Dental Implants – Baytown, TX

Initial Dental Implant Consultation

The first thing that happens in the dental implant process is your initial consultation. During this appointment, we will look at your smile and surrounding facial structures. This will help Dr. Seif figure out whether dental implants are the best option for you and how they should be placed in your mouth. During your consultation, we are also happy to talk through the entire process, including the timeline and the cost.

Sometimes, patients end up needing preliminary procedures ahead of time before they can proceed with the implant placement process. This could include bone grafting, gum disease therapy, and tooth extractions. After this, we can move forward to planning the rest of your treatment.

Dental Implant Surgery

When the day of your implant placement surgery comes around, your mouth will first be numbed with a local anesthetic. Next, a small incision is made into the gum tissue to access your jawbone. The implants are placed at very precise angles and locations. The last step is for the gums to be closed and protective caps to be placed over the implant posts to keep them safe throughout the duration of the healing process.

Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment Placement

For the next few months, the fusion process will take place between the implant and your jawbone. This process is called “osseointegration.: This allows for implants to have a sturdier foundation so that your replacement teeth stay firmly in place when you speak and chew. When this process is completed, the metal abutments will be placed on the ends of your implants.

Delivery of Dental Implant Restorations

After your abutment has been placed, your restoration should be ready to go! You may return to the practice where Dr. Seif will place your new crown, bridge, or denture (depending on the number of teeth you are having replaced). At this time, we will check to make sure that your bite is comfortable so you can enjoy the benefits of your completed smile!

Day-to-Day Benefits

Dental implants feel just like natural teeth do once they have completely healed. You should be able to enjoy all of the same things you did before you lost your teeth. Here are some of the amazing benefits that you can experience every single day:

• Restore Bite Force: Your bite force can be restored by 80% or more! This is much more than you can experience with bridges and dentures.
• Easy to Maintain: You care for implants the same way you care for natural teeth. Just brush, floss, rinse, and see your dentist for regular cleanings and checkups.
• Smile Confidently: You don’t need to worry about visible gaps in your smile or ill-fitting dentures slipping around. Instead, you can smile with confidence.

Health Benefits

Your health will also be positively influenced when you get dental implants. Here are a few of the benefits you can experience:

• Improved Dental Health: This means a lower risk of cavities, gum disease, infection, and losing additional teeth.
• Prevention of Bone Loss: When you are missing teeth, jawbone deterioration is sure to follow. Fortunately, dental implants stimulate the jawbone to keep it strong.
• Better General Health: Great dental health impacts your overall health. This can lower your risk of serious medical conditions, like diabetes and heart disease.

Long-Term Benefits

Dental implants are a long-term investment in your smile. Here are some benefits that you will experience for many years to come:

• Save Money: You don’t need to stock up on adhesives or soaking solutions, and you don’t need to worry about frequent repairs or replacements. Dental implants also reduce your risk of many oral health issues, so you are less likely to require costly treatments that will add up over time.
• Long-Lasting: Dental implants can last upwards of 30 years or even the rest of your life!
• Successful: Dental implants have a success rate of over 95%. Your chances of dental implant failure are very low.