Dental Implants Lincoln Park
The Closest Thing to Natural Teeth
Modern dentistry is what you will find at Grand Dental - Oz Park. While we still offer patients traditional treatment options, we also believe in providing more innovative, forward-thinking solutions, like dental implants in Chicago. Capable of lasting 30 years or longer, these prosthetics can fully restore your appearance, oral function, and confidence so that no meal, crowd, or photo opportunity is off-limits. With the help of our dentists, you’ll be able to eat, speak, and smile freely with the closest thing to natural teeth – one-of-a-kind dental implants. If you’re ready to rebuild your smile from the roots up, book online to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Grand Dental - Oz Park for Dental Implants?
- Dental Team Offers Clarity & Compassionate Support
- Advanced Dental Technologies Used for In-Depth Analysis & Treatment Planning
- We Will Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits
What Is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that act like natural tooth roots, preventing further bone and tooth loss while supporting a newly crafted set of teeth for a beautiful appearance. They are surgically positioned within the jawbone, where they must fuse with the bone and tissues to form a strong foundation of support for future restorations.
Our Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: Our implant dentists will meet with you for a scheduled consultation to discuss your candidacy for treatment. Based on what we learn about your oral and overall health, as well as your jawbone density, we will determine if you qualify immediately for oral surgery or if you require preliminary treatment first.
- Surgery: The placement of your dental implants will require you to receive local anesthesia before your gums are opened and each post is positioned in its proper location. The number of implant posts you receive will be based on the type of restoration you require.
- Healing: After your procedure, you will spend time at home recovering and allowing osseointegration to occur. This process can take 3-6 months, as your implants must fuse successfully with your jawbone. Once you are healed, you will have metal abutments placed on top of each post to help secure your future restoration.
- Restoration: Retrieving your custom restoration is the last step in the four-part process. We will have a newly crafted implant crown, implant bridge, or implant denture ready for placement when you arrive. After ensuring its appearance and form are of the highest standards, we will attach it to your implants so you can begin to use your new teeth and enjoy their many benefits.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Determining whether dental implants in Lincoln Park are right for you requires meeting with our dentists at Grand Dental - Oz Park for a consultation. This visit will require that we examine your oral anatomy and decide if it is healthy enough to successfully support these prosthetics. We will also analyze your jawbone density and inquire about your overall health. You should know that with dental implants, you must commit to taking proper care of your real and artificial teeth to avoid common oral health problems, like dental decay and peri-implantitis, both of which can lead to dental implant failure.
If we find that you need additional care before oral surgery, we may recommend gum disease treatment, bone grafting, a sinus lift, ridge augmentation, or tooth extraction.
No matter what approach is required to prepare you for dental implants, you can expect our team to discuss the versatility of this treatment and why you can still be a good candidate even if you are:
Missing Single Tooth
We can surgically place a single dental implant post into the vacant socket so that it fuses with the jawbone to support a customized dental crown.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Our dentists can avoid altering healthy teeth and instead place two implant posts into the jawbone so that a customized bridge can be affixed on top. This not only fills in the gaps left behind by multiple missing teeth but also creates an even bite.
Missing All Teeth
When an entire arch of missing teeth needs to be replaced, we can position 4-6 implant posts along the jawbone so that a balanced foundation will successfully support a full implant denture. This type of tooth replacement offers improved bite force and delivers increased confidence when speaking and smiling.
Benefits of Dental Implants
The benefits of dental implants cannot be matched, no matter how hard you try to compare them to more traditional forms of tooth replacement. Whether it’s the 30+ year lifespan, a nearly fully restored bite force, the continuous stimulation of the jawbone to prevent future tooth loss, or the ability to eat all types of food with virtually no restrictions, the advantages make them a worthwhile investment. Better yet, since dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth, you will enjoy a smile that looks and feels authentic for a lifetime.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Although it is no secret that dental implants are more expensive than dentures and dental bridges, they are still a cost-effective solution you can afford. Our team at Grand Dental - Oz Park will meet with you to determine the expected cost of treatment before discussing the ways you can lower your out-of-pocket expenses with dental insurance, flexible financing, or enrolling in our Grand Advantage Plan.
Dental Implant FAQs
Does getting dental implants hurt?
You will not feel any pain while receiving your dental implants in Lincoln Park. The reason is that your dentist will administer local anesthesia to numb your mouth and, if needed, sedation. Throughout the placement process, you will feel no discomfort; however, once you are home and the anesthesia wears off, you may experience some minor soreness. This is normal, as your bone and gums need to heal. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever to improve your symptoms, which should dissipate within a few weeks.
How successful are dental implants?
The success of your dental implants depends on a few factors, such as:
- The material used to create your dental implants
- The expertise of the person placing them
- How well you take care of your new teeth once they are placed
Most implants are made of titanium or zirconia, both of which are highly durable, and our team at Grand Dental – Oz Park is equipped and expertly trained to place and restore dental implants. As long as you continue to practice good oral hygiene, maintain your biannual checkups and cleanings, and forgo unhealthy habits, you can expect your new teeth to last decades.
Am I too young to get dental implants?
Dental implants are a great tooth replacement option for most people; however, patients can be too young to receive these prosthetics. This is due to continued jaw development that occurs during adolescence. If a child or teenager receives dental implants, it can cause problems with their jaw and overall bone development, leading to various complications.
This is why it is generally not considered for anyone under 18. Each individual is different, so this number can change, as jaw and bone development doesn’t always happen at the same time for everyone.
Will I have to take off work for dental implant surgery?
Dental implant surgery requires you to take off work for at least a few days. How long you need to stay home is based on how many implants you need and how well you heal. If you only need a single dental implant, you may need only 1 or 2 days off; however, if you need a full arch, you will likely need to rest for 3 or 4 days or more.
It’s always a good idea to try to schedule your surgery later in the week so that you can have the weekend to recover, potentially minimizing the number of days you need to take off.