Dental Implants
Chew & Smile Easily Again
Restore Lasting Function With Dental Implants in Salem
If you're missing teeth, you deserve a replacement option that allows you to enjoy the foods you want again. Dental implants in Salem will restore your everyday confidence and quality of life. Plus, by replacing the root of your tooth, you keep your jaw strong and your bite powerful. Dr. Corey Bickler can use implants to replace one tooth, several teeth, or a complete arch. You'll gain a smile built to last, with the strength and stability to back it up. No insurance? Join our VIP Club for savings on care. Seniors and military personnel get five percent off services.
Replace Missing Teeth With a Strong Implant Restoration
Dental implants provide a strong foundation for different types of replacement teeth. Dr. Bickler can help determine which implant restoration fits your needs, based on the number and location of your missing teeth. You'll love having a powerful bite again.
Your implants are placed by a trusted oral surgeon. You'll return here for your custom-made new teeth. We'll ensure your entire experience getting dental implants in Salem is easy and stress-free.
Implant Crown
One implant can support a custom dental crown when you are missing a single tooth. The crown fills the gap without requiring neighboring teeth to support it.
Implant-Supported Bridge
A bridge supported by implants can replace several missing teeth in a row. This approach restores multiple teeth without placing an individual implant for every missing tooth. Unlike a traditional bridge, no healthy teeth are affected.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Zest attachments secure a removable denture to dental implants. You gain additional retention while still being able to remove your denture for cleaning.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Dental implants can provide a strong foundation for dentures replacing an entire arch of teeth. The implant support creates greater stability during everyday biting and chewing. These teeth stay fixed in place.
Common Questions About Dental Implants
Q What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts placed in the jaw to act as artificial tooth roots. Once placed, the implant fuses with the surrounding jawbone, creating a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture. This process also helps stimulate the jawbone, supporting its long-term health.
Q How do dental implants work?
A dental implant is placed directly into the jawbone, where it gradually fuses with the surrounding bone through a process that creates a strong, stable base for dental restoration. Once healed, the implant can support a replacement tooth. Depending on how many implants are used, they can support crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Q Can dental implants be removed once placed?
Dental implants can technically be removed, but there's rarely a reason to do so once they've fused with the jawbone. Implants are designed to be a long-term solution. They can last for decades, or even a lifetime, with proper care.
Q How many teeth can dental implants replace?
Dental implants can replace any number of teeth, from a single missing tooth to a full arch. Depending on your needs, treatment may involve one implant supporting a crown or several implants supporting a bridge or dentures.
Q Do dental implants feel like natural teeth?
Dental implants will feel like a natural part of your bite. Because implants fuse directly with the jawbone, they provide a stable, secure feeling much like natural tooth roots. Many patients find that implant-supported restorations feel and function more like their original teeth compared to traditional dentures or bridges.
Q What happens if I don't replace a missing tooth with an implant?
If you don't replace a missing tooth with an implant, the jawbone in the area of a missing tooth will shrink over time. It may lead to changes in facial structure and jawbone health. Neighboring teeth may also shift into the empty space. This can affect your bite and increase the risk of further dental issues.
Q Are dental implants a good option for replacing multiple teeth?
Dental implants are a good option for replacing multiple teeth. They can support multiple replacement teeth with an implant-supported bridge or implant-supported dentures. These options distribute the forces of biting and chewing across the implants, providing greater stability than solutions that rely solely on the gums or the remaining teeth.
Q How long does it take to get dental implants?
Getting dental implants can take several months from start to finish. The implant needs time to fuse with the jawbone before the restoration is attached to it. Your dentist will explain the expected timeline for your specific treatment plan during your consultation.
Q Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most healthy adults with sufficient jawbone density are good candidates for dental implants. If bone loss has already occurred, additional procedures like a bone graft may be needed first. A consultation, including an exam and imaging, is the best way to determine whether implants are right for you.
