Missing teeth can lead to a variety of consequences when they’re left unreplaced, like jawbone erosion, shifting remaining teeth, and unnatural spaces that make you feel self-conscious about smiling. Due to Dr. Barganier’s oral surgery internship at the University of Florida, as well as his commitment to achieving three times as much continuing education as required by the state, he’s able to offer every phase of the dental implant treatment under one roof for his patients’ convenience. Whether you’re interested in All-On-4 dental implants or replacing a single tooth, we encourage you to schedule a consultation so you can learn more about this life-changing treatment.
What are Dental Implants?
You are probably asking yourself, what is a dental implant and how can it be helpful to me? A dental implant is useful when you are missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or even all of your teeth. Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the gums and naturally fuse with the jawbone.
An implant becomes a fully integrated replacement tooth root, which is an essential component of a fully functioning, healthy smile. Implants help stabilize your restoration and prevent jawbone erosion, and they’re able to serve as anchors for crowns, bridges, and dentures alike.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
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Consultation:
The first step of every dental implant process is a consultation with Dr. Barganier, our leading implant expert at Carolina Complete Dental. During this visit, our team will take diagnostic images, examine your teeth and gums, collect your medical history, and help you determine whether dental implants in Goose Creek are the best tooth replacement treatment for you.
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Placement:
Barganier has additional oral surgery training that allows him to surgically place the dental implants in-house, alongside our Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Tim McAdams.
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Healing:
Over the following three to six months, your gums will heal and your dental implants will fuse with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. Once this is complete, our team will attach small connector pieces to the top of your implants, called abutments, and take a digital impression to create your replacement teeth.
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Restoration:
After we receive your permanent restoration, we’ll be able to secure it onto your dental implants to complete your smile and finish the treatment!
Implant Dentures & All-On-4 Options Available!
If you’re missing most or all of your natural teeth, we highly recommend implant dentures which help prevent the jawbone from deteriorating. Dr. Barganier also offers All-On-4 dental implants, which is an advanced technique that’s ideal for patients who have experienced jawbone erosion and are looking to replace an entire row of missing teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer a variety of unique benefits, including:
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Natural look and feel
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Confidence-boosting results
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Fully functional set of teeth
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Long lifespan of 35+ years with good oral hygiene
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Restored chewing power of up to 80%
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Easy to maintain
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Non-removable and no-fuss prosthetic
