Dental Implants Phoenix

Rebuilding Smiles with Superior Prosthetics

If you were to ask those experiencing tooth loss what struggles they face each day, they might answer with the inability to eat some of their favorite foods, a lack of confidence when speaking to others, or feeling unhappy with their appearance. Fortunately, with dental implants in Phoenix at Metro Refresh Dentistry, Dr. Tran and our team can address these issues so that your self-esteem and overall health are restored. To schedule a one-on-one dental implant consultation with Dr. Tran, call our office today.

Why Choose Metro Refresh Dentistry for Dental Implants?

  • Partnered with Local Implant Specialists Who Place Prosthetics
  • Top-Tier Dental Restorations Crafted by Local Lab
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What are Dental Implants?

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Dental implants are small, screw-like titanium posts that support custom-made restorations. They’re placed inside the jawbone to deliver continuous support so that bone loss no longer occurs. Dental implants mimic the natural roots of missing teeth and can last decades or even a lifetime with normal daily oral hygiene.

The 4-Step Dental Implant Process

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Placing dental implants is much more complicated than placing traditional restorations like dental bridges and dentures, so the process typically spans several months. While this may seem like a long time at first, the long-term benefits make dental implants well worth the time and effort. We partner with the finest specialists in the Pheonix area to ensure that our patients receive beautiful and functional restorations that can potentially serve them for life. Here’s a brief guide to the four steps of dental implant placement: consultation, surgery, osseointegration, and fitting the final restoration.

Initial Dental Implant Consultation

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The dental implant process begins with a consultation at our office so Dr. Tran can evaluate your oral health and medical history and answer any questions you have. If we find oral infections, we can clear them up with restorative dentistry or gum disease treatment, and we may be able to refer you to a specialist for bone grafts if your jaw needs to be reinforced before you can receive implants. Once you are ready for the procedure, we can design your customized treatment plan.

Dental Implant Surgery

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We refer our patients to trusted local specialists for dental implant surgery. This procedure begins with your oral surgeon administering a local anesthetic to ensure that you feel no pain before surgically inserting a titanium post into your jawbone at a strategic position that will provide the most secure hold possible. They will then close the wound around the post and place a protective cap on your new implant.

Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment

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Osseointegration is the natural process by which titanium fuses with living bone tissue, and it is crucial to ensuring that your implant is functional and durable for as long as possible. After your titanium post has fused with your jaw completely, you will receive a minor surgical procedure that places an abutment piece on top of it. While you are recovering, your final restoration will be carefully crafted based on detailed measurements of your mouth.

Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s)

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When your crown, bridge, or denture is complete, you’ll come back to our office to have it placed. We’ll secure the restoration to your implant or implants to ensure that it enjoys a sturdy hold and maximum leverage during chewing and make any adjustments necessary. After we’re certain that your bite is comfortable and well-aligned, you’ll be ready to greet the world with your new smile.

Benefits of Dental Implants

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You will find there are many benefits associated with dental implants. Millions of patients are living life with newer, healthier teeth, and you can as well. Choosing this type of tooth replacement has its unique advantages, including:

  • Optimal Durability: Dental implants are strong and durable against daily wear and tear, and they often do not require replacement for at least 30 years.
  • Bone Loss Prevention: Once dental implants are put in place, they deliver stimulation to the bone so that resorption (shrinking) does not occur, allowing healthy teeth to remain firmly in place.
  • Youthful Appearance: Since dental implants minimize the potential for bone loss, they also help improve the cosmetic components of your face. This means sagging skin, sunken cheeks, and collapsed areas can be revitalized.
  • Improved Bite Force: Dental implants act like natural teeth, so you can expect to be able to chew and eat your favorite foods without worrying about your pearly whites slipping out of place.