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Prosthodontist Dr. John Chen and the staff at Uptown Comprehensive Dentistry and Prosthodontics understand the importance of patient education. Good oral care is essential for one’s overall health. We know that the more knowledge our patients have about dental care, the better their oral health will likely be.
At our office, we tend to hear a lot of the same questions from our patients. For your convenience, we have included some of the more popular ones below.
You may have a question that is not on the list, and if so, we invite you to give us a call. We are happy to go over anything with you that will contribute to your good oral health. We know that educated patients make the best decisions about dental treatment, and we want you to feel confident about any recommended procedures. All of our staff is happy to take whatever time is needed to ensure you fully understand treatment options and maintain good oral health.
At Uptown Comprehensive Dentistry and Prosthodontics, we are your partner in oral health. We look forward to caring for you as well as your entire family!
Dental Implants
Prosthodontists are trained to work with any implant system. Dr. Chen has worked with implants placed in the 1980s to implants placed in foreign countries. For our patients, however, we always have our surgeons place premium implants that consistently perform and are engineered for our prosthetic needs. Contact our Aurora, CO dentist office with more questions.
Dental Implants in Aurora
Dental implants are a great way to permanently replace missing teeth in a natural-looking way. Give our team a call today to book a consultation and see if dental implants are right for you!
Although Dr. Chen is trained for implant surgery, he has chosen not to place dental implants. He feels that his limited training in this field is not comparable to the training of periodontists and oral surgeons who went through three to six extra years of schooling to perform these procedures. Dr. Chen wants the best results for our patients, so we work with great surgeons in the area.
Dental Implant Candidates
If you are considering dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, you should know that almost anyone who has sufficient periodontal bone is a candidate for dental implants. The best way to find out if implants are a good option for you is to come into our office for a consultation. Dr. Chen will examine you to find out if dental implants are appropriate.
Dental Implant Consultations in Aurora
Even if you are not currently a candidate, procedures are available to improve your oral health so you could be a candidate in the future. Contact us today if you have any more questions!
Yes, you can eat steak, apples, and other favorite foods with dental implants. Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants are anchored directly to the bone, so they are stable like natural teeth. No shifting or rocking. No slippage at all!
About Dental Implants in Aurora, CO
Dental implants are titanium posts that stand in for lost tooth roots. They integrate into the jawbone, creating a stable underpinning for a replacement tooth (crowns) or a prosthetic (implant-denture or bridge).
Dental implants are the closest replacement to natural teeth. You even treat them the same way:
- Brush at least twice daily.
- Visit your dentist every six months.
With proper care, they have been known to last a lifetime.
Teeth-in-a-Day or All-on-4®
If you have complete or substantial tooth loss, you may be a candidate for All-on-4, which is an implant denture. In some cases, your prosthodontist can place this prosthetic in one day.
Ask our team for details.
Are You Ready to Enjoy Your Favorite Foods Again?
To learn more about dental implants and tooth replacement or to schedule a consultation with our Aurora prosthodontist, contact us today.
We are happy to work with Lending Club for dental implant financing. A team member can show you how to apply.
A single dental implant may take several months to integrate with your jawbone. However, the actual healing (recovering from implant placement) typically only takes days or up to a week.
Fortunately, surgery discomfort is typically mild and is easily treatable with a store-bought pain reliever.
The Process for Dental Implants
First, your Aurora dentist assesses you for tooth replacement to determine whether implants are a suitable option. You may be an immediate candidate or require pretreatments, such as bone grafting.
If implants are not suitable, your prosthodontist will talk to you about alternative options, such as a dental bridge.
If you move forward with implants, we plan your surgery.
The implant itself is a titanium post that replaces your lost tooth root. After post placement, the healing begins. In other words, the implant will fuse with the jawbone over the next several months.
For patients with full or significant tooth loss, talk to our prosthodontist about implant dentures, also called teeth-in-a-day or All-on-4®. In this case, we use approximately four implants per arch to secure a denture to the jaw.
Contact Your Implant Prosthodontist in Aurora, CO
If you would like to start your smile journey this summer, call our dental office to schedule a consultation.