Dental Implants – Rockwall, TX

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant isn’t a replacement tooth, but rather a prosthetic root that is placed into the jawbone. Typically made of titanium because of its strength and biocompatibility, implants actually bond with the surrounding bone through a process called osseointegration, helping them provide a firm foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture that is attached on top. The two are connected using a metal abutment, allowing all the separate parts to function as a single, reliable tooth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Stability: Whenever you take a bite of food or speak, you don’t have to worry about dental implants moving out of place. They are secured within the jawbone just like your real teeth, making them rock-solid.
• Natural Appearance: Implanted teeth are designed to resemble natural ones in every way you can imagine, and they are always topped with porcelain restorations so they blend seamlessly into any smile. This helps them bring back a patient’s oral health and confidence at the same time.
• Designed to Last: While regular bridges and dentures typically last about 7-10 years at most, dental implants have an impressive 30+ year lifespan, and many have been shown to endure for much longer.

Are Dental Implants Right For You?

If you have missing teeth, then dental implants can definitely offer you a solution. All you need to bring to the table are gums and a jawbone healthy enough to support the new roots, and if either of these are an issue, we can help you overcome it. From there, we can help you choose which type of implant procedure best fits your situation.

Start-to-Finish Convenience

The team at Spillman Family Dental is dedicated to perpetually improving ourselves through continuing education, which is why we’re able to handle the entire implant procedure ourselves, including the surgical placement of the roots and attaching them to someone’s new teeth. This all-in-one approach saves patients a tremendous amount of time versus running between different dental offices, plus you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of working with the same trusted dentist and team throughout your entire implant journey.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

Because dental implants are so versatile and can help patients dealing with any degree of tooth loss, each procedure has to be unique, so the cost is as well. Factors such as how many teeth are being replaced, where they are located in the mouth, and any treatments that need to be completed before placement (like gum disease therapy) can all influence the final price. Thanks to their longevity, dental implants are widely considered one of the best investments in all of dentistry. They help patients save thousands in the long run compared to removable bridges and dentures because they don’t have to replace their new teeth nearly as often.