Dental Implants – Orange Park, FL
Seamlessly Replace Missing Teeth
Dental Implants
It’s often easy to take our teeth for granted until they’re gone. If tooth loss has stolen your quality of life, it may be time to invest in a high-quality replacement that will help you get back to enjoying every day to the fullest extent. At Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry, we wholeheartedly recommend dental implants. You can learn whether you’re a good candidate for this treatment by scheduling a consultation with our knowledgeable team.
Why Choose Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- Implant Placement & Restoration Done In-House
- Discounts Through Our Membership Plan
- Caring & Compassionate Dentists & Team
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed below the gumline and into the jawbone. They’re designed to fuse with the bone, effectively replacing the missing root structure of one or more teeth. Once this process has occurred, which is called osseointegration, Dr. Crovatto can then attach an abutment and restoration to the implants to anchor the replacement teeth firmly within the mouth.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: Crovatto is our in-house dental implant expert. During your consultation, you’ll have a chance to ask him any questions that you may have about the procedure. Our team will also collect necessary X-rays and a health history to help you determine whether dental implants are right for you.
- Surgery: After receiving your treatment plan, the next step of your process will be to schedule your surgery. Our team is able to complete this part of the treatment in-house as well as the restoration, helping you stick with the same trusted team throughout your entire journey.
- Healing: Following your dental implant placement, your gums will heal, and your implants will fuse over the following three to six months. This is a critical part of the process, as successful osseointegration will allow us to attach your restorations.
- Restoration: Once osseointegration has occurred, Dr. Crovatto will then attach your abutments, which are metal connector pieces, and your custom-crafted replacement teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants in Orange Park have a variety of benefits to offer, which is why they’re such a popular option among patients missing one, several, or all of their teeth! In addition to being the only tooth replacement solution that restores the roots as well as the crowns of teeth, dental implants also provide a variety of other life-changing benefits. These include:
- Prevention of jawbone deterioration
- Preservation of facial structure
- 30+ year lifespan with good maintenance
- Easy to maintain
- Natural looking and feeling results
Who Can Dental Implants Help?
In addition to the benefits listed above, dental implants are incredibly versatile, allowing them to help patients who find themselves in a variety of tooth loss situations. At your consultation, Dr. Crovatto may recommend any of the treatment pathways listed below, depending on how many teeth you’re missing.
Missing One Tooth
For a single missing tooth, we can secure one dental implant below the gumline in the space within your arch. Once it has fused with the jawbone, we can then attach a free-standing dental crown to secure it in place and complete the arch.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Instead of relying on natural teeth to anchor a traditional bridge in place, we can attach the restoration to two dental implants placed on either side of the gap in your smile. Not only do implant bridges have a longer lifespan, but they also are minimally invasive and allow you to preserve more of your natural dental structure.
Missing All Teeth
Implant dentures look very much like the traditional models, but they’re designed to attach sturdily over placed implants. Instead of replacing each lost tooth with its own implant, Dr. Crovatto can support the denture with a small number of strategic posts instead, which is more cost-effective. Implant dentures are fixed (permanent) in nature.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Every dental implant treatment is customized to meet individual needs, and because of this, there’s no set price associated with the treatment. We’ll provide you with a detailed cost estimate during your consultation based on how many dental implants you’ll require, what type of restoration you need, and any dental insurance benefits that may apply to your treatment. Our team will also discuss financing options with you if you’re interested!