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Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Exceptional Dental Implants in Federal Way

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as a replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. Dental implants can be placed in either the upper or lower jaws. Due to the biocompatible properties of titanium, a dental implant fuses with the bone and becomes a good anchor for the replacement tooth. Dental implants can be used in solutions for replacing single or multiple missing teeth. 

Why replace a missing tooth?

When you lose a tooth, the biting forces change on the teeth next to the space, causing them to shift. Opposing teeth may even begin to extrude out of the socket, which means they, too, could eventually be lost.

As your bite changes, it gets more difficult to chew your food, and you may suffer damage to your jaw joint. It’s also much harder to clean teeth that have shifted; harmful plaque and tartar collect in the new hard-to-reach places created by the shifting, causing tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Also, without the root structure of a natural tooth present, the jawbone can shrink. This shrinkage will make your face look older than it is. 

There are no loose parts to worry about losing. The dental implant is stable and comfortable. No adjustment is needed after placement. Normally, it will serve its owner for life. 

Benefits of implants

An implant-and-crown is practically indistinguishable from your natural teeth, and it fits so securely that you won’t even notice it when you chew and speak. When an implant is placed, it’s not necessary for us to alter the structure of the adjacent teeth so their strength and integrity are maintained. Also, an implant replaces the roots of a missing tooth, which helps to lessen the bone loss that occurs when a tooth is missing. In essence, an implant is the next best thing to your natural tooth.

Course of Treatment

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Before the procedure
The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more X-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.

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Installing the implant
The implant is placed into the bone and covered with a protective healing cap while it is allowed to heal.

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Attaching the new crown
After healing, an abutment is attached to the implant. The abutment can be adjusted and shaped to allow the replacement tooth.

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End result
Then the final step is to affix a crown to the abutment. The crown is shaped and colored to match your surrounding teeth. You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth.

Don’t just take our word for it…

See what our patients are saying about Dr. Loveleen Brar

Carolyn Carter
Carolyn Carter
Dr. Brar and her staff are exceptional. If you are like me and have anxiety/fear of painful procedures, they will make you comfortable in their gentle, caring environment and by being attentive to your concerns and needs while providing excellent state of the art dental care.
Alnasir Adatia
Alnasir Adatia
Had a perfect dental cleaning. Thank you for making my teeth shine and my smile perfect!!
Kailyn Hart
Kailyn Hart
In and out, super efficient office! Everyone’s super nice!
Erika Vargas
Erika Vargas
I loved it very kind people I recommend it 100% professionals
Diane Robinson
Diane Robinson
Thank you for the good care and extra time to adjust my partial.
Lisa Seabolt
Lisa Seabolt
Great staff 👍
Joy Middleton
Joy Middleton
The hygienist is the best one I have ever had in my life. He is quick and efficient and very nice as well. The dentist , Dr Brar, is kind and knowledgeable, overall excellent experience as far as going to a dental appointment!
Michael Bryant
Michael Bryant
Very nice and professional. Dr Brar and her staff made me feel at ease and comfortable. Her one on one consultation and recommendation were spot on.
Julie Salazar
Julie Salazar
Dr. Brar and her team are really nice and patient. I am a super anxious patient and they made me feel really comfortable today. Thanks everyone!
Dean Zanger
Dean Zanger
Excellent care received. Very happy to recommend this Dentist and her assistants!