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Dental Implants
The secret to a beautiful smile begins here
Implants for St. Peters, MO, and Ellisville, MO
A more permanent alternative to dentures or partials, dental implants are artificial tooth replacements. Today’s dental implants techniques offer a wide range of tooth replacement solutions like single-tooth replacement, full upper or lower arch replacement, implant-supported dentures, mini-dental implants. Single-tooth dental implants are, by far, the most popular and effective type. It matches the size, shape and strength of your natural tooth. First, we place the implant (or artificial root) into the bone under local anesthesia. Once the implant integrates with the jawbone, it is ready for the placement of a restoration or artificial tooth. The process usually takes about four to six months.
Our Business
Arrow Dental Care dentist Dr. Matt Howard, D.D.S. has been certified to offer the latest in porcelain veneers technology, Lumineers, as well as additional training in both traditional and Invisalign orthodontics. Dr. Howard's years of experience and track record of beautiful smiles really says it all.
Our office has a relaxing, friendly atmosphere where everyone remembers your name and treats you with the care and concern they would their own family. We listen to you, explain procedures, consult with you and keep you informed every step of the way.
Benefits of implants
With the exception of your own teeth, nothing looks more natural than a beautiful crown supported by an implant. Implants are an increasingly popular alternative to dentures and bridges. They have many advantages, including their natural appearance, improved comfort, preservation of bone structure, unequaled convenience, and superior usage. A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are used to secure crowns (the parts of teeth seen in the mouth), bridgework or dentures by a variety of means. They are made of titanium, which is lightweight, strong and biocompatible, which means that it is not rejected by the body.
One important benefit of dental implants and mini-dental implants is that they slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue from the area of the missing tooth, thus preventing the sunken-face look of premature aging.
If you are considering implants, we can discuss the considerations and help you make the decision that is right for you.