Dental Implants in North Carolina

Do you suffer from missing or extremely damaged teeth? Maybe you have dentures that are loose and ill-fitting? Complete Dental may be able to help; we offer dental implants for patients missing one or more teeth. Depending on your specific dental situation and desires, single teeth or multiple teeth can be replaced at once through implant supported crowns, bridges or dentures.

What Is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants are tiny, titanium posts that can replace missing teeth in patients that have lost teeth due to decay or injury. They are surgically implanted into the jawbone and serve as an artificial root. Implants can support crowns, bridges and dentures depending on your specific situation and preference. After the implant has been surgically placed, the new teeth can be built using the implant as a foundation. Dental implants have the functionality of natural teeth, improving speaking, eating and can even give a more youthful appearance reducing wrinkles and filling out the face.

How Can I Get Dental Implants?

If you are interested in dental implants, you should start by contacting Complete Dental and scheduling an appointment with our implant dentist. At your initial visit you will have a thorough dental examination to determine your oral health and candidacy for implants. There are usually three steps to getting dental implants:

• First, the titanium posts must be implanted into the mouth.
• Second, the implants must heal, this process is called osseointegration and the implants combine with the bone. Each patient may have a different healing process, depending on various factors we’ll discuss at your appointment.
• Finally, once your artificial teeth are made, they will be attached to the titanium posts. Depending on your treatment plan, you may receive crowns, bridges or dentures. We’ll work with you to achieve the smile you’ve dreamed of.

If you are tired of having missing teeth, contact one of our Complete Dental locations in Leland, Shallotte, and Wilmington, NC, and ask about our dental implants. We’ll schedule an appointment and get you started. We look forward to restoring your smile!