Achieve a Complete, Functional Smile with Dental Implants

Do you have missing teeth? Olmos Park Dental in San Antonio, Texas, understands that losing even one tooth can have a massive impact on your confidence, aesthetics, and oral function. Dental implants are a solution for replacing teeth. They are permanent, solid, and natural-looking. They look, feel, and function like real teeth, which means you can smile, eat, and talk confidently like you never lost teeth!

Dr. Brandi Lindsey focuses on finding the best solutions for patients with missing teeth, and dental implants are not always the only option. She often recommends zirconia implants for patients who may have a metal allergy. In these cases, she will refer the patient to an oral surgeon for implant placement. Additionally, Dr. Lindsey helps patients obtain tests to identify which dental materials are safe to use, ensuring that they avoid any adverse reactions.

How do dental implants restore teeth?

You may have heard of them, but what exactly are dental implants? Dental implants are artificial appliances used to replace missing teeth. It’s not quite as nature gave you, but they act and look like natural teeth, sometimes even better.

Dental implants are light years ahead of their competition. Unlike conventional bridges and dentures that only replace the crown, implants replace your entire tooth, including the root. The implant post made from titanium settles under the gums and deep into the jawbone. On top of it sits an abutment, a small metal connector that protrudes above the gum line to serve as a foundation for your replacement tooth. The final part of your implant is a custom-crafted dental crown made to blend with your surrounding teeth. We aren’t exaggerating when we say an implant changes your life. They can restore everything you have lost due to missing teeth!”

How are dental implants placed?

Precise planning is vital for the success of your implant treatment. Dr. Lindsey starts your treatment with a comprehensive consultation covering your medical history, oral health, jawbone health, expectations, etc. Your dentist uses digital scans, photos, and x-rays to assess your jawbone and determine if it’s healthy enough to support and implant. Using all this information, the dentist will create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs and goals.

Next, the dentist will painlessly place the implant post precisely in the jawbone. Then, the implant site will be stitched for 3-6 months to allow the implant to fuse with the jawbone. After this period, the implant will be firmly secured in the jawbone to support one or more teeth.

The next phase of your treatment is restoration. The dentist first places an abutment by uncovering your gums to reveal the implant. This minor surgery requires about two weeks of healing. The final step of your implant journey is to cap off your implant with a natural-looking dental crown. Your implant tooth blends seamlessly with your teeth to restore your smile to its full function and aesthetics.

Are dental implants worth it?

Whether replacing one or multiple teeth, you won’t regret investing in dental implants. These revolutionary teeth replacements offer numerous health and cosmetic benefits.

Some include.

  • Natural feel and appearance
  • Sky-high confidence
  • Restored chewing and speaking ability to near-perfect
  • Stability when using your teeth
  • Preserved jawbone
  • Dental implants can last decades with proper care
  • They don’t need any special maintenance

Do you need to rebuild your smile with implants?

Whether you need a single implant or full-mouth dental-implant retained dentures, you can trust Olmos Park Dental for high-quality implant dentistry services. Dr. Lindsey and the team have restored countless smiles with dental implants, and we’d like to put a smile back on your face. Take your first steps towards a happier, healthier you by calling (210) 767-3525.