Dental Implants San Antonio
The Ultimate Tooth Replacement
All of our tooth replacement options can restore your smile and boost your oral health. Regardless, dental implants stand a cut above the rest. It’s to the point that they’re called the “ultimate tooth replacement.” They provide the same beauty and function as natural teeth. Our team at Bianca Sanchez, DDS will gladly explain more if you’d like, and for details, just keep reading or book a consultation today for dental implants in San Antonio.
Why Choose Bianca Sanchez, DDS for Dental Implants?
- Dental Implant Treatment Done Entirely In-House
- CT Scanner for Advanced Treatment Planning
- Woman-Owned & Woman-Led Dental Practice
What Are Dental Implants?
In essence, dental implants are small titanium posts. They serve as alternate tooth roots that replace lost teeth.
Dental implants are quite different from dentures or dental bridges. Unlike the latter two options, they’re set in your jaw. Their titanium material then lets them fuse with nearby bone tissue. That way, the implants become secure parts of your jaw. They’ll be able to support a final restoration – a crown, bridge, or denture – after the fusion.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – First, you’ll discuss the implant treatment with Dr. Sanchez before surgery. This brief conversation allows her to know your smile goals, oral health, and other important information. These details help her understand if implants will be a good fit for you.
- Dental Implant Surgery – With approval from Dr. Sanchez, you’ll have the dental implant surgery performed right in our office.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – After the surgery, your implants will slowly fuse with your jaw over 3-6 months. This process sets a foundation that keeps your new teeth strong. Once it’s done, Dr. Sanchez will place your abutments (i.e., a metal connector that is placed in your implant and holds the restoration).
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – When you’ve healed from the placement and abutment surgeries, you’ll visit us for your final restoration. This item will be a crown, bridge, or denture. (Which one you receive will depend on your oral health needs.)
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer many great benefits. These include:
- High Success – When placed by an expert like Dr. Sanchez, implants tend to be very reliable. Their ten-year success rate exceeds 95%!
- A Lifelike Smile – By using porcelain restorations, implants can blend seamlessly with your smile.
- Youthful Looks – Implants stimulate and maintain your jaw’s bone tissue. Thus, they keep your face looking full, firm, and youthful.
- Easier Eating– Implants restore much of your bite force, helping you chew tough foods.
- Long-Lasting Results – The average dental implant can last for 30+ years.