Dental Implants – San Antonio, TX
Specialized Dentistry Designed to
Rebuild Longer-Lasting Smiles
At Orbis Dental Group, we are pleased to have a board-certified periodontist on staff who can complete the entire dental implant process in-house. Dr. Hachem brings years of experience and training to deliver exceptional results to individuals suffering from tooth loss. Offering ceramic, zirconia, and metal-free options, our team can rebuild your smile so that it looks, feels, and functions better than before. Call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hachem and discover how you can benefit from dental implants in San Antonio.
Why Choose Orbis Dental Group for Dental Implants?
- Board-Certified Periodontist with Years of Experience
- Start-to-Finish Dental Implant Process Completed In-House
- Cone Beam Scanner Used for Precise Treatment Planning
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a more modern form of tooth replacement that is designed to rebuild smiles from the roots up. Replacing regular tooth roots to ensure continuous stimulation is delivered to the jawbone, they support customized restorations of all kinds, including dental crowns, bridges, and dentures. Their stability and functionality make them popular among tooth loss sufferers, as individuals can eat freely with little to no restrictions. Also, with proper care, they can last decades or a lifetime.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Each patient who undergoes the dental implant process can expect to move through the following four steps:
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – This visit will involve a thorough examination of your oral and overall health and help determine whether you require any additional treatments before receiving your dental implants.
- Dental Implant Surgery – The placement of your dental implants will occur in our office, as Dr. Hachem is a board-certified periodontist who possesses the training and experience to perform this procedure.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Because the implant posts must fuse with surrounding bone tissues to ensure they stay secure, osseointegration can take 4-6 months before healing is complete. Once finished, you will undergo an additional procedure that includes the placement of your metal abutments, which are connector pieces that attach to your restoration.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – Based on the number of teeth that need to be replaced, you will receive your customized restoration during your final visit. This crown, bridge, or denture will be secured in place so that your new smile looks natural and feels comfortable.
Benefits of Dental Implants
When compared to dental bridges and dentures, dental implants offer far greater benefits. During your consultation with our team, you can expect her to discuss the various advantages that millions of Americans are already enjoying. From the ability to eat all your favorite foods and enjoy better oral health to effective cost-savings with prosthetics that can last decades, these are just a few of the many benefits of dental implants that you can expect to enjoy.
Day-to-Day Benefits
Dental implants have the potential to enhance your daily quality of life in a few ways:
- Freedom to eat your favorite foods. Dental implants provide a strong bite force that can stand up to virtually all foods, including tough and chewy items that are typically off-limits with traditional dentures.
- No embarrassing slips. Unlike traditional dentures, dental implants and their restorations are extremely stable. They can stay in place through eating, speaking, laughing, and more.
- Easy maintenance. In some ways, taking care of dental implants is just like taking care of natural teeth. Brushing, flossing, and routine checkups are all important.
- Confident speech. Tooth loss may lead to a lisp or other speech differences. Dental implants can allow you to speak with clarity and confidence.
- Dental implants are almost indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Health Benefits
Dental implants may support your oral and overall health in a few ways:
- Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and help to prevent the deterioration that normally occurs after tooth loss. In turn, this allows you to maintain your original facial shape.
- A balanced diet. Implants promote the consumption of a balanced diet that includes lots of vegetables and fruits. Taking in adequate nutrition may reduce your risk of numerous diseases and promote a long lifespan.
- Psychological benefits. Tooth loss may make you feel self-conscious about your appearance and speech, which could cause you to withdraw from healthy social situations. Implants may give you the boost you need to enjoy meaningful interactions with others.
- Benefits for remaining natural teeth. Dental implants can act as placeholders that keep your remaining natural teeth in their proper places. They can also contribute to a healthy bite that reduces wear and tear on your natural teeth.
Long-Term Benefits
Dental implants can start providing benefits soon after you get them, and they can continue to benefit you for many years.
- Dental implants may last an entire lifetime, and their restorations are also very durable.
- Even though dental implants cost more upfront than other forms of tooth replacement, their long lifespan and other benefits may actually allow you to save money in the long run. If you calculate their cost per day over the course of a few decades, they are actually very affordable!
Reliability. Dental implant failure and other complications are rare. With basic maintenance, you can expect your new teeth to be problem-free for the long run.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
If you are missing one, many, or all of your teeth, there is a decent chance you will be considered a good candidate for dental implants. While it is true that there are health conditions and situations that can make successful implant placement more difficult, there are multiple ways in which Dr. Hachem and our team can better prepare your mouth. When going over your oral and overall health, we will discuss the versatility of these prosthetics and how you can get started.
Missing One Tooth
A dental bridge isn’t the only method of treatment for a single missing tooth. Instead, we can use one implant post, abutment, and customized dental crown to rebuild your smile and improve your appearance.
Missing Multiple Teeth
We can use two dental implant posts and a custom bridge to replace multiple consecutive teeth in a row. In doing so, we avoid altering healthy teeth and instead, focus solely on the vacant space that needs to be filled. We can also create an implant partial denture should there be multiple nonconsecutive missing teeth.
Missing All of Your Teeth
If traditional dentures are not what you desire, we can rebuild your smile using between four and six dental implants as well as a custom-made denture that secures your new teeth to your jawbone. This combination allows you to feel more confident and use your teeth freely with ease.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Implant dentistry is both a science and an art tailored to each patient’s circumstances, dental health, functional needs, and aesthetic goals. The number of teeth replaced, and the type of dental implants chosen also affect the final cost. To get an accurate estimate for the cost of dental implants, a consultation at Orbis Dental Group is essential.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
It depends on your insurance. Most dental insurance consider implants an elective procedure, but more are realizing that implants are better than other options for replacing missing teeth. If you have questions regarding financing options or insurance, our office is available to assist you!
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