Dental Implants Fremont

Initial Dental Implant Consultation

The first step of every dental implant process is an in-depth consultation with Dr. Gaddam and our team. We’ll take X-rays of your mouth and thoroughly examine your oral health history, teeth, and gums. We’ll also ask you about your smile goals before providing you with all of your treatment options. If you decide dental implants are right for you, we’ll walk you through a customized treatment plan and answer any questions you may have before you move forward.

Dental Implant Surgery

The next step is your dental implant surgery, which Dr. Gaddam can complete in-house. This means that you won’t need to worry about visiting a brand-new practice or team, allowing you to stay with The Dental People you trust throughout your entire journey. Dr. Gaddam will make an incision in your gum tissue so he can strategically place your implants in specific locations and angles. Then, the gums are closed and protective caps are placed over the end of the implants to keep them safe throughout the healing process.

Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment

After your implants have been placed, you’ll undergo a three to six-month healing and osseointegration process. During this time, your gums will heal around your dental implants while the posts fuse with your jawbone. At this point, you will need to undergo another small procedure in which the abutments are placed on the ends of the implants. This is what your restoration will be attached to. Impressions are also taken so your restoration can be customized at the dental lab to fit perfectly.

Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s)

Once your restoration has arrived from the dental lab, our team will secure your permanent replacement teeth to complete your smile. If everything looks and feels great, you will be free to show off your new and improved smile to the world!

Day-to-Day Benefits

Let’s start with the benefits of dental implants in Fremont that you’ll notice almost immediately:

• Improved Bite Force – While dentures only bring back about 30% of your chewing power, dental implants can restore up to 80%. As a result, you can wave goodbye to the days of eating plain yogurt, applesauce, and other extremely soft foods on repeat.
• Clearer Communication – One consequence of tooth loss that patients are often surprised by is how difficult it is to enunciate clearly. Fortunately, dental implants can fill the gaps in your smile, improving your speaking patterns in the process.
• Lifelike Results – Not only are dental implants inserted directly into the jawbone, but the restoration that’s secured on top is custom-made with each patients’ dental needs, face shape, and aesthetic goals in mind. That’s why they look and feel natural!

Health Benefits

In addition to their lifelike look and feel, dental implants are widely loved because they can positively impact your oral and overall health in the following ways:

• Preserves More of Your Natural Smile – Although dental bridges continue to be a reliable option, there is a noteworthy downside: the teeth surrounding the gap need to be altered. That’s not the case with dental implants because they are self-supporting!
• Prevents Dental Drift – It doesn’t take long for the teeth surrounding the gap to begin to shift. Unfortunately, even relatively minor changes to your bite can have a significant, negative impact. The good news is that dental implants can help prevent that from happening.

• Allows You to Eat a More Varied Diet – As we mentioned above, patients are often left with one choice following tooth loss: to eat extremely soft foods. Thanks to dental implants, we can restore your bite force so you can eat a variety of nutrient-dense, well-balanced meals again.

Long-Term Benefits

Lastly, dental implants are worth the investment of your valuable time and money because:

• They Don’t Slip or Slide – Dentures have a bit of a reputation for moving unexpectedly as time goes on. You won’t have to worry about that with dental implants because they help preserve your jawbone and are self-supporting.
• They Can Last for 30+ Years – While other tooth-replacement solutions usually last between 5-15 years, dental implants can last for 35+ years with good oral hygiene.
• They Are Easy to Maintain – Good news: you won’t need any special or expensive oral hygiene products to keep your dental implants in pristine condition. Just use all of the same best practices you use to care for your natural teeth, like brushing twice a day, every day.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

In order to determine if dental implants in Fremont are the ideal option for you, we need to complete a comprehensive oral exam. In the process, we will determine if your jawbone is strong enough to support dental implants and if your gums are healthy. We also need to consider any existing harmful habits, like tobacco use. After all, smoking is linked to a higher risk of dental implant failure.

Missing One Tooth

If you are missing one tooth, you might assume that a dental bridge is your only option. That’s not the case. In fact, we can replace the entire structure of the tooth with a single dental implant. The first step is to insert the implant post into the jawbone. Once the two have fused together, we can secure a custom dental crown in place with an abutment. Then, you’ll have a complete smile and a strong bite again!

Missing Multiple Teeth

If you are missing several teeth in a row, then dental implants are still an option. If we determine that this is the best tooth-replacement solution for you, then we will place a dental implant on each side of the gap. Then, we will secure a custom dental bridge on top to fill the open space in your smile.

Of course, if you are missing multiple teeth throughout an arch, then we will need to explore other options. For example, we can replace each tooth with a single dental implant. We can also make a partial implant denture!

Missing All Teeth

If you don’t have any of your natural teeth left, then consider implant dentures! This involves us placing a few dental implants throughout an arch. Then, we will secure a full denture over top, effectively restoring the roots and crowns of your teeth in the process. There are several noteworthy benefits to this option, including that the implants stimulate your jawbone, which helps prevent bone loss and preserve your youthful face shape throughout the years.

Are you interested in learning more about dental implants, starting with whether or not we recommend them for you? If so, get in touch with us so we can schedule an appointment at our office!