Implants
Dental Implants
Dental implants
are strong, light-weight titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone. They are used to replace the root of one or more missing teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Implants prevent the bone surrounding it from shrinking & prevent teeth adjacent to the lost tooth from shifting
- Implants can have a crown attached for replacing one or more teeth without having to attach appliances to surrounding teeth
- Implants can be designed to support dentures, making them more stable
- Man-made tooth replacements attached to implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth
- Implants, with proper care, can last a lifetime
What is the process for getting an implant?
The most important step in deciding whether an implant may be a good option for you is to call our office to set up an implant consult appointment. A thorough examination will enable your dentist to determine if you would be a candidate for implant services. If implants are recommended, the process involves three basic steps:
- Placement of the implant(s) into the jawbone
- At Stillwater Dental, we have 3D Cone Beam technology to aid in accurate placement of implants
- The healing process
- This will take several months, which allows time for the bone to grow around the implant to strengthen it and hold it in place
- Placement of the replacement tooth or teeth
- These can include a single tooth, bridges, partial dentures, or full dentures
Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Insurance coverage varies based on what insurance plan you have. However at Stillwater Dental, we can submit your treatment plan to your insurance company to get an estimate of what they may pay toward this procedure. We also can assist patients in applying to CareCredit for some additional low and no-interest payment options.
For more information or to set up your implant consult appointment, call us at
(207) 947-0717
and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.