Congressional Dental located in Rockville, MD offers several replacement options for missing teeth to restore your optimal oral health. The best treatment for you will depend on your personal oral health needs and cosmetic goals. We will evaluate your gums and teeth and present you with all of your treatment options.
Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
Dr. Ali Sarkarzadeh and Dr. Sina Farzin work together to provide patients with quality dental implants under one roof in their Rockville, MD dentist office. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into the jawbone beneath the gum line. This titanium post will act as the tooth root providing a strong foundation for the replacement tooth. Then one of our dentists will use that to attach a replacement tooth.
Dental implants are recommended over removable appliances because they last longer and have more natural-looking results. Dental implants also offer long-term benefits for dental health when compared to dentures as well as dental bridges. Dr. Farzin also provides gum and bone grafting for patients who have advanced periodontitis and require additional treatments before receiving their dental implants.
Dentures
Dentures are custom-made artificial teeth used to replace missing teeth and some of the gum tissue. They are not permanent meaning you can remove them and put them back in when needed. Full dentures are used to replace a whole row of missing teeth. Partial dentures are used to replace gaps of missing teeth. They are made in a dental lab with impressions of your mouth. Dentures take some time to get used to and require a lot of care. Dentures will also need to be replaced or adjusted over time.
Cost Comparison
Dentures cost significantly less than dental implants upfront, especially if you are replacing multiple missing teeth. But dentures will also need to be replaced, realigned, or rebased over time. This cost can add up depending on the wear and tear. Dental implants cost more but are a permanent solution. If cared for properly, they will last forever.
Another thing to consider is dental insurance will typically cover between 15% and 50% of dentures depending on your dental plan. Since dental implants are considered a cosmetic procedure, dental insurance will not cover them leaving you to pay the full cost of dental implants. You must check with your dental insurance provider to see if they cover a portion of the implant dental crown, dental bridge, or denture.
Fit and Function
A face without teeth will appear sunken and can add years to your appearance. Both dentures and dental implants will help keep the natural shape of your face and lower jaw area. With dentures, you may need to apply a gooey adhesive every time you wear them to hold them in your mouth.
With Dental implants, you won’t need to do this extra step because they are surgically implanted and can be treated like a normal tooth. Also, dentures may be a bit uncomfortable because they may cover a large portion of your mouth with plastic depending on the type of dentures you need. They may feel weird in your mouth and take some time to get used to because they are bulky.
Dentures will deliver about a 30-40% normal chewing function. Dental implants will deliver a 100% normal chewing function. The constant worry that your teeth may fall out while eating is not an issue with dental implants. Oftentimes, dentures may slip around or may not fit correctly leaving you with the worry of falling out.
Bone Loss
If you’re missing a tooth or multiple teeth, that void can cause bone loss and deterioration in your jawbone. Rockville, MD dentists Dr. Sarkarzadeh and Dr. Farzin will recommend dental implants over dentures because they are the only option for missing teeth that stimulates the jaw bone which helps stimulate bone growth. This will prevent bone loss.
Learn More About Dental Implants
- Dental Implants: Overview
- Dental Implant FAQs
- Benefits of Dental Implants
- Cost of Dental Implants
- The Dental Implant Process
- Teeth-In-A-Day
- Single Tooth Dental Implants
- Multiple Teeth Dental Implants
- Complete Dental Implant Services
Schedule a Consultation
If you are missing teeth and interested in the benefits of dental implants in Rockville, MD, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sarkarzadeh or Dr. Farzin. They will discuss your dental health, cosmetic goals, and budget concerns to determine if dental implants are right for you. Congressional Dental Care is currently accepting new patients.