Dental Implants in Chevy Chase, MD

Dental Implants

Dental implants are devices inserted into your jawbone to take the
place of a missing tooth root. They hold a crown or bridge to complete
the structure of a replaced artificial tooth. Dental implants come in
handy to restore beautiful smiles even after a tooth has fallen off or
has been extracted.

Why would you need a dental implant?

Tooth loss is a common dental problem. There are several reasons why
tooth loss may occur including:

  • Tooth decay

  • Vehicular accident

  • Bruxism (grinding teeth)

  • Gum disease

  • Sports injuries

  • Congenitally missing teeth (a condition where someone is born
    without certain teeth)

When you lose a tooth, a dental implant is a good option. Dental
implants can replace

  • One tooth

  • Multiple teeth

  • All teeth

How does a dental implant work?

A dental implant is inserted into your jawbone. Your oral surgeon
makes a cut on your gums to access the jawbone.

The implant is then inserted carefully and the incision is
closed.

Once healing has occurred, a general dentist can place a protective
crown to complete the structure of your new artificial tooth.

The procedure is not painful because your oral surgeon uses local
anesthesia. Optionally, sedation may be administered.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants can:

  • Restore your ability to chew

  • Restore your facial features such as correcting facial dips
    caused by tooth loss

  • Prevent bone loss and preserve your jawbone

  • Preserve the health of the surrounding bone and gums

  • Help keep adjacent teeth stable

  • Improve confidence and quality of life in general

All surgical procedures have their own risks. Dental implant
procedures do as well. Discuss the risks involved with your oral
surgeon. Dental implants offer the most beneficial treatment for tooth
loss when compared to fixed bridges and removable appliances. Call us to
learn more about your suitability for dental implants.