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Our Unique Dental Implant Process at St. Louis County Dental
Start your journey toward your new, restored, and stunning smile with your one-dollar consultation with Dr. Barry Brace. During your consultation, you’ll receive answers to any questions you may have, be informed about the process, and tell Dr. Brace about your goals. We use CBCT technology to create a 3D digital model of your mouth, so your appointment will be comfortable and precise.
What Are Dental Implants?
Imagine being able to replace a missing tooth from root to crown with something that looks natural and beautiful. Dental implants are what make this possible.
With dental implants, we can:
- Replace one or more missing teeth.
- Restore a full arch of missing teeth with All-on-4, a permanently attached implant supported bridge.
- Transform a loose-fitting denture into a snap-in denture with our mini implants.
Dental implants are great alternatives to dentures because they look, feel and function like natural teeth. They are permanent solutions that support your jawbone and healthy mouth function.
Are You A Candidate?
Dental implants are a great solution for a natural-looking restoration that functions like new. If you are ready to have a new smile that improves your overall health and is a solution for years to come, you might be the right candidate for dental implants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is an implant better than a bridge to replace a single tooth?
A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that is held in place by dental crowns on the adjacent teeth. This process can usually be completed in two visits and is initially less expensive than dental implants.
However, while a dental bridge may appear to be the more convenient and affordable single-tooth replacement option in the short term, the long-term benefits of dental implants make them a far superior option for most patients. Here are just a few of the many advantages of dental implants when compared to bridges:
- Dental implants are permanent and can last a lifetime. Dental bridges need to be replaced every seven to 10 years. Over time, the cost of replacing bridges can exceed the cost of dental implants.
- Because implants are permanent, patients never need to worry about the inconvenience of having them replaced.
- Dental implants are the only form of tooth restoration that actively prevents jaw bone loss.
What are the benefits of dental implants compared to dentures?
There are so many reasons you might prefer dental implants over dentures for your smile restoration needs! The main advantages of dental implants compared to dentures are:
- Dental implants are permanent.
- Dental implants look and act like your natural teeth.
- Unlike dentures, dental implants can prevent jaw bone loss. Dentures can actually accelerate bone loss.
- Implants don’t need to be removed for cleaning.
- Implants don’t require messy adhesives.
- Dental implants will never slip out of place.
- Implant recipients don’t need to worry about the discomfort and embarrassment of ill-fitting dentures.
With our implant-supported dentures, you can have the best of both restorations. We can affix a complete arch of dentures to your dental implants for a stunning, permanent finish.
Schedule A Consultation With A St. Louis Implant Dentist Near You
Your consultation with Dr. Barry Brace is the first step to a smile that you can enjoy for the rest of your life. Woodbine, Kirkwood, and Clayton deserve top-tier dental implant services. Find them at our welcoming St. Louis location. Call 314-762-6784 to schedule your one-dollar consultation today or fill out our contact form below. We can’t wait to meet you!