Dental Implants in Phenix City

Complete Family Dental & Facial Aesthetics provides dental implants in Phenix City, AL. Call 334-297-3399 to learn more and schedule an appointment.

There’s no better option for replacing missing teeth than dental implants. Unlike bridges and dentures, dental implants replace teeth both above and below the gum line. This is important because it results in a strong bite, better oral health, and it helps prevent bone loss in the jaw, which can cause a prematurely aged appearance.

Complete Family Dental is a premier dental implant provider in Phenix City, AL. Thanks to our advanced training, continuing education, and close collaboration with colleagues, we have a 99 percent success rate for dental implants.

Fun Fact

Dr. Capra’s wife’s grandfather, Dr. O.H. Tatum, Jr., is regarded as one of the most skilled implant surgeons in the field and a pioneer in dentistry. He performed the world’s first sinus lift in Opelika, AL.

Dental Implant options include:

Single Tooth Dental Implants

Single tooth dental implants are the most common type of dental implant. Although the term dental implant is often used as a catch-all, the implant itself is the small biocompatible titanium post or screw that is placed into the jawbone. An abutment attaches to the post, and then a crown is secured to the abutment to replace the missing tooth.

A dental implant is a small cylinder made of titanium (or a combination of titanium alloys and ceramics) that is surgically inserted into the space left by a missing tooth. The dental implant serves as a foundation for a dental restoration such as a crown or bridge, or, as an anchor for a partial or complete denture.

Dental implants are the replacement of tooth roots in the mouth. The implants are designed to integrate with the jaw bone to provide retention for the crown, bridge or denture. They also stimulate the circulatory and healing process in the jaw bone to help maintain oral health. Once placed, the anchors begin to fuse with the bone over the course of a few months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, abutment posts are inserted into the anchors to allow for the permanent attachment of the replacement teeth.

Dr. Capra may recommend placement of one or more dental implants based on the number and location of missing teeth to be replaced.

Implant Supported Bridges

When three or more adjacent teeth are missing, we use implant-supported bridges to replace them. This restoration involves using dental implants to replace the outermost missing teeth and using these implants to support a porcelain bridge that spans between them.

Because of the natural look and feel of the porcelain and the functional stability provided by the implants, implant supported bridges are an effective solution to replace multiple missing teeth.

A traditional bridge uses teeth on either side of the gap where teeth are missing for support. An implant supported bridge uses two or more dental implants rather than the adjacent teeth. When a bridge uses natural teeth for attachment, the natural teeth must be prepped for crowns and are then subject to increased stress which may be damaging - particularly if the existing tooth, roots, or surrounding bone structure are already compromised. A dental implant supported bridge replaced your missing teeth and avoids putting any additional stress on your natural teeth.

Implant Supported Dentures

Implant-supported dentures are used to replace all or most teeth on a single upper or lower arch. They can be full or partial, fixed or removable, but no matter which option you choose, you’ll be happy to say good-bye to messy denture adhesives and relieved not to worry about your dentures slipping or pinching anymore. Unlike traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures prevent and even reverse the loss of bone density in the jaw.

This technique offers many advantages over traditional dentures.

Easy to care for, this solution can simulate the look and feel of natural teeth and stay fixed in place with the implants acting as anchors. Patients will not experience the typical rocking and movement or gum irritation associated with dentures.

Dental implant placement can also help alleviate the sunken look that can occur with bone loss in the jaw by stimulating bone growth in the area around the implant. This process can also help prevent future bone loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants

How much do dental implants cost?

The cost of dental implants varies depending on the type of restoration you choose and the amount of work needed prior to the procedure. Some patients need tooth extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and other treatments before getting dental implants. We will provide you with an estimate before starting any work.

How painful is a dental implant?

During the dental implant placement, we will numb the area where we’re working to ensure that you don’t feel any pain. After the surgery, it’s common to feel some discomfort, but it is typically minor and can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers.

How long does a dental implant last?

Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. The restorations that are attached to the implants may need to be replaced more often, depending on their location in the mouth and your oral hygiene habits.

Do dental implants feel like real teeth?

Yes, dental implants feel like real teeth. In fact, many patients find them so comfortable and natural that they forget they even have them. Dental implants look, function, and feel just like your real teeth.

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