Huntington Station Dental Implants

Missing teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious about showing off your natural smile. Missing teeth can lead to aesthetic concerns, but also functional issues.

Functional concerns like jaw pain, decay, and wear and tear can occur when the burden of biting and chewing is placed on the surrounding teeth to compensate for missing teeth.

Implant dentistry in Huntington Station provides a safe and durable solution for missing natural teeth.

For residents of Huntington Station, dental implants have never been easier. Our practice works hard to restore the aesthetics and function of your mouth with our minimally invasive implant options.

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Types of Dental Implants

While the types of dental implants vary, the goal of implants is to restore missing teeth with a fake tooth that is color-matched and durable to blend in with the mouth. Some common implant types include:

Implant Retained Dentures: For larger sections of missing teeth in which removable dentures may not work, dentures can be permanently secured into the mouth with metal posts to create long-lasting durability.

Crowns and Bridges: Crowns and bridges work to replace smaller sections of missing teeth. Crowns are implant-based with a metal post and a fake tooth on top. For multiple missing teeth in one straight section, bridges provide a solution. Bridges are created with two crowns on each end of the section and a “bridge” of fake teeth in the middle.

Single-Tooth Implants: For single missing teeth or multiple single sections of teeth, a solo post-retained implant can provide a natural and color-matched fit.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Depending on the reason for implants and the amount of missing teeth, implants can provide the following benefits:

Reduced Wear to Surrounding Teeth: With a missing tooth, an extra burden can be placed on the jaw and surrounding teeth when it comes to biting, chewing, and drinking. However, adding an implant can create an even pressure force to the mouth reducing additional wear and tear.

Seamless-Blend: Dental implants are created with a durable color-matched material that blends in with the color of the surrounding natural teeth, ensuring a seamless look.

Durability: Implants are often put into the mouth drilled in metal posts, ensuring that they can last for years and withstand chewing and biting tough foods without bending, breaking, or falling out.