If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants are among the top choices for teeth replacement, and are considered the most advanced solution in modern dentistry. They deliver incredible strength and longevity and allow you to achieve a beautiful, natural-looking, and lasting smile. Our advanced dental practice in Silicon Valley is ready to restore your smile with dental implants.
Dental implants are a versatile solution for replacing one, several, or a full set of missing teeth. These implants are titanium posts that are embedded into the jawbone, providing a solid and lasting foundation. The posts then attach to dental crowns or dentures to restore your smile.
The titanium post fuses with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, resulting in a strong and lasting connection. This bond means that your dental implants will stand up to everyday chewing and biting. While the replacement teeth might wear down or become damaged over the years, titanium dental implants could last a lifetime.
The first step to getting dental implants is to visit Peninsula Dental Associates for a careful evaluation. We’ll use the latest technology, such as digital X-rays and CBCT scans, to determine whether you’re a suitable candidate for dental implants.
From there, we’ll go about carefully planning your treatment. As a dentist with the latest technology in Foster City, we implement tools such as 3D-printed surgical guides to provide the highest quality treatment.
Dental implant placement is a surgical procedure that does have some recovery time. You can experience soreness and swelling for a few days afterward and will have to eat a diet of soft foods. The overall integration process takes three to four months, but the soreness should go away within a week.
Depending on the procedure, the final crown or other prosthodontic will be placed after the post has integrated with the jawbone. However, we use 3D printing technology to create temporary implant-supported replacement teeth that let you maintain a full smile during recovery.
This solution means that you won’t have an empty smile when you replace your teeth with implant-supported dentures. You’ll be able to enjoy a full set of replacement teeth right away when you choose Peninsula Dental Associates, serving patients in Foster City, Redwood Shores, Belmont, and surrounding areas.