Dental Implants Santa Fe
The Premier Tooth Replacement Solution
Tooth loss comes with several negative consequences: impaired speech and trouble eating are two issues that come to mind for most people, but did you know that your jawbone can also begin to deteriorate if you’re missing teeth, and your remaining pearly whites are also at risk of falling out? This means that ideally, your replacement should address these issues, and Dr. Zhang is proud to offer one that does: dental implants in Santa Fe. Here’s more about this premier tooth replacement solution!
Why Choose Juniper Dental for Dental Implants?
- Entire Process Completed In-House
- Advanced Technology for Precise Care
- All-on-4 Implants Available
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small rods made from biocompatible materials like titanium that are used to replace missing teeth. They’re surgically placed beneath the gumline into the jawbone itself, where they fuse with it through a process called osseointegration. Then, realistic replacement teeth can be attached that function and look just like the original ones. To put it simply, dental implants are unrivaled when it comes to restoring lost teeth, as they provide numerous unique and incredible oral health benefits.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – The first step of the process involves meeting with Dr. Zhang for a consultation. He’ll examine your mouth, take X-rays of your jaw, and evaluate your oral health to determine if implants are a suitable option.
- Dental Implant Surgery – Dr. Zhang and his team can complete the dental implant placement surgery in-house, meaning you won’t have to coordinate with other teams to receive care.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Your mouth will need a few months to heal as the implant rods fuse with your jaw. Afterward, we can attach your abutments to the implant posts, which eventually host your restoration(s).
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – We’ll call you back to attach custom-made restorations to your implants; these will look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth!
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants come with numerous benefits that other restorative options simply can’t offer! Here are just a few:
- They provide stimulation to the jawbone and prevent bone resorption by functioning as tooth roots.
- They restore a significant amount (up to 80%) of a patient’s original bite force.
- They can last for decades under healthy circumstances.
- They don’t require anything special when it comes to cleaning and maintenance.
- They can replace any number of missing teeth.