Reclaim Your Smile with Customized Dental Implants at Mercier Dental
If you have missing or severely damaged permanent teeth, you don’t have to live with an imperfect smile. At Mercier Dental, Dr. Marc Mercier offers a customized dental implant to give you beautiful, natural-looking teeth. Call the office to learn more or request an appointment online today.
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Mercier Dental NOW offers a one-of-a-kind, end-to-end digital solution that provides a more productive, proven and predictable technical process for dental implant solutions. Our Itero Scanner allows attainable benefits to reduce impressions, and have an accurate placement of your dental implant/implants.
Dental Implant Solutions
Have you experienced the loss of one or more teeth due to injury, gum disease or a failed root canal? Are you disappointed with the current look of your smile because of missing teeth? If you answered yes to these two questions and possess good general and oral health, you may be a good candidate for a dental implant!
Mercier Dental is proud to offer the newest innovation in digital dentistry. Our suite of digitally integrated workflows offers diverse solutions for a precisely positioned and aesthetically restored Dental Implants. Dental implants can improve your appearance, self-confidence, and give you new peace of mind. Implant-supported restorations look and feel similar to natural teeth, and the securely attached implant can give you the security to eat what you like and speak easily.
Curious to learn if you may be a good candidate for dental implants?
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made from titanium that serve as replacements for natural teeth. These implants are anchored in the gum and jawbone, providing a stable foundation for replacement teeth, or crowns. The screw-like shape of the implants allows for osseointegration, where the bone grows into the implant, ensuring a secure fit. By securing crowns to these implants, they can improve your appearance, boost self-confidence, and enhance your ability to speak clearly compared to missing teeth or poorly fitting dentures.
What are the advantages of quality of life improvements?
Not only will having dental implants benefit your nutrition by allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods, but it can also have a positive impact on your mood. Most people with dental implants can eat the same foods as those with natural teeth, which can be a great relief.
Furthermore, having dental implants can give you a beautiful smile that you may have been lacking if you had missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures. This newfound confidence in your smile can lead to a boost in self-esteem and a desire to smile more often.
In addition to the aesthetic benefits, some patients also experience improvements in facial appearance due to the proper alignment of their jaws with dental implants. This can result in a more balanced and youthful look.
What is the duration of the treatment?
The length of the implant procedure can vary depending on your health and the number of implants needed. For one or a few implants, the process typically involves placing the implant in the jawbone and allowing it to heal for 3-6 months before attaching the artificial tooth. This initial procedure takes 1-2 hours.
For patients replacing all of their teeth at once, it is possible to have implants and prosthetic teeth placed in a single day, but the overall healing time is still around 3 months.
What is the average lifespan of implants?
With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, similar to natural teeth. To ensure the longevity of your implants, it is crucial to adhere to all post-procedure instructions provided by your dentist. If you are experiencing prolonged pain or discomfort following the procedure, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
Are implants available to everyone?
Not everyone is a suitable candidate for dental implants. Typically, individuals must be in good overall health and have healthy gums to be considered for implants. Patients undergoing cancer treatment, those with uncontrolled diabetes, or uncontrolled gum disease may not be eligible for dental implants. These conditions can impact the success of the implant procedure and post-operative results. Your dentist will evaluate your health factors and provide guidance on whether dental implants are a viable option for you.
Can you explain what mini dental implants are?
If you are not eligible for standard implants due to bone loss, you may be a candidate for mini implants. Mini implants are smaller and require less bone space for installation. They are commonly used to secure advanced dentures or partial dentures, providing a more secure fit compared to standard dentures that rely on adhesives. Patients with implant-supported dentures often find they can eat a wider variety of foods.
Mini dental implants may also be a more cost-effective option for full-mouth restoration compared to standard implants. To determine if mini implants are right for you, schedule a consultation with your dentist.
What type of maintenance do implants need?
To maintain the health of your implants, treat them like natural teeth: brush for two minutes twice a day or after meals, and floss daily. With good oral hygiene, your implants can provide a lasting, healthy smile for life.
What is the price of implants?
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution that do not require adjustments, refittings, or replacements, making them a cost-effective choice compared to bridges or dentures in the long run. The initial cost of dental implants typically starts at several thousand dollars, but can vary depending on your specific dental needs and recommended dental plan. While we understand that the upfront cost may be a concern for many patients, having a permanent tooth replacement can lead to lower dental care expenses in the future. Investing in dental implants is a great way to ensure the long-term health of your smile. If you are interested in dental implants but worried about the cost, please discuss your financial options with us.
Can you explain what mini dental implants are?
If you are not eligible for standard implants due to bone loss, you may be a candidate for mini implants. Mini implants are smaller and require less bone space for installation. They are commonly used to secure advanced dentures or partial dentures, providing a more secure fit compared to standard dentures that rely on adhesives. Patients with implant-supported dentures often find they can eat a wider variety of foods.
Mini dental implants may also be a more cost-effective option for full-mouth restoration compared to standard implants. To determine if mini implants are right for you, schedule a consultation with your dentist.
What are the advantages of implants compared to bridges?
Implants are superior to bridges for replacing missing teeth because they do not need to attach to surrounding healthy teeth to stay in place. Unlike bridges, implants do not require reshaping of surrounding teeth and do not increase the risk of tooth decay in supporting teeth.
