Dental Implants Katy
The Absolute Gold Standard for Replacing Lost Teeth
Even having just one missing tooth can present you with all sorts of challenges, from trouble eating and speaking to issues that affect your very jaw itself, including bone resorption. This means that it’s always going to be in your best interest to replace your missing teeth, and Dr. Patel and our team are here to help you with this journey with dental implants. To learn more about this superior form of tooth replacement or to schedule your consultation, just contact our periodontist in Katy today.
Why Choose Wellspring Periodontics & Implant Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
- Insurance-Friendly & Flexible Financing Available
- Dental Implant Process Completed In-House
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small posts that can be surgically placed directly into the jaw, where they take the place of the roots of the missing teeth. They’re made from biocompatible materials like titanium so that they can safely fuse with your bone tissue, forming a sturdy and permanent bond that mimics nature. A custom-made dental restoration can be placed on top of the implants that looks and feels like your original teeth, and it receives support from the underlying posts.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – The first step is the consultation, where Dr. Patel will assess your oral health and jawbone density to determine if you’re a good candidate for implants. Some patients require preliminary treatments beforehand, like a gum graft or gum disease treatment.
- Dental Implant Surgery – Since we can complete the dental implant process in-office, you won’t need to worry about coordinating with other teams or dealing with hidden expenses. One to multiple implant posts will be placed into the jaw at precise angles and locations, based on your needs.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Following the surgery, several months are needed for recovery, so the posts can fully fuse with the bone tissue. Then, abutments are attached, which are used to connect the replacement teeth to each implant.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – Since dental implants can restore any number of lost teeth, your restoration should look, feel, and function just like your original teeth, and it’ll receive incredible support from the underlying implant posts.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants in Fulshear offer numerous unique benefits that traditional tooth replacement solutions can’t match, such as:
- Since they act as tooth roots in your jawbone, they provide the natural stimulation the tissue needs to remain healthy and full, preventing further bone loss.
- Dental implants restore most of a patient’s original bite force, meaning it’s possible to eat a varied diet with ease.
- With the right care, dental implants can last for decades or even a lifetime.
Who Dental Implants Can Help
Dental implants are quite versatile and can help patients in several different situations, including:
- Patients who have lost one, multiple, or all of their teeth in one or both rows
- Patients who have become unhappy with their traditional dentures
- Patients who have suffered jawbone loss due to years of tooth loss
- Patients seeking better oral function when it comes to eating and speaking
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Dental Implant Repair
Even though dental implants boast an impressive success rate of up to 95 percent after five years of placement, complications can still arise that you may not anticipate. In these situations, you’ll want to call on a periodontic specialist like Dr. Patel. Based on a thorough examination, he can repair your existing dental implant by tightening, cleaning, or replacing a component of it, leading to improved health and function.