implants restore most of your bite force.
- Jawbone Stability: The placement of your dental implants ensures continuous stimulation to the jawbone, which helps prevent facial collapse and additional tooth and bone loss over time.
- Long Lifespan: With the right kind of care and attention, dental implants can remain in place for a lifetime. The average lifespan is 30+ years, which is considerably longer than dentures or dental bridges, both of which need replacement after about 10 years.