Dental Implants
Losing a tooth unexpectedly can be traumatic. We take your health, appearance, and wellbeing seriously. At LRK Dental, when you lose a tooth, we offer solutions to protect your health and your smile.
Most dentists agree that dental implants provide the most effective replacement option for missing teeth because they mimic your natural teeth. Surgically implanted in your bone, dental implants provide a reliable and stable option for completing your smile and your bite.
Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement
We work closely with a team of trusted oral surgeons to place your dental implant. Though this requires surgery, most patients report little discomfort and a quick recovery time after dental implant placement. Your comfort is important and the specialists we work with will ensure a pain-free experience.
The dental implant is shaped like a small screw and is made of a biocompatible metal called titanium. Dental implants mimic the root of your tooth and once your surgery is complete and the healing process begins, it will integrate with your natural bone.
Healing generally takes several months when your implant will become part of your jawbone and provide a stable foundation for your dental implant crown.
Dental Implant Crowns
We custom design your dental implant crown to match your natural teeth so that your smile appears seamless. Each crown is created just for you for an exceptional, comfortable fit.
You can chew on your dental implant crown and with proper care, it can last decades. Having an excellent home care routine as well as regular dental exams will help to protect your investment.
Health Benefits of Dental Implants
In addition to the esthetic advantages of dental implants, they offer many health benefits, as well. When you lose a tooth, you can often lose bone because your teeth and bone have a dependent relationship. Since they mimic your tooth’s natural root, they stimulate bone regeneration, preserving the stability of your bite and protecting your facial structure.
Implant-Retained Dentures and Bridges
When missing multiple teeth, you can opt to have multiple single dental implants to replace all of your missing teeth, or you might choose implant-retained prosthetics such as bridges and dentures. By using several strategically placed dental implants combined with a dental bridges or a complete or partial denture, you can achieve greater stability and the bone-preserving benefits of dental implants.
Implant-retained dentistry means that you can avoid embarrassing moments when eating and speaking with dentures. They can also prevent denture sores by keeping your dentures immobile.
Do You Have Missing Teeth?
Contact our Seaford, DE dental office and schedule an exam with Janette Rodriguez, DMD, John C. Lynch, DDS, or Michael Keller, DMD. Their skills and experience can help you achieve a comfortable and healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Denture creation is an art that requires precision and attention to detail. Because each patient is different, what may work for one may not work for another. One of the most common complaints about dentures is that they move about the mouth or cause embarrassing moments when eating or speaking. This can make you feel socially isolated and can create painful denture sores that make eating a healthy diet difficult.
When you lose teeth, you also begin to lose bone. Your denture relies on sufficient healthy bone structure to keep your denture stable. When you do not have a thick enough bony ridge, you may find that your denture moves.
Pastes and adhesive gels are only a temporary solution and cannot be used as a long-term solution. When our patients want added stability for their dentures, we can use dental implants as an anchor to stabilize and immobilize your denture.
Placing several strategically located dental implants for your dentures to “lock in” gives patients added confidence in social situations, allows for a healthier diet with a wider range of foods, helps to minimize denture sores, and assists in bone retention.
If you would like to learn more about implant-supported dentures, contact LRK Dental to schedule an evaluation with one of our experienced dentists. We look forward to helping you achieve an improved quality of life with comfortable dentures.
Meet Our Doctors:
Michael Keller DMD
Dr. Keller is a graduate of Temple’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, where he received his DMD (Doctor of Medical Dentistry). Dr. Keller then went on to complete his general practice residency at Christiana Care at ...
Juan Cabrera DMD
Dr. Cabrera received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1997 and Post Certificate General Dentistry (GPR) in 1998 from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Dr. Cabrera ...