Dental Implant Surgery - Sedro Woolley, WA
Dental Implants Deliver
Smiles That Last a Lifetime
Complete Your Missing Smile
with Dental Implants
If you have one or more missing teeth, you may be struggling to eat a well-balanced diet or feel too embarrassed to smile, laugh or socialize. Tooth loss has negative consequences for oral health because it can lead to the drifting of adjacent teeth, gum disease, decay, and loss of additional teeth. Replacing missing teeth is essential to maintaining jawbone density and volume and preventing undesirable changes to your facial structure. No other tooth replacement option looks and feels as natural or offers the versatility of dental implants. Dental implants can be used to replace a single missing or damaged tooth or to restore an entire smile. They blend in so seamlessly with your natural teeth that nobody including you will be able to tell the difference! The team at Cascade Dental Implants has extensive expertise in placing dental implants in Sedro Woolley, WA. Together, our oral surgeon Dr. Lance Keyes and restorative dentist Dr. Michael Lemme have placed nearly 4,000 implants and helped countless patients transform their smiles and live with full mouth dental implants, so you’re in great hands!
What Are
Dental Implants?
Dental implants consist of an implant post, abutment, and prosthetic. The post is manufactured from biocompatible titanium or zirconia and resembles a small cylindrical screw. The post is implanted into your jawbone and assumes the role of your natural tooth root. The abutment is a small connector piece with one side screwed into the inside of the implant post and the other side attached to the dental prosthetic. Once the dental implants integrate with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration, they provide incredibly strong and secure support for single crowns, bridges, and full mouth restorations. Full mouth dental implants are typically restored the same day as surgery with acrylic resin teeth, while our practice uses different materials to craft permanent teeth, including zirconia and Crystal®Ultra. Crystal Ultra is a gentle dental ceramic that flexes in the mouth, thereby providing both superb comfort and durability.
The Unrivaled Benefits
of Dental Implants
Modern dental implants have success rates ranging between 95 and 99% and offer benefits traditional treatments like dental bridges simply can’t provide. With a bridge, Dr. Lemme needs to modify and crown two teeth on each side of the false tooth. Removing perfectly good tooth structure can irritate the underlying nerves and may lead to future root canals. With dental implants, the teeth next to the missing tooth aren’t touched, thereby eliminating unnecessary trauma and the possible need for expensive root canals down the road. Dental implants offer unsurpassed versatility because they can be used to replace one tooth, a row of teeth, or a complete arch of missing teeth. They’re stable enough to restore over 99% of natural biting and chewing power. By blending natural beauty with function, dental implants make it possible to eat comfortably and smile confidently while improving your oral health, physical health, and overall quality of life.
Three Steps to a New Smile
Phase One: Consultation
During your implant consultation, Dr. Keyes or Dr. Lemme will discuss your dental health and challenges and what you hope to achieve with dental implants. Digital X-rays and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) are used to analyze your bone structure, nerve tissue, and sinus cavities and determine if you’re a good candidate for dental implants in Sedro Woolley, WA. This diagnostic step is even more important if you’re getting full mouth dental implants.
Phase Two: Dental Implant Surgery
The placement of dental implants is a multi-step process that typically takes between six and nine months to complete. During the surgical procedure, Dr. Keyes surgically places the implant posts in predetermined sites in your jawbone, using sophisticated digital technology. In addition to a local anesthetic to number your implant sites, you’ll be resting comfortably under IV sedation or general anesthesia. Your gums are then sutured in place and the healing process starts. It’s normal to experience some discomfort, including bruising and swelling following a dental implant procedure. In most cases, inflammation and pain can be managed well with a prescription or over-the-counter pain medication. We may advise you to eat only soft foods for about two weeks, to allow the surgical sites adequate time to heal and prevent complications.
Phase Three: Restoration
While the healing process differs from person to person, it typically takes three to six months for gums to completely heal and the titanium posts to fuse with your jawbone. When you receive your final crown, a fixed bridge, or full arch prosthesis crafted from zirconia or Crystal Ultra from Dr. Lemme, you’ll enjoy a natural-looking and fully functional smile that can last a lifetime with good oral hygiene and professional care.
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Delivering Transformative
and Affordable Dental Implants
At Cascade Dental Implants, we believe everyone deserves a strong, healthy, and vibrant smile. In addition to competitive prices and a five-year warranty on full mouth dental implants, we partner with multiple third-party financing companies to help you get your smile back, affordably. Financing options range from no-interest monthly payments to extended payment plans, depending on your smile and budgetary needs.
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