Dental Implants
Dental Implants in Farmington Hills, MI – Single and Multiple Implants
At Smile at Life Dentistry, we offer dental implants as a long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. Whether you need a single implant or multiple implants to restore your smile, we utilize advanced technology to ensure precision and comfort. Our experienced team uses impression scanners and CBCT imaging for accurate treatment planning, and we offer sedation options to make your procedure stress-free. For complex cases, we use guided surgery to ensure optimal implant placement. Guiding our implants helps reduce inflammation, pain, and recovery time, as it requires less manipulation of the tissue and allows for more accurate placement. This precision minimizes the risk of complications, such as hitting vital structures, and promotes faster healing. Learn more about how we guide implant surgeries on our Guided Surgery Page.
Patient testimonial for Implants
Pricing and Financing We offer free consultations for dental implants to assess your needs and determine the best treatment plan. Financing is available starting at $65/month for a single implant. The final cost depends on whether grafting is required to prepare the jawbone for the implant. We’ll provide a personalized treatment plan and pricing breakdown during your consultation.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. They serve as a strong foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures, restoring the function and appearance of your teeth. Dental implants offer a permanent, stable solution that looks and feels like natural teeth.
We offer implants for:
- Single Tooth Replacement: If you're missing a single tooth, an implant can be placed to support a crown, filling the gap seamlessly.
- Multiple Teeth Replacement: For patients missing several teeth, we can place multiple implants to support a bridge or implant-supported denture.
How We Use Technology to Enhance Implant Success
At Smile at Life Dentistry, we believe in using the best technology to ensure successful implant treatment. Here’s how we leverage technology to provide top-notch care:
- CBCT Imaging: Our Cone Beam CT scanner (CBCT) allows us to create 3D images of your jawbone, ensuring accurate implant placement and reducing the risk of complications.
- Impression Scanners: Using digital impression scanners, we take precise measurements of your mouth without the need for messy traditional molds. This technology ensures that your implant restoration fits perfectly.
- Guided Surgery: For complex cases, we use surgical guides created from digital scans and CBCT data to place your implants with pinpoint accuracy. This minimizes discomfort, reduces recovery time, and ensures optimal outcomes. By guiding our implants, we can minimize tissue manipulation, resulting in less inflammation and pain during recovery.
Single and Multiple Implants at Smile at Life Dentistry
Single Dental Implant
If you have lost a single tooth, a dental implant is the ideal solution for filling the gap and restoring your smile. The implant is placed directly into your jawbone, where it acts as a permanent root. Once the implant has healed, we will attach a custom-made crown to the implant, giving you a fully functional and natural-looking tooth.
Benefits of Single Implants:
- Restores chewing and speaking abilities
- Prevents bone loss in the jaw
- Preserves adjacent healthy teeth
- Natural-looking result that blends with your smile
Multiple Implants
For patients missing multiple teeth, implant-supported bridges or implant-supported dentures offer a stable, long-term solution. Instead of replacing each tooth with a single implant, multiple implants can be used to support a bridge or denture, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
Benefits of Multiple Implants:
- Restores a full arch of missing teeth
- Prevents bone loss and maintains facial structure
- No need for adhesives, as with traditional dentures
- Long-lasting solution with proper care
Sedation for Comfort
We understand that dental procedures can be stressful, which is why we offer sedation options for patients who feel anxious about their implant surgery. With sedation, you can relax and stay comfortable throughout the procedure, and many patients don’t even remember the treatment afterward. We also strive to complete all necessary treatments during your sedation appointment to minimize the number of visits.
What to Expect During the Implant Process
- Consultation and Planning: Using CBCT scans and digital impressions, we will assess your oral health and determine the best placement for your implants.
- Implant Placement: The titanium implant is surgically placed into the jawbone. For complex cases, we use guided surgery to ensure precision and accuracy.
- Healing and Integration: Over the next few months, the implant integrates with the bone, forming a strong foundation.
- Final Restoration: Once the implant has fully healed, we will attach a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture to restore your smile and functionality.
FAQs About
Dental Implants
With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime. Regular dental checkups and good oral hygiene are essential to maintaining the health of your implants.
Most patients report minimal discomfort during the procedure. We offer sedation options to ensure your comfort, and we use local anesthesia to numb the area. After the procedure, any discomfort is typically mild and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
The dental implant process typically takes several months. After the implant is placed, it needs time to heal and integrate with the bone before the final restoration is attached. The entire process can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months.
In many cases, patients with bone loss can still receive implants with the help of bone grafting. We will evaluate your bone structure with CBCT imaging and determine if you are a good candidate for implants.
Dental implants provide a more permanent and stable solution than traditional dentures. They prevent bone loss, do not require adhesives, and offer improved chewing and speaking abilities.
Caring for implants is similar to caring for natural teeth. Brush twice a day, floss daily, and visit your dentist regularly for checkups to ensure your implants stay healthy.
Coverage for dental implants varies depending on your insurance plan. Our team can help you understand your coverage and explore financing options if needed.
Contact Us for Free Dental Implant Consultation
If you're interested in restoring your smile with single or multiple dental implants, contact Smile at Life Dentistry today for a free consultation. We’ll assess your needs and provide a personalized treatment plan, with financing options as low as $65/month. We use the latest technology to ensure precision and comfort, and sedation is available if needed. Call us at 248-553-3553 or text us for more information or to schedule your appointment. Let us help you achieve a healthy, confident smile!
