Dental Implants Fort Worth

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are screw-shaped titanium tooth root replacements that are surgically placed in your jawbone. They provide an exceptionally stable and secure foundation for implant restorations meticulously crafted to match your smile. Dental implants are today's standard of care when it comes to replacing missing teeth, offering a long-lasting solution you can enjoy.

The Types of Dental Implant Restorations

At Barr Family Dentistry, we offer a variety of implant restoration options, including the following:

• Single Implants: An aesthetic dental crown placed on a dental implant provides a stable and natural-looking solution for replacing a missing tooth, closely mimicking nature's design.
• Implant-Supported Bridges: Implant-supported bridges offer an incredibly stable and secure option for replacing multiple teeth in a row, and unlike traditional bridges, they do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
• Overdentures: Overdentures are removable dentures that we attach to several implants placed in your jawbone, providing exceptional stability, function, and durability.
• All-on-X: This superior implant technique involves placing a full arch of teeth on as few as four implants strategically placed in your jawbone, delivering results second only to healthy, natural teeth.

The Dental Implant Process

You will start with a consultation with Dr. Barr, who will help you determine the ideal solution to restore your smile. Most patients are candidates for dental implants, but sometimes, bone loss can present a challenge. If that's the case, Dr. Barr can perform a bone grafting procedure to rebuild the bone structure, allowing you to enjoy the many benefits of implant dentistry.

During your implant placement process, Dr. Barr will collaborate with your oral surgeon, who will place one or more dental implants in your jawbone. As the area heals, the implant will integrate with the bone in a process known as osseointegration, providing a secure and stable foundation for one or more replacement teeth.

After your implants integrate with the bone, Dr. Barr will complete your implant process by creating aesthetic restorations from digital impressions of your mouth. Your new replacement teeth will leave you with a beautiful, healthy, and functional smile.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants are the future of dentistry, offering numerous benefits for your smile, including the following:

• Stability: Your implants are securely anchored in your jawbone, providing unmatched stability compared to traditional dentures or bridges.
• Function: With dental implant restorations, you can enjoy your favorite foods and speak clearly without having to worry about your teeth slipping or shifting.
• Aesthetics: Implants are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth, enhancing your smile and boosting your confidence.
• Bone Health: Implants are the only restorations that stimulate your jawbone, preventing the bone loss that occurs naturally after tooth loss.
• Oral Health: Replacing one or several missing teeth with dental implants prevents the remaining teeth from shifting out of alignment, safeguarding your oral health.
• Longevity: Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and with proper care and maintenance, they can enhance your smile for a lifetime.