Dental Implants – Sandy, UT
A Top Choice for Restoring Smiles
For many patients, missing teeth can cause them to hide their smiles and make them feel embarrassed because of their appearance. After losing one or more teeth from disease, extraction, or trauma, the space left behind can make it difficult for patients to eat and speak easily and efficiently. In many of these cases, Dr. Michelle and Dr. Glenn recommend dental implants in Sandy to restore not only the look of their smiles, but also their function. To learn whether you’re a good candidate for this cutting-edge treatment, call our office today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Taylor Dental Care for Dental Implants?
- Save on Oral Healthcare with Our Membership Plan
- Two Dentists with Over 40 Years of Combined Experience
- We Accept Most PPO Dental Insurance Plans
What are Dental Implants?
The implant itself is made of titanium, which is biocompatible. This means that it has the ability to fuse with the jawbone that it will be implanted into. The jawbone grows around the implant over the course of three to six months through a process referred to as osseointegration. Once the implant combines with the bone, the abutment’s upper portion can be restored with a crown, bridge, or denture.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Consult: The first step of every dental implant treatment involves a consultation with one of our implant dentists in Sandy. We will take X-rays and complete an examination of your mouth, allowing us to determine whether you’re a good candidate for treatment. If so, we will walk you through what your treatment process can look like.
- Surgery: The next step following your consultation is surgery. During this step, your dental implants will be surgically placed below your gumline and within your jawbone to restore the missing root structure of your teeth.
- Healing: Osseointegration, which is when your implants will fuse with your bone, typically takes between three and six months. Your gums will also heal around the implants within a couple of weeks. In many cases, patients are able to return to work within a day or two after their procedure.
- Restoration: After your abutments have been secured to the top of your dental implants and our team has received your restoration from our dental laboratory, it’s time for the last step! We’ll have you come into the office to secure your dental crown, bridge, or denture to your implants to complete your smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
When you invest in dental implants, you’re not just investing in the appearance of a full and healthy smile; you’ll also be able to enjoy the following benefits:
- Results that can last 25+ years with good oral hygiene and maintenance
- Easy to care for
- Prevention of jawbone deterioration
- Improved eating and speaking abilities
- No slipping or shifting restorations
- Versatile treatment that can restore any number of missing teeth
- No need to alter your existing teeth to support your prosthetic
- Eat a wide variety of foods with up to 80 percent restored original bite force
Who Can Dental Implants Help?
If you’re interested in dental implants, the best way to learn whether they’re a good option for you is to schedule a consultation. At your first visit, our team will walk you through your treatment plan and let you know what path you can take to get the whole smile you’ve been wanting.
Missing One Tooth
If you’re missing one tooth, we can secure a single dental implant below the gumline and within the jawbone. This will support a free-standing dental crown to fill the single space within your arch of teeth and prevent dental drift.
Missing Multiple Teeth
For multiple missing teeth, instead of needing to alter your natural dental structure to support a traditional bridge, we can secure a bridge to two or three dental implants placed throughout the space in your arch.
Missing All Teeth
To completely rejuvenate your smile without having to worry about slipping or shifting dentures, we can secure a full denture to between four and eight dental implants. Implant dentures will allow you to enjoy a smile that feels and functions as natural as it looks.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Every dental implant case that we take on at Taylor Dental Care is uniquely designed to meet our patient’s specific needs. Because of this, there’s no set cost that we can tell you for this treatment. The overall price will depend on a number of factors that we can only determine after we’ve had a chance to examine your mouth, such as the number of dental implants needed. At your consultation, our team will provide you with a cost estimate and discuss your financing and insurance options with you.