Dental Implants Plantation
Giving Your Smile a New Beginning
Dr. Lamas wants to provide patients with a more convenient way to receive oral healthcare. This is why most services are available under one roof, so few if any referrals are required. If you need help replacing one or more missing teeth, and you are interested in a permanent solution like dental implants, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here at our Plantation office. Simply call us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lamas to find out if you are a good candidate for treatment.
Why Choose Plantation Dental Studio and Implant Center for Dental Implants?
- CT/Cone Beam Scanner Delivers Improved Visuals for Thorough Analysis & Planning
- We Place & Restore Dental Implants In-House for Added Convenience
- Dentist is In-Network with Many Insurance Plans
What Are Dental Implants?
Crafted from titanium because of its ability to fuse with the jawbone, dental implants serve as the foundation for what will become a complete smile. In conjunction with metal abutments (connectors) and a custom crown, bridge, or denture, these implants offer support, durability, and longevity so that you can spend your life enjoying the benefits only these prosthetics can offer.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Scheduled Consultation: Most patients are eligible to receive dental implants; however, a thorough consultation with Dr. Lamas must occur before moving forward with treatment. Based on your oral health, overall well-being, and jawbone density, he will determine if you can prepare for dental implant surgery or if you require additional services to improve the health and stability of your mouth.
- Dental Implant Surgery: Our implant dentist in Plantation, Dr. Lamas, will anesthetize you so that you feel no pain during your procedure. He will then open areas of your gums and expose the underlying jawbone before placing each implant post into its designated spot. He will then close the gum tissue and place a protective healing cap over each surgical area.
- Osseointegration/Abutment: Your dental implants must fuse with the jawbone to be successful. This process is known as osseointegration, and it can take 4-6 months to complete. Once you are healed, and Dr. Lamas is satisfied with the results of your implant placement, you will receive your metal abutments, which will be placed on top of your implants.
- Delivery of Your Custom Restoration: Before you begin enjoying your new smile, we will position your restoration on top of your implants, securing it in place. After evaluating your results, you will be free to start living life with a complete smile once again.
Benefits of Dental Implants
It can be helpful to compare the benefits you can expect to receive when choosing different types of tooth replacement. However, you will find that many acquired by dental implants cannot be attained with any other restorative solution, such as:
- Reduced risk of bone loss: Dental implants continue to stimulate the jawbone in the same way regular tooth roots do. This lowers the risk of bone loss over time and helps keep natural teeth in place.
- Improved overall health: By filling in the gaps of your smile with dental implants, you’ll be able to eat more nutritious food as well as minimize your chances of developing various systemic health issues that are commonly linked to tooth loss (i.e., osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.).
- Easy to maintain: Instead of buying specialized products to clean your new smile, you can use many of the same items you already have at home, such as a soft-bristled toothbrush, dental floss, and antimicrobial mouthwash. The only item that you shouldn’t use is regular toothpaste, as it can be too abrasive on the restorative material. Instead, choose a non-abrasive solution to keep your teeth looking their best.
- Lifelike appearance: The materials used to create dental implants are crafted to look completely natural, so others are unlikely to be able to tell a difference between your real and artificial teeth. This will help boost your confidence when out with family, colleagues, or friends.