Dental Implants

Dental Implants Lawrenceville, GA

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Dental implants are the gold standard for the replacement of teeth. They are permanent, durable, and look just like natural teeth! Dr. Tu Nguyen of AT Dental, P.C. offers a full range of dental services, including dental implants. Call our Lawrenceville, GA dental office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Nguyen and see how implants can transform your smile!

Why Dental Implants?

Missing teeth can ruin a beautiful smile. Dental implants can fill in your smile's gaps and improve your appearance. Dental implants are the next best thing to natural teeth and can be used to replace one or more teeth, even a full mouth of teeth! With dental implants from your dentist in Lawrenceville, GA, you will look and feel younger and more attractive.

Improve Oral Function

Dental implants fit, feel, and act like natural teeth. Missing teeth can make it difficult for people to pronounce certain words. Dental implants can improve your clarity of speech. Tooth loss can also make it difficult for people to chew food. With dental implants, you will experience a dramatic improvement in chewing ability.

Stop Jawbone Loss

The most common cause of jawbone loss is a missing tooth left unreplaced. Dental implants help to prevent bone loss and stimulate bone growth. Dental implants distribute chewing forces throughout the bone and minimize the wearing away of the bone.

FAQs About Dental Implants

How Do Dental Implants Work?

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Dental implants are designed to serve the same purpose as the root of a tooth. They are small titanium devices that resemble screws that are inserted into the bone tissue below the gumline. When the implant heals into the bone, which may take several months, an abutment and permanent crown are placed on the top. With a porcelain or ceramic crown, the implanted tooth is indistinguishable from your other teeth.

Who Can Get Dental Implants?

Patients who have generally good dental health can get dental implants. Viable bone tissue is needed to ensure that the implants will stay rooted. That’s why it’s important to see a dentist for a tooth implant as early as possible. In some cases, a bone grafting procedure can help improve a patient’s chances of having a dental implant integrate successfully.

How Long Will Dental Implants Last?

For patients of a certain age, a dental implant has a good chance of lasting for a lifetime. The crown part of the implant can last for up to 15 years before it may need to be replaced. Seeing your Lawrenceville dentist at least two times every year for professional cleanings and becoming meticulous about at-home dental care will ensure that the implant (and your other teeth) stays strong and healthy.

Why Are Dental Implants the Best Solution?

The main reason why dental implants are the ideal solution is that they are permanent. Once they’re installed, they’re no different than any of your other teeth in terms of function and appearance. They also help keep the bone tissue healthy and strong. When you get dentures or bridges, the bone tissue can degrade over time.

Implants For Tooth Replacement

Dental implants are not just permanent and offer stability, they're also very versatile. They can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch of teeth. Learn more below. 

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Replace Multiple Teeth

When you have more than one tooth missing, implants provide an ideal replacement mechanism. You don't even need one implant for every missing tooth. Instead, implant teeth can act as supports for fixed bridgework. For example, if you are missing three teeth in a row, we can place two implants, one on either side of the gap, and a crown in between that has no implant underneath. That way, you won't need to use any of your remaining natural teeth as bridge supports, which could weaken them and make them more susceptible to decay.

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Replace All Teeth Permanently

Dental implants can support an entire arch of upper or lower replacement teeth that are fixed into the mouth and are never removed. Sometimes the new teeth can be supported by as few as 4 implants. It's comparable to the structure of a table, which only needs 4 legs to hold it up. In cases where jawbone density and volume have deteriorated, 5 or 6 implants might be needed to support a row of 10 to 12 teeth. Dental implant replacement teeth protect your jawbone, won't slip, and should last a lifetime.

Need to replace one or more teeth? Dental implants are the best permanent tooth replacement option. Call AT Dental, P.C. in Lawrenceville, GA today at (770) 277-0774 for more information or to schedule a consultation!

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9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

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Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

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AT Dental, PC

1154 Lawrenceville Hwy # 102

Lawrenceville, GA 30046 US

(770) 277-0774