Dental Implants Temple Hills, MD

Dental implants are an effective, long-term option for replacing missing or severely damaged teeth, restoring your stunning smile in the process. MINT dentistry is pleased to offer custom-made dental implants and restorations to individuals in Temple Hills, MD to help them enjoy a tooth replacement option that looks, feels, and works like their own teeth. A dental implant is a post that's surgically placed in your gums and jawbone (performed by one of our board-certified oral surgeons) to mimic the missing root of your tooth. This post can then be connected to a crown, bridge, or denture restoration for a result that looks natural and lasts for years. If you have to replace a missing tooth or teeth, schedule a consultation at MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD. During your consultation at our patient-centered dental office, you will learn about MINT dentistry's commitment to help you reach your cosmetic goals while attaining ideal dental wellness.

Manufactured by Nobel Biocare™, All-on-4® dental implants make comprehensive full-arch restoration possible with custom dentures. All-on-4 implant dentures work by inserting the screws (dental implants) into strategic areas on each arch. When compared to other brands of implanted dentures, All-on-4 uses fewer posts for a secure fit. MINT dentistry recommends All-on-4 implants if you want a fully restored smile minus the glues, soaking, or dietary restrictions that come with removable dentures. Many MINT patients have reaped the benefits of the advanced All-on-4 procedure with results that look amazing and last a long time. If you want to get more information on All-on-4 implant-supported dentures, we invite you to schedule a consultation at our dental center in Temple Hills, MD.

Our MINT dental team may suggest a bridge, crown, or dentures supported by implants for patients with a missing tooth or teeth. You may be a candidate for dental implants if you currently have a traditional dental restoration but are unhappy with the way it looks or feels. During your consultation at our office, we will assess your gums and jawbone to decide if a dental implant will help you achieve your goal smile. You are probably not a candidate for implants if you have a periodontal condition, use tobacco products, or may become pregnant during the implant process.

Before we can schedule your dental implant, our team will need to make sure you don't need jawbone or gum grafts. If you do, these treatments will be performed before your implant surgery is scheduled. When your mouth is ready for implants, we will schedule your implant placement surgery. To begin your implant surgery, a member of our team will help you to fully relax in one of our massaging treatment chairs, where we will give you a pair of MINT sunglasses and Beats headphones. Next, your anesthesia or sedation will be administered. Then, one of our board-certified oral surgeons will make the needed incision(s) in your mouth and fit the metal implant post(s) in your jaw. This process will be repeated if more than one implant is needed. The gums will then be closed, leaving the top of the implant visible over the top of your gumline. During the next several months, your implant(s) will begin to integrate with the gums and jawbone. During this time, a temporary crown, bridge, or denture will be placed to hide and protect the implant(s). When your mouth has healed, our Temple Hills, MD dentists will connect your custom crown, bridge, or denture to the post(s), revealing your gorgeous new smile.

After oral surgery, most patients tend to experience some minor swelling in the gums and lower face as well as some discomfort, bleeding, and bruising. A certain degree of these symptoms is completely normal, but severe or prolonged symptoms should be reported to our office. Your doctor may write you a prescription for pain medications and antibiotics along with detailed instructions, including what activities to avoid, so your recovery is smooth. When your implant(s) has integrated and your crown, bridge, or denture has been attached, you should follow a good dental care routine at home, which includes flossing and brushing every day. Follow-up appointments to check your progress will be scheduled. MINT dentistry suggests you continue scheduling appointments twice a year for professional cleanings so that we can help you keep your restorations gorgeous.

Part of your implant placement procedure and restoration may be covered by dental insurance, depending on your specific plan. Our office will contact your insurer to determine your specific coverage and determine your remaining bill. In your consultation with the MINT dentistry team, we can discuss the payment methods accepted by our office and give you information on low-interest financing. At MINT dentistry, we are dedicated to helping Temple Hills, MD patients get a luminous smile. If you don't have dental insurance, ask us about the MINT Discount Plan, which makes it easier to afford regular dental care and restorative treatments.

If you are interested in a natural-looking replacement for a missing tooth or teeth, implant-support restorations are a great solution. Easy to maintain, implants can restore your smile. With advanced equipment and state-of-the-art techniques, MINT dentistry can help you achieve the smile of your dreams with high-quality implant dentistry. For more information on dental implant options, set up a consultation with a MINT dentist at our office in Temple Hills, MD.