There are various types of dental implant procedures, in our Lansdale, PA office we provide the following implant procedures.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Implant-supported bridges utilize dental implants instead of crowns or other frameworks. The dental implants are positioned into your jaw, forming a solid anchor as the bone and metal implant fuse together over time. Normally, one implant is surgically positioned for each missing tooth, and these implants keep your bridge in the correct position.
Your bridge is then created to match the color, shape, and size of your surrounding teeth, and attached to the implants. Regarded as the most stable bridge option, an implant-supported bridge usually involves two surgeries to complete this process — first, the implants are positioned in your jawbone, then a second surgery places the actual bridge on the implants. An implant-supported bridge procedure lets you enjoy a healthy new smile and renewed confidence in your bite.
Single Tooth Implant
By replacing a single tooth at our Lansdale, PA office, you can avoid a conventional bridge, and your adjacent teeth are preserved. Single-tooth implants do not decay or need root canal treatments, and have the highest long-term success rates for replacing a single tooth. Enjoy your new tooth.
All-on-4 Full Arch Implant Procedure
With the All-on-4 implant procedure, we can restore an entire row of teeth in just one appointment at our Lansdale, PA office. With just four to six strategically placed implants, we can fully support an implant-retained denture that simply snaps onto them. All-on-4 dentures replace all of your teeth with a permanent set of natural-feeling prosthetics that function exactly like a real set of teeth.
Permanently affixed to your jaw with titanium screws, they will not shift or slip and do not put unwanted pressure on your gums. Eating and biting are much more comfortable, since they act just as natural teeth do. Maintenance for All-on-4 dental implants is the same as your natural teeth — regular brushing and flossing are all that's required to keep them looking great.
More benefits, less cost. All-on-4 dental implants require fewer supporting screws than many other implant options, making them often the superior and cost-effective choice when replacing the majority or entirety of your teeth. At Lansdale Dental Arts in Lansdale, PA, we'll discuss all the options with you to make sure you're getting the best treatment possible.
Same-Day Dental Implants
Denture technology has come a long way. It's now possible to have a dental implant procedure performed in a single day, allowing you to save time and heal faster — less time off work, and less time before you can start enjoying the foods you love again. The size, type, and method of your implant will vary depending on your personal needs. Our Lansdale, PA staff at Lansdale Dental Arts will walk you through what's needed following your consultation.
Bone Grafts & Sinus Lifts
Bone grafting helps preserve your smile and the natural contour of your jaw by adding grafting material around gum disease-affected teeth or to places where tooth loss has occurred. Placing grafted material in areas of missing teeth strengthens and prepares the sites for dental implants. Rebuilding your bone in areas of deterioration provides a firm foundation to which your implants can fuse.
When you lose an upper tooth, especially to gum disease, there may be little bone to work with. A "sinus lift" can resolve that — during the procedure, a small opening is made in the sinus above the roots of the affected tooth to form a small, balloon-like space where your dentist will place the graft material to secure the implant.
