Dental Implants in Fremont, CA

Dental Implants

Since dental implants are permanent, it’s often a patient’s preferred method to obtain a confident smile. Dr. Chew has been helping his patients in and around the Fremont, CA area achieve the smiles of their dreams for 30 years!

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are often the more desirable choice for tooth replacement than traditional dental bridges or dentures. The reason being, they permanently anchor in the patient’s mouth using a screw-like structure that replaces the root of the tooth. After this implant has had a chance to fuse to the bone, a crown is attached to give a realistic look.

Advantages of Dental Implants

They are permanent
Enhances speech, chewing/digestion, and facial tissue
Dental implant recipients can eat whatever they want
Implants can last a lifetime
No additional care besides regular brushing and flossing
Fewer potential long-term risks than a dental bridge or dentures

Disadvantages of Dental Implants

A disadvantage of dental implants, like any surgery, is complications during the procedure or the healing process. Some of these complications include nerve damage, sinus problems, and infection. Luckily, these complications can be easily minimized by getting a comprehensive dental exam beforehand and closely following care instructions.

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

The cost of dental implants can vary significantly depending on several things, such as the complexity of the procedure.

For example, a big cost factor is the number of teeth that need to be replaced and the preliminary procedures the patient needs. In addition, the quality of materials used and whether or not your specific insurance will help cover any costs affect the overall bill. Despite this, a patient can expect to pay between $3,000-$6,000 per implant.

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

Despite the cost, implants are an attractive option for tooth replacement because they can last a lifetime! Just like with natural teeth, you must take care of the crown that gets fixed onto the implant by brushing and flossing regularly.

Dental Implant Procedure

Like with almost all dental procedures, a thorough oral evaluation is required. This evaluation ensures the patient is a viable candidate for an implant and, if they are, it lets the dentist know what pretreatment is required, such as bone restoration or a bone graft.

Pretreatment - If pretreatment is required, the patient will need to heal for three-to-six months before returning to start the implant process.
Implants are installed - The next step is to install the implant, which is a threaded piece of titanium that anchors into the bone. Once installed, the patient must wait an additional three to six months to allow the bone to fuse to the implant.
Healing process - During this three-to-six-month waiting period, the patient will typically need to come in to ensure everything is going well with the healing process. If everything is going well, a mouth impression will be taken to make a crown that fits perfectly.
Crowns are attached - When the three-to-six-month waiting period is complete, the dentist will attach the crown to the implant and give the patient an aesthetically pleasing smile that is functional and will last a lifetime.