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Restore Your Smile with Dr. Hoffman
Dental implants are a natural-looking, permanent solution for missing teeth. They’re never removed, easy to clean, and allow you to speak and smile with total confidence. They’re also the only tooth replacement that stimulates healthy jawbone growth to protect your oral health.
Explore our comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know about dental implants.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium post that’s placed directly in your jaw to replace a natural tooth root. After it’s topped with a small connecting screw called an abutment and a stunning porcelain crown, your implant will look and function just like a natural tooth. Best of all, the implant is permanently anchored to your jaw and can last a lifetime with proper care.
What is the Dental Implant Process?
Restoring your smile with dental implants is a multi-step process that typically requires several months. After Dr. Hoffman determines you’re ready, he’ll place your implant and protect the surgical area with a temporary crown or flipper. At this point, you’ll need to allow four to six months for your implant to heal before you return to our office for your final restoration.
After Dr. Hoffman attaches your abutment and crown, all that’s left to do is enjoy your beautiful new smile.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
During your initial consultation with Dr. Hoffman, he’ll thoroughly evaluate the state of your oral health to determine if you’re an immediate candidate for dental implants. If you suffer from jawbone deterioration or gum disease, he can prepare you for implant placement with one or more supplemental procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do dental implants work?
Can dental implants be removed?
Are dental implants painful?
How do dental implants work?
A dental implant is a small titanium fixture that’s placed directly in your jaw to replace a missing tooth root. It is made up of the titanium post which is secured to the jaw, a porcelain crown that acts as a prosthetic tooth, and the abutment which connects the two pieces.
Dental implants are permanently anchored to your jaw and never removed. This means they won’t ever slide out of place while you’re eating or speaking, unlike dentures. Since they’re secure, implants are also much easier to clean than dentures. With proper care, your implants will allow you to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile for the rest of your life.
Through the process of osseointegration, the implant fuses with your jawbone for maximum stability and jaw restoration. After we attach the abutment and crown, your restoration will look and function just like a natural tooth. For patients missing multiple teeth or a full arch, we can also use implants to support a bridge or dentures.
Can dental implants be removed?
Dental implants are permanently anchored to your jaw and never removed. This means they won’t ever slide out of place while you’re eating or speaking, unlike dentures. Since they’re secure, implants are also much easier to clean than dentures. With proper care, your implants will allow you to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile for the rest of your life.
Are dental implants painful?
The majority of patients report feeling discomfort during the recovery, not pain. During the surgery, Dr. Hoffman will apply a local anesthetic and won’t feel a thing. If you suffer from dental phobia or anxiety, we also offer oral conscious sedation for patients who need help relaxing during their treatment.
We’ll be sure to closely monitor you throughout the procedure to ensure you’re pain-free and comfortable. Following the operation, you may experience some discomfort, but it can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and a cold compress to help with any swelling.
Complete Your Smile Today
Dental implants can be a permanent solution to restoring your smile to full function again. Not only do you protect your teeth and jaw, but you also protect your overall health. If you’re ready to transform your smile or you’d like more information about our dental implants, give us a call at (402) 999-0613 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hoffman at our Lincoln office today.
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