Dental Implants in New Bern
A missing tooth creates a gap in your smile and negatively impacts your daily life and oral health. At Kriebel & Associates P.A., we offer dental implants that look and feel natural to renew your smile and give you back the ability to speak and chew with ease.
We are proud to restore the smiles of the residents of New Bern and the surrounding areas. Our dentist combines decades of experience with modern technology and a gentle chairside manner to give you the quality dental care you deserve.
Don't let missing teeth hold you back. Our team is excited to meet you and rejuvenate your smile. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the only dental restoration option that replaces your entire tooth from root to crown. They consist of an implant post, an abutment, and a crown, bridge, or dentures. Implant-supported restorations have become increasingly popular because they are permanent and will not slip or fall out.
The implant post is the component that makes these restorations permanent. The post is made from a body-safe material, usually titanium, and is surgically anchored into the jawbone to provide a firm and permanent base for your dental restoration. The implant post also performs the vital function that your missing tooth root once performed and continues to stimulate your jaw, which prevents bone loss and preserves your facial muscles.
Implant-Supported Crowns: If you're missing a single tooth, then an implant-supported crown may be the right choice for you. Our dental crowns are customized to match the size, shape, and color of your missing tooth to blend beautifully with your smile. These dental restorations renew your smile and keep your remaining teeth from shifting into the empty space your missing tooth left behind.
Implant-Supported Bridges: When you're missing multiple teeth in a row, you know that it affects every aspect of your life. You may find yourself second-guessing which foods you can or can't eat, enunciating becomes difficult, and you may even hesitate to share your smile. Our implant-supported bridges can be designed to replace any consecutive group of teeth, including molars and incisors. We carefully craft your bridge to match your remaining natural teeth to blend seamlessly with your smile.
Implant-Supported Dentures: If you're missing most or all of your teeth, our team offers implant-supported dentures to restore the integrity of your bite and the beauty of your smile. We craft custom dentures that fit you comfortably and look natural so you can eat, speak, and smile without hesitation. Regardless of why you're missing teeth, you can trust our team to treat you with the utmost respect and recommend a denture solution that's tailored to your circumstances.
Our Dental Implant Process
You know when you're a priority, and our team is passionate about providing quality dental care that shows you are our priority. We begin with a gentle and thorough exam of your teeth, jaws, and gums to determine your current oral health situation as well as verify that your remaining natural teeth are healthy. We will use modern technology like our CBCT scanner to take detailed and accurate images of your teeth and jaws.
If we discover any underlying oral health issues that need to be addressed prior to receiving your dental implant, then we will discuss those problems with you. We will adjust your treatment plan to encompass any necessary pretreatments, such as a bone graft or an extraction. It's essential to have good oral health for the dental implant treatment to be a lasting success.
Once any pretreatments have been completed, we will proceed with placing the implant post. Our team uses state-of-the-art technology to provide computer-guided surgery to place the titanium post. Then you will take time to heal and allow the post to fuse with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration.
After the implant post has successfully fused with your jawbone to provide a permanent and stable base, our team will place your crown, bridge, or denture to complete your dental restoration. We will provide tips and maintenance instructions to care for your dental implant, and then you will be ready to show off your rejuvenated smile.
Dental Implant FAQs
We value education and knowledge, which is why we encourage you to ask questions and voice your concerns. Our team is happy to provide the answers and information you need to make a confident decision regarding your treatment plan. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about dental implants.
No. While the procedure to place the titanium implant post may cause some initial discomfort, it will wear off quickly as you heal. The implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture is designed to fit comfortably and does not hurt to wear.
Dental implants are easy to care for. You will simply brush and floss your dental restoration twice daily, just like your natural teeth. It is also important that you do not use your implant-supported restoration on hard surfaces such as bottles and cans.
Dental implants are extremely durable. The titanium post is permanent, and your crown, bridge, or dentures may last for 10-15 years when cared for properly.
Our Beautiful Dental Implants
Don't let missing teeth make you miss out on your favorite meals or hinder your ability to communicate clearly. At Kriebel & Associates P.A., we offer reliable dental implants that restore the health, fullness, and beauty of your smile. Our implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures are reliable and look and feel natural. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
CALL US: (252) 359-3235 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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