Dental Implants

Dental implants are long-lasting and a beautiful solution to missing teeth. //

Dental Implants

Dental implants are long-lasting and a beautiful solution to missing teeth. //

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Rinaldi Dental Arts is a top provider of dental implants in the Washington, DC, area and Dr. Rinaldi is highly sought after for dental restorations.

Replacing missing teeth is a must for a bright, confident smile. Rinaldi Dental Arts provides several options to replace missing teeth for an aesthetically pleasing solution. Dental implants are a permanent, functional, and long-lasting solution for missing teeth that provide beautiful results.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants replace the root of the missing tooth using titanium posts that attach to an artificial tooth. The implants can also hold a row of several teeth and even replace a full set of teeth. These titanium posts insert into your jaw bone and heal within a few months. The crowns (the visible part of the prosthetic) offer natural-looking teeth that mimic and function like your real teeth. Dental implants improve your quality of life and offer a long-lasting solution to smile about.

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Why People Are Choosing Dental Implants

There are several different options available to replace missing teeth, including dentures and dental bridges. So why do people choose to have dental implants over these other options? Dental implants offer some incredible advantages compared to other treatments.

  • A permanent solution that often lasts for 20+ years.
  • The next best thing to having your natural teeth.
  • Dental implants help prevent bone loss, a risk after tooth extraction or loss.

Alternatives teeth replacement options don’t necessarily deliver permanence, functionality, durability, and aesthetics all in one. Dental implants can deliver all of these benefits.

Types of Dental Implants

Types of dental implantsDental implants can replace a single missing tooth or rows of missing teeth. When replacing multiple teeth, there isn’t always a need for individual dental implants. Instead, a dental bridge with one or two implants can fill the gap of more than one missing tooth. If the entire arch of teeth on the upper or lower jaw needs replacement, then four, six, or eight implants can securely hold a row of artificial teeth.

Advancements in dental implant technology make it possible to place implants the same day a tooth or teeth are extracted. Traditionally, implants need time to heal before placing the crowns, which takes months. However, medical advancements allow dental implant placement in just one visit. This greatly shortens the treatment time and allows patients to get their smiles back quicker.

Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants?

If you have one or more missing teeth, dental implants should be your first option. While most people will be suitable candidates, there are some pre-existing conditions and habits that could make the treatment unsuitable for you. It’s necessary to have enough healthy bone to place the implant. If there is not enough healthy bone, Dr. Rinaldi may require a bone graft.

People taking some medications might not be suitable candidates. Patients who smoke, drink heavily, or have had radiation treatment may also be unsuitable. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation to determine if you’re a candidate for dental implants.

The Dental Implant Procedure

The procedure for dental implants varies slightly, depending on the number of teeth replacements, the number of implants, and the treatment plan Dr. Rinaldi recommends. However, there are a few steps that generally remain the same, although the time frames for treatment can be different.

First, Dr. Rinaldi inserts the implant into the jaw bone. The implant is made from biocompatible materials and fuses with the bone to hold it in place. An abutment attaches to the implant and an artificial tooth (or teeth) attaches to the abutment. Not all dental implants are created equal. There are different manufacturers, materials, and processes.

Are you interested in dental implants? Make an appointment with Rinaldi Dental Arts to learn more about how dental implants can transform your smile.

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RINALDI DENTAL ARTS
The Collection at Chevy Chase
5481 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 221
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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