Dental Implants
Odessa, Florida
The gold standard for replacing missing teeth
Dental implants have revolutionized the dental world, offering a superior solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring seamless smiles. Dr. Norton and her team at Chrysalis Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry use the latest technology and techniques to deliver precise, long-lasting restorations that are meticulously crafted to match your smile. Experience unmatched comfort, stability, and function that only dental implants can offer. Contact our Odessa practice to get started today!
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are biocompatible, screw-shaped titanium posts that we surgically place into your jawbone to mimic the function of natural tooth roots. As the area heals, your implants will integrate with the jawbone in a process known as osseointegration, providing a secure and stable foundation for replacement teeth.
A connector, known as an abutment, is attached once the implant has bonded with the jawbone and the area has healed, a process that can take several months. The last step is placing your custom-crafted implant restoration that looks, feels, and functions like your natural teeth.
At Chrysalis Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry, we offer single implants and implant-supported bridges to restore your smile. For an individual missing tooth, a crown placed on an implant provides a restoration from crown to root. An Implant-supported bridge, on the other hand, can replace two or more adjacent teeth, leaving you with a complete smile. Unlike traditional bridges that rely on natural teeth for support, implant-supported bridges are anchored to dental implants on either side of the gap, delivering unmatched stability, comfort, and function.
The dental implant process requires meticulous planning to ensure its long-term success. A Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scan provides a detailed 3D view of your teeth and oral structures, allowing Dr. Norton to evaluate your jaw structure, bone density, nerves, soft tissues, and more, facilitating treatment planning.
CBCT scans also allow for the creation of surgical guides, ensuring your implants are placed with exceptional accuracy and precision. Guided implant surgery facilitates a smoother, more predictable process and the best possible outcomes for your smile. Your implant will be placed in the perfect position every single time with the use of our surgical guides.
Dental implants require adequate bone density to ensure their success. If you have bone loss in the area, Dr. Norton may recommend a bone graft to build up the bone, creating a solid foundation to support your implants.
Dental implants are the gold standard of care for replacing missing teeth. They offer numerous oral health and aesthetic benefits, including the following:
- They mimic the appearance, function, and feel of natural teeth.
- They stabilize the jawbone, preventing bone loss and deterioration.
- They integrate with the jawbone, providing a secure and stable foundation for implant restorations made to match your smile.
- They do not require the reshaping of any adjacent teeth, preserving healthy tooth structure.
- They restore function, making it easier to enjoy every meal and speak clearly once again.
- They prevent any neighboring teeth from shifting toward the gap, maintaining the alignment of your teeth and bite.
- They redistribute your bite's forces, lowering the risk of periodontal disease, tooth wear, and even TMJ pain.
- They are easy to care for; just brush and floss every day and keep up with your regular dental exams and cleanings.
- They are predictable, with an over 95 percent success rate.
- With proper care, your implants have the potential to enhance your smile for a lifetime.
Protecting Your Investment with a Custom Night Guard
Grinding and clenching your teeth, a condition known as bruxism, can place excessive pressure and stress on your dental implants, potentially leading to their failure. A custom mouthguard created from digital impressions of your smile provides a protective barrier, absorbing the forces of your bite and ensuring the longevity of your implant restorations. Dr. Norton always wants patients to protect their implants with a night guard. Even if you are the best brusher and flosser, the forces from clenching and grinding can cause damage to an implant.
Dental Implants Near Me in Odessa, FL
Dental implants are the future of dentistry, providing a superior solution to restore your smile. Dr. Norton and her team at Chrysalis Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry use cutting-edge technology and proven techniques to provide you with high-quality dental implants made to withstand the test of time. We look forward to enhancing your smile and quality of life.
Call 813-343-0713 to schedule a consultation or request an appointment online today! We proudly serve patients in Odessa, FL, and the surrounding communities.