Dental Implants
Shores Dental Center offers patients in Augusta, GA a better way to replace missing teeth. Thanks to new technology, we are able to provide the most innovative treatments. Call us now to inquire about dental implants!
Surgically implanted into your jawbone, dental implants do not rest on your gumline like traditional dentures. Once inserted, an impression of the upper and lower jaw will be taken from which to create dentures or crowns.
How Dental Implants Work
When a tooth is missing because of decay, gum disease, injury, or another dental issue, we look at both the space that needs to be restored and the support needed for the replacement tooth. At Shores Dental Spa, dental implants give us an option for replacing missing teeth with support anchored within the jawbone rather than resting primarily on the gumline.
A dental implant acts as a replacement tooth root and creates a foundation for the restoration placed above it. Dr. Tanya Shores evaluates the missing-tooth area, surrounding oral structures, and restorative needs before discussing how implant treatment may fit into the overall plan. With more than 20 years of healthcare experience and membership in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Dr. Shores brings that implant-focused background to treatment planning for missing teeth.
After an implant is placed, time is needed for healing and integration with the surrounding bone. Once the area is ready, we move forward with the restoration planned for the missing tooth or teeth. Depending on the case, an implant may support a crown, bridge, or certain types of dentures.
Because implant treatment is not identical for every patient, we plan the sequence around factors such as the number and location of missing teeth, bone condition, healing, and the type of final restoration.
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Tooth Crowns & Dental Crowns: The Final Step
For a single missing tooth, a tooth crown, sometimes called a dental crown, typically completes the visible portion of the implant restoration. Once the implant is ready for restoration, we plan the crown to work with the surrounding teeth in both appearance and function.
Details such as shape, size, and color are considered when creating the final restoration so the crown fits appropriately within the smile. It also provides the biting and chewing surface needed to restore function in the area of the missing tooth.
A crown is only one way an implant can be restored. When several teeth are missing, we may discuss a bridge or another implant-supported restoration based on the areas being treated and the patient’s individual needs.
Benefits of Dental Implants
At Shores Dental Spa, we may recommend dental implants when support within the jawbone offers an appropriate foundation for replacing missing teeth. Because the restoration is supported by the implant rather than relying only on the gumline, treatment may offer several functional and restorative benefits, including:
- Stable support for replacement teeth.
- Improved support for biting and chewing.
- A restoration is planned to blend with surrounding teeth.
- Support for a crown, bridge, or certain types of dentures.
- A replacement option that does not rely on the gumline alone.
- Support for everyday speaking and oral function.
The benefits that apply to each patient depend on oral health, bone condition, the location and number of missing teeth, and the restoration being considered. We evaluate these factors before recommending implant treatment so the plan is based on the patient’s specific restorative needs.
Schedule an Appointment to Discuss Whether Dental Implants are Right For You
For more information and to learn about how dental implants could help you, contact Shores Dental Center in Augusta, GA. Our family dental care center proudly provides a variety of cosmetic dentistry services to patients of all ages.