Dental Implants

WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Taking care of unsalvageable teeth is essential to treating and maintaining the overall health and appearance of your mouth. To help Colorado Springs, CO men and women reliably overcome extracted or missing teeth, dentist Dr. Asher Henegar is proud to offer realistic dental implants to accomplish tooth replacement. An implant is made up of a metal post that serves as an artificial tooth root. A personalized crown, bridge, or denture takes the place of the observable part of the lost tooth or numerous teeth. In some cases, CEREC same-day restorations may even be utilized. When you have tooth loss or require tooth removal, set up a checkup at R. Asher Henegar, D.D.S., P.A. and discover your fixed implant solutions.

WHAT IS THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESS?

You may be considered a good candidate for dental implants if you have missing teeth, need teeth removed, or are not content with your present replacement. To function, dental implants require proper jawbone support, healthy gum tissues, and a stable oral environment so you may have to have other care before getting your implants. Implant-supported restorations may not be an option when you are pregnant, smoke cigarettes, or have certain medical disorders. The treatment for oral implants involves the precise placement of the post and the attachment of a natural-looking, customized restoration (like partial pieces, bridges, and crowns). As soon as the area is prepared for surgery, it is numbed with oral anesthesia and the fixed implant will be strategically secured within your jaw. When the implant area has completely healed, which is usually 6 – 9 months, Dr. Henegar will place a custom denture, crown, or full-arch restoration and analyze the alignment of your biting surfaces. After your appointment(s), you may have a small amount of swelling, bruising, and pain close to the treated area. Pain relievers and cold compresses might help reduce this discomfort. As always, proper at-home care and twice-yearly dental appointments are vital to maintaining the health of your dental implants.

IMPLANTING A BEAUTIFUL SMILE

Thanks to the innovations in contemporary dental treatments, there are several options to treat tooth loss with the natural quality and function of fixed implants. Dentist Dr. Asher Henegar is proud to provide implant-supported denture, crown, and bridge alternatives as reliable tooth replacements to Colorado Springs, CO individuals. To learn about your opportunities for restoring badly compromised or lost teeth, arrange your checkup at R. Asher Henegar, D.D.S., P.A. today. We hope to help you get excellent care for your smile so we will work with your budget and goals, and contact your insurance company to verify if there will be any out-of-pocket expenses. We are happy to accept a variety of accessible payment alternatives, including low-interest financing.