Natural-looking, Natural-Feeling Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
Dental implants in Santa Rosa, California, are an excellent method to keep your smile whole again. They are permanently anchored in the jawbone, restoring oral functionality to near perfect. They also look natural, so you don’t have to worry about your appearance when speaking or smiling.
Santa Rosa Dentistry and Implant Center offers high-quality dental implants for patients in and around Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Wayne Sutton combines over 20 years of experience with modern technology to create dental implants that mimic your natural teeth in almost every way.
What exactly is a dental implant?
Dental implants and natural teeth are structurally alike. Both have a crown and root—the only difference is that one is natural, and the other isn’t. The dental implant is a titanium (sometimes zirconia) fixture anchored in the jawbone—the same area your tooth used to be. The implant post is created from a biocompatible material that fuses with your jawbone over time to form an unbreakable bond.
The dental implant remains buried in the jawbone and only becomes visible during dental X-rays. The dentist adds height to your implant by attaching a small metal connector called an abutment. This small metal piece juts out of the gum line to link with the replacement teeth.
Our dentist restores your implants with some of the most natural-looking restorations. Whether it’s a crown, denture, or bridge, your restoration is crafted with high-quality materials and excellent artistry to look and function like your natural teeth.
Dental implants are titanium roots, that are replaced with in the jawbone to resemble a tooth or group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prosthesis including crowns, dentures, and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking, no one will know you had surgery. There’s approximately a 95% success rate for all implants. With modern advances in dentistry, some implants can be restored immediately with life like all-porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.
What can I expect from the dental implant treatment?
Here are the easy steps of replacing your teeth with dental implants.
- Consultation: Your treatment begins with a comprehensive dental exam using digital X-rays, 3D scans, and photographs. The dentist examines your oral health, including your jawbone, to ensure sufficient height and width to support your implant. Patients with severe jawbone loss may need bone grafting to rebuild their bone structure.
- Treatment planning: After consultation, the dentist devises a treatment plan to determine the number of implants required, location, restoration type, and supplementary procedures needed. Like any successful project, implant planning is crucial for the treatment success.
- Implant surgery: The dentist will numb your gums with local anesthetics for a comfortable experience. However, we understand that not all patients are equal. If you need help remaining relaxed during your treatment, talk to Dr. Sutton about sedation dental care. Once you are at ease, the dentist will place the implant fixture precisely in the jawbone. The implant is carefully placed to ensure optimal alignment and functionality while avoiding damage to the nearby nerves, sinus walls, and other delicate structures.
- Healing and fusion: Your implants will be left to heal and fuse with the jawbone for the next 4-6 months. This phase requires optimal oral hygiene to maximize healing. Furthermore, avoid smoking and honor your follow-up dental appointments.
- Abutment placement: Once your implant biologically fuses (osseointegrates) with the jawbone, you’ll visit our office for abutment placement. This procedure is minor and requires about two weeks of healing.
- Restoration: The dentist takes digital scans of your implant to create a restoration that fits seamlessly over it. After restoration, your brand-new tooth looks and functions like natural teeth. It doesn’t move, slip, or affect your natural speaking ability.
Need an Evaluation for Implants?
The Consultation Fee: $125
Includes:
- Time with the Doctor
- CT imaging free-of-charge
Ready for dental implants?
Dental implants are an excellent choice for a functional, beautiful smile. They look natural, last long, and prevent jawbone collapse. Ready to rediscover your gorgeous smile with dental implants? Call (707) 868-0677 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sutton.
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Dr. Sutton is one of the premier cosmetic dentists in Sonoma County, and with over 20 years of experience, his implant center maintains a standard of excellence using the strongest dental implant bridge currently available to provide predictable full mouth dental implant reconstructions.
Dr. Sutton completed his postgraduate studies at The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco and received his doctorate, three years of experience as a clinical instructor, and the coveted “Clinical Excellence Award” from UCSF School of Dentistry in 1997. He also earned his Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics and studied Advanced Occlusion at the Hornbrook Group.
Dr. Sutton continues to take four times the annual continuing education requirements to maintain his license. As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (awarded his Fellowship), the Academy of General Dentistry (Fellowships status), the American Dental Implant Association (Diplomat status), the American Dental Association, the American Academy for Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Sutton is also a select cosmetic dentist recognized as an Official Dentist of the Mrs. Globe – Mrs. USA Pageants.
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