Do you live with tooth loss that affects your ability to chew your favorite foods, speak clearly, and smile confidently? The caring team at Sutton Dentistry in Ocala, FL, understands how tooth loss can impact your daily life and general well-being. We offer dental implants to replace missing teeth with a long-lasting solution to restore your smile and enhance your quality of life.
Replacing missing teeth is crucial for a confident smile and maintaining oral health and wellness. Tooth loss can lead to issues such as shifting of adjacent teeth, bite problems, excessive tooth wear, jawbone loss, and TMJ pain and problems.
Dental implants are titanium replacement tooth roots that our dentists surgically implant into the jawbone. They consist of three pieces: the implant post, abutment, and restoration. They mimic the function of a real root because they provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth and help prevent bone loss to keep the jaw strong and healthy.
Choosing dental implants is a significant decision, and your friendly team at Sutton Dentistry is here to guide and support you and help you understand why implants might be the right choice. Some benefits to consider are:
The process may seem complex, but our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to help you achieve the smile you deserve. We will guide and support you every step of the way to ensure you feel informed and confident with your treatment decision.
Initial Evaluation — Our dentists will take time to learn about your concerns and evaluate your oral health to see if you are a good implant candidate. Using advanced imaging, such as CBCT scans, they create a detailed plan for precise, efficient placement.
Surgical Placement — The titanium implant is placed surgically into the jawbone under local anesthesia for your complete comfort. Thanks to careful planning, the process is precise and straightforward.
Healing and Osseointegration — The healing process, known as osseointegration, takes several months. During this time, the implant fuses with the jawbone, creating a stable foundation for the final restoration.
Restoration Placement — Once the implant has fully integrated, we attach the final restoration to the implant. Depending on the number of missing teeth, this could be a single crown, a bridge, or a denture. Each restoration is custom-made to match your smile for a beautiful, seamless appearance.
Don’t let tooth loss prevent you from living your best life! Schedule a consultation at Sutton Dentistry in Ocala, FL, to learn how dental implants can restore your smile and improve your quality of life. We proudly serve all surrounding communities, including Belleview and The Villages.
Getting a dental implant in Ocala, FL, involves several steps, beginning with a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you're a good implant candidate. It includes a thorough exam, digital x-rays, and possibly 3-D CBCT scans to check jawbone density, which is crucial for successful implant placement.
If you’re a good candidate, the next step is surgical implant placement. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and involves placing the titanium post into your jawbone, which acts as a replacement tooth root.
Following implant placement, a healing period of several months is necessary to allow the implant to fuse with the bone and create a stable foundation for a replacement tooth. This process, known as osseointegration, typically takes three to six months and is key to the long-term success of your dental implant.
Next, we place an abutment on the implant, which connects the titanium post to the final restoration. We take impressions of your teeth to custom craft your crown, bridge, or denture. Once the final restoration is ready, we attach it securely to the abutment to complete your smile.
At Sutton Dentistry, we are committed to providing personalized care and will ensure you understand each step. To get started, call our Ocala, FL, dental office to schedule an appointment with our dental implant dentist.
At Sutton Dentistry, we use advanced 3-D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to capture precise, three-dimensional images of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. This leading-edge imaging is invaluable for planning complex procedures like dental implants and root canals.
With 3-D CBCT, our dentists can view your dental anatomy in amazing detail, ensuring more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. This ability to plan precise treatments means more efficient and comfortable procedures and a higher level of dental care for you.
