And I tell people that’s probably one of the best options because it is kind of like your natural tooth. It maintains the bone that you have there so that way you don’t lose it over time. You can floss around it, you can brush around it. I actually have a dental implant and I even forget that I have it so I treat it like a natural tooth. It does not have to hook onto any teeth right next to it so it doesn’t cause any damage to other teeth. And just looks like a natural tooth and the prognosis for it is really good. They usually last a very long time.
Back in the day, the only option we had for missing teeth were partials or bridge work and with the partials, they do move around. You do have to take it out at night so that just does cause some discomfort for people. But with dental implants, they’re fully secured in your jaw so you don’t have to take anything out. It’s completely fixed. There’s no embarrassment. They get to keep it forever, and it maintains the bone long-term in the area. So it’s just a great option if you are missing teeth. So if you have any questions we’re happy to go through all the financial aspects and the clinical aspects from the very beginning of the surgery to the restoration process.
Improve Your Life With Fishers Dental Implants
Damaged and missing teeth are no match for Fishers dental implants from Rusch Dental Group. We have a huge list of happy patients we’ve been able to help using these prosthetic tooth roots. Whether you have a single missing tooth or you need several teeth replaced, we have the dental implant solution for you. Our implant treatment can help you:
- Smile with full confidence that your teeth are attractive
- Eat and enjoy all your favorite foods again
- Draw others to you with a warm and natural-looking smile
- Make better first impressions in your professional life
- Improve your oral health and total body health
- Look younger, more attractive, and more robust
Call Rusch Dental Group today at 317-268-2603 to schedule a consultation. Your dentist will explain more about our restorative dentistry options using implants. Don’t go through life without a complete smile!
Enjoy a Revived Smile & Bite With Teeth Implants
Dental implants have been around for thousands of years in one form or another. Most early attempts at placing implants were not successful or comfortable for the patient. It wasn’t until 1965 that the first modern implant was placed. Since then, the technology behind teeth implants has greatly advanced.
Today’s implants are usually made from titanium. This metal chemically fuses with the bone in your jaw to form a sturdy base for replacement teeth. Once the healing and fusing phase is complete, your implants can last for decades, if not the rest of your life.
Your dentist at Rusch Dental Group can anchor your new teeth to the implants. Depending on your circumstances, your options may include:
- Single Implant-Crown Combination – We’ll place a single implant where your tooth is missing, then cap it with a lifelike crown. This gives you a functional tooth and a full smile.
- Implant-Supported Bridge – This type of bridge is held in place by at least two dental implants. It will fill the gap in your smile and and make biting and chewing more comfortable.
- Implant-Retained Dentures – This style of denture is stabilized with a set of implants and a system of snaps and balls that keep your implants in place. Your teeth won’t slip, click, or pop out and cause you embarrassment when talking and eating.
- Implant-Supported Dentures – These dentures are the most similar to natural teeth. Your teeth will be secured to implants in a way that transfers all the forces of biting and chewing directly to your jawbone rather than your gums.
- Mini Dental Implants – If you’re not a good candidate for standard implants, Dr. Rusch can place mini implants at our New Castle location. They require less healthy bone to fuse with, plus your healing time will be quicker with minis.
Call Rusch Dental Group today at 317-268-2603 to see if Fishers dental implants are right for you. You deserve to have a mouth full of beautiful, functional teeth! You can also make an appointment online.
Dental implants are small posts made from titanium that your dentist inserts into your jawbone to serve as replacement teeth roots. If you are missing one or more teeth, implants function as a base for several types of new replacement teeth, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and full arches of fixed teeth.
Having a dental implant placed is not painful because your jaw will be numbed, plus you can stay completely relaxed with dental sedation throughout your procedure. Once you go home, you might require pain relievers for a day or two, but most of our patients report only taking over-the-counter medication following their dental implant procedure. Most feel well enough to return to work the day after.
The cost of dental implants varies, depending mainly on how many implants you receive. In some cases, you may also need another procedure, like a tooth extraction or bone grafts, to prepare for implants. We’ll discuss cost with you during the planning stage of your implant procedure so you know exactly what to expect. In addition, financing options can make your care manageable.