Missing teeth affect how your smile looks, but also how it functions.
Replacing your missing teeth restores both your dental function and your confidence.
For a secure, long lasting tooth replacement solution, count on dental implants.
Our dental implant services offer a natural-looking and secure option to bring back your smile’s radiance.
Visit our dedicated dental team at Summit Family Dental today to learn more about tooth implants and if they’re right for your smile. Schedule your consultation today.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Missing teeth can disrupt your bite and leave adjacent teeth vulnerable to shifting and damage. Dental implants provide a lasting and reliable solution.
They anchor custom-made artificial teeth to posts surgically implanted in the jawbone. Based on their construction, tooth implants offer immense stability and aesthetics. They’re a natural-looking and feeling solution that lasts many years with basic dental hygiene.
Benefits of Dental Implants
We often recommend tooth implants as the top tooth replacement option for those with a strong, healthy jawbone. The top benefits of this solution include:
- Durability: Dental implants resist decay, ensuring long-lasting results.
- Oral Health Preservation: Say goodbye to gum recession, bone loss, and speech difficulties.
- Restored Chewing Function: Regain the full strength of your bite and enjoy your favorite foods..
- Enhanced Denture Stability: Implant-supported dentures offer unmatched support, eliminating the need for messy adhesives.
- Facial Aesthetics Preservation: Prevent bone loss and maintain a youthful appearance with dental implants.
At Summit Family Dental, we offer immediate dental implant placement. Same-day implants allow you to enjoy your new smile after just one appointment. Contact us to learn more about this option!
The Dental Implant Procedure
- Consultation. Your journey to a rejuvenated smile begins with a thorough evaluation of your oral health and jawbone condition.
- Dental Imaging. We use modern tools, like a digital dental impression machine, to take impressions of your smile. The dental lab will use the impressions to make your custom implant.
- Install the implant. We then install your implant into your jawbone surgically. This requires time to heal, often a few weeks up to three months.
- Install the replacement tooth. Once your implant has healed, we attach your replacement tooth on top. Leave with a secure, natural-looking tooth.
Restore Your Smile with Tooth Implants in Shelby Township, MI Today
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dental implants?
Dental implants replace missing teeth with permanent, artificial roots. Titanium posts are surgically placed into the jawbone, where they serve as secure anchors for custom crowns, bridges, or dentures. This solution restores both the natural look and the full function of your smile.
Who qualifies for dental implants?
You qualify if you have one or more missing teeth, enough bone density to support the implant, and healthy gums. During your consultation, we evaluate your jawbone, overall oral health, and discuss whether dental implants represent the best solution for your smile.
How long does the dental implant process take?
The process typically takes several months to complete. First, we place the titanium implant in the jawbone. Then we allow time for osseointegration (the implant fusing with bone). Finally, we attach the custom crown, bridge, or denture. We provide a full timeline and treatment plan at your consultation.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last many years, often decades. Their lifespan depends on your oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, and avoiding habits that stress the implant (like heavy chewing on hard objects).
Do dental implants look and feel natural?
Yes. We custom-craft the crowns, bridges, or dentures attached to implants so they match your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. Dental implants behave much like natural teeth in biting and chewing, making them one of the most natural-feeling missing-tooth solutions.
