Dental Implants Hays
The Leading-Edge Answer to Tooth Loss
Dental implants have been the go-to tooth replacement option in Hays for a while now, as this treatment uses cutting-edge technology and techniques to offer patients results that look and feel completely natural. Our team at Lifetime Dental Care offers everything from mini dental implants and All-on-X to fixed and removable implant dentures. To learn more about how we can give your smile a second chance, including whether you’re a good candidate, call our office to schedule an appointment today!
Why Choose Lifetime Dental Care for Dental Implants?
- In-House Dental Implant Placement & Restoration
- Fixed & Removable Implant Denture Options
- Compassionate Team Serving Hays Since 1999
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium or ceramic posts that are shaped like screws and surgically placed within the jawbone. They naturally fuse with the jawbone to offer any type of dental restoration, like a free-standing crown, bridge or denture, a strong and stable foundation to be attached to. This is the main distinguishing factor of this tooth replacement option from traditional ones, leading to results that function just as naturally as they look.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Assessment: At your initial appointment, our dentists will complete a comprehensive dental exam and take digital X-rays to help determine whether you’re a good candidate for implants. If so, we will begin planning your treatment right away and answer any questions you may have.
- Implant Placement: If you require any preparatory treatments, such as a bone or gum graft, this will be completed after your appointment. Then, we will place your dental implant posts within your jaw.
- Healing & Recovery: Following your surgery, your healing and osseointegration period (when your implants fuse with your jawbone) will take place over three to six months. This will ensure stability as well as a natural feel.
- Restoration Placement: Lastly, our team will attach your customized dental crown, bridge, or denture to your implant posts to complete your smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants in Hays offer a wide range of life-changing benefits. Our team will be happy to discuss more of the advantages of choosing implants with you at your appointment, but for now, here are some of the main ones to consider:
- Prevent future jawbone deterioration
- Natural looking and feeling results
- Results that can last for 20+ years with good oral hygiene
- Easy to maintain and care for
- Restore up to 80% of your original bite power
- Eat all of your favorite foods
- No need to worry about slipping or shifting restorations
- No alteration of your existing teeth necessary
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Many patients are surprised to hear just how versatile dental implants are. They can help replace any number of missing teeth, whether you’re looking to completely rehabilitate your entire smile or fill in a gap left by a single tooth.
Missing One Tooth
To restore a single missing tooth, our skilled implant dentist will surgically place one dental implant post within the jawbone. After osseointegration and healing has taken place, we will restore the implant post with a free-standing dental crown that’s customized to match your surrounding teeth for a natural appearance.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Instead of having to alter the natural structure of your existing teeth to receive a dental bridge, our team can secure two to three dental implants in an area left by two or more consecutive missing teeth. Once the implants have fused with the jawbone, we can secure a dental bridge to them to allow you to enjoy a whole set of teeth once again.
Missing All Teeth
We offer both fixed and removable implant dentures, as well as All-on-X dental implants to replace entire rows of missing teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, these second chance teeth won’t slip or shift when you speak or eat, as they’ll be securely attached to posts that are fused with your jawbone, just like your natural teeth.
Dental Implant FAQs
What problems do dental implants solve?
Dental implants solve a variety of problems, from the aesthetic appearance of your smile to functional concerns, ill-fitting or uncomfortable dentures, or decaying dental bridges.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
In order to be a candidate for dental implants, you must be in good oral health. You will need to have enough bone density and healthy gum tissue to support your implant and ensure the long-term success of the treatment.
During your implant appointment, our dentists will discuss several factors with you to determine if you are a candidate. These factors may include:
- Any existing bridges or dentures
- The length of time your teeth have been missing
- Any pre-existing health conditions, including periodontal (gum) disease
- The quality and density of your bone tissue
- Your tobacco use
What types of dental implants are available?
There are many types of dental implants available. You can receive implants for a single tooth or for multiple teeth. All-on-X dentures, also known as second chance teeth, are a popular and cost-effective option, as they offer a permanent, stable, and comfortable restoration for multiple teeth without incurring the cost of replacing an entire dental arch with implants. Mini dental implants are also available.
How much do dental implants cost?
The cost of your implants will depend on your dental needs. During your appointment, our dentists will evaluate multiple factors, including:
- How many teeth you need to replace
- If you require a sinus lift or other bone grafting treatment to replace lost bone tissue
- If you have periodontal disease
- If you need an extraction
- What type of procedure you would be receiving
We will provide you with a treatment plan after your appointment. Our office offers many financial options to help you receive the care you need.
Do dental implants look natural?
Yes. Dental implants are the closest match to your natural teeth. In some ways, they are an improvement on your natural teeth because they do not decay. Implants are designed as full replacements for the structure of your teeth, from roots to crown, and look and feel completely lifelike.