Chelsea House
2411 Crofton Lane #19A
Crofton, Maryland 21114
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(410) 721-0900 |
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(410) 721-0915 |
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Opening Hours
Tues-Thu: 8am to 4pm
Fri: 8am to 2pm
Alternate Saturdays: 8am to 2pm
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Dental Implants
A dental implant
is an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a
replacement crown or bridge in place.
 The
treatment can be more conservative than traditional bridgework,
since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. Dental
implants restorations are so natural-looking and feeling that you
may forget you ever lost a tooth. Dental implants can be the best
solution to the problem of missing teeth. Since dental implants
integrate into the structure of your bone, they can prevent the bone
loss and gum recession that often accompanies bridgework and
dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.
Some of the benefits are:
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Cost effective
: Because only one tooth is
replaced rather than the three teeth of a bridge, dental implant
tooth replacement can actually cost less than the traditional
bridgework.
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Tooth-saving:
Dental implants do not sacrifice the quality of your adjacent
teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not
altered to support the implant. Your own teeth are left
untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!
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Comfort:
Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with
comfort and confidence. They are secure and can offer freedom
from the troublesome clicks and wobbles of loose dentures. Say
goodbye to misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.
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Reliable:
the success rate for dental implants is highly predictable. They
are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
The
ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral
health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant.
The best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of
periodontal disease. Smoking is detrimental to healing but is not an
absolute contraindication. Dental implants are intimately connected
with the gum tissues and underlying bone in the mouth. Your dentist
can determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.
What
is treatment like?
Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen,
your dentist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your
needs. The total time for treatment can range anywhere between six
weeks to over a year depending on the complexity of treatment. It
will be important for you to work as a team with your dentist to
reach your treatment goals.
What
can I expect after?
As you
know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and
regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and
will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and
plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply!
Dental
Implants can replace a single tooth, many teeth or all teeth.
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