Need a permanent replacement for lost or missing teeth? At Serenity Dental in Spokane Valley, dental implants are permanent replacement teeth surgically implanted into the jawbone for renewed, long-lasting smiles. Implants are the most natural-looking, longest-lasting tooth replacement option available today. Our Spokane Valley dental team crafts our dental implant materials in-house and uses the latest guided implant placement technology to provide unmatched precision for your implant procedure.
Our patients can expect their dental implants to last a lifetime with good oral hygiene and regular checkups with Dr. David Welton and his team!
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the missing tooth and its root. Because titanium is biocompatible, the surrounding jaw bone tissue can eventually fuse to the dental implant through a process known as osseointegration, creating a stable, durable anchor for an artificial tooth. An abutment is then attached to the implant, creating space for a tooth replacement to become attached, replacing the visible portion of the tooth above the gum line for a fully restored smile and natural-looking new tooth!
For most patients, a temporary dental crown is placed onto the abutment while the gums heal from the surgery while the permanent dental crown is fabricated. Once the dental implant healing process is complete, the temporary crown will be removed and the custom-made permanent dental crown will be attached. Each restoration is crafted to perfectly fit your smile, including the color and appearance of your natural surrounding teeth.
What Types of Dental Implants are Available?
Serenity Dental provides top dental implant services in Spokane Valley, WA and beyond, including:
Endosteal Dental Implants
An endosteal implant is a type of dental implant surgically implanted into the jawbone to function as the replacement tooth's root. Once integrated with the jawbone, the implant is an anchor for artificial teeth attached to it.
Subperiosteal Dental Implants
Subperiosteal implants are custom crafted to fit a patient with missing teeth through minor surgery. These implants are placed on top of the jawbone, with the metal posts of the implants protruding through the gums. Subperiosteal implants can be used if the patient lacks the bone density to support an endosteal implant.
Serenity Dental in Spokane Valley also provides All-on-4 implants, sometimes called "teeth in a day," along with mini dental implants and implant-retained dentures. At your consultation, your implant dentist will provide all the guidance you need to choose the right tooth replacement system for you!
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Implants look and function just like natural teeth. They are permanent, so you don’t have to worry about them slipping out of place or falling out at inconvenient times the way dentures can. You can chew and speak just as you would with your natural teeth. And because the attached crowns are made of porcelain, the implant restorations won’t stain or change color as easily as does natural teeth.
Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that prevents further bone deterioration by continuing to stimulate the jawbone. When a tooth is lost, the supporting bone and tissue will deteriorate. As the bone shrinks away, it can affect physical appearance and shift facial structure. Implants are an excellent long-term solution for not just your smile, but your complete oral health and total-body wellness.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Your total out-of-pocket implant costs will vary, depending on the amount of implants required, implant system selected, and your dental insurance coverage. Fortunately, Serenity Dental in Spokane Valley is in-network with a long list of top dental insurance providers, and offers a selection of financing options for your dental treatments. Our caring team will help you determine the best financing route for your replacement teeth!
Learn More at Your Dental Implant Consultation
To replace one or more lost teeth, even your full set of teeth, contact Serenity Dental in Spokane Valley! With guided implant placement, we offer precision implant placement can restore the function and beauty of your smile with permanent dental implants! Contact us today to schedule your consultation with our implant dentist.
