Preventive Dental Care
Dental implants are medical devices surgically placed into your jawbone to replace missing teeth and restore both function and appearance. Acting as artificial tooth roots, they provide a stable foundation for dental crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Missing teeth can impact not just your smile but also your self-esteem, ability to speak clearly, and comfort while eating. Over time, gaps left by missing teeth can lead to shifting of surrounding teeth, jawbone loss, and changes in your facial structure.
Dental implants offer a natural-looking, long-lasting restorative solution by replacing both the visible tooth and the root structure beneath the gumline. This helps restore proper chewing function, prevent bone deterioration, and support a confident, healthy smile.
Our dental implant specialist, Dr. Konstantinos “Kostas” Harogiannis, offers our patients state-of-the-art dental implants using the latest technology. He uses gentle, advanced techniques to ensure you experience minimal discomfort during the procedure.
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Need for Dental Implants
When you lose a tooth due to injury, decay, or disease, you may experience complications such as rapid bone loss, defective speech, or changes to chewing patterns.
Without a replacement, the jawbone in that area begins to deteriorate because it’s no longer being stimulated by chewing forces. This bone loss can happen rapidly and lead to changes in your facial structure, making the cheeks appear sunken or aged.
In addition to bone loss, missing teeth can cause you to avoid certain foods or changes in your pronunciation. Over time, the remaining teeth may shift out of place, leading to issues such as bite misalignment, increased wear and tear, and even further tooth loss.
Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant helps prevent these issues before they escalate.
Components of Dental Implants
Dental implants are crafted from safe, biocompatible materials like titanium or ceramic and are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. They function just like natural tooth roots, creating a stable foundation for replacement teeth.
A dental implant consists of three key components:
- Titanium Post: This small, threaded post is placed into your jawbone during a minor surgical procedure. The post acts as an artificial root, anchoring your new tooth securely in place.
- Abutment: Attached to the implant post, this small connector extends slightly above the gum line and serves as the base for your replacement tooth.
- Restoration: This forms the visible part of the implant, such as a crown, bridge, or denture, and is attached to the abutment. It’s carefully designed to match your natural teeth in shape, size, and color.
Dental implants integrate with the bone, creating a strong foundation that helps prevent bone loss and supports long-term oral health.
Ideal Candidate for Dental Implants
Dr. Kostas may consider dental implants for you if you meet the following criteria.
- You are missing one or more teeth.
- Your jawbone has fully developed, which typically applies to adults whose bone growth is complete.
- You have enough bone to support the implants, or you are eligible for a bone graft if needed.
- Your gums and surrounding tissues are healthy and free from infection.
- You do not have health conditions that could interfere with bone healing.
- You are not comfortable wearing dentures or are looking for a more permanent solution.
- You want to improve your speech, bite, and overall oral function.
During your consultation, we perform a detailed oral examination and digital imaging to determine if dental implants may suit your oral needs.
Get Dental Implants at Our Sister Clinic
Although dental implants are not placed at our clinic, we offer this service through our trusted sister clinic, Dental Arts of Cherry Hills. Dr. Kostas personally performs all implant procedures, ensuring continuity of care and a personalized experience throughout the procedure.
Dental Arts of Cherry Hills features a state-of-the-art, on-site dental lab where Dr. Kostas hand-crafts custom implant components with exceptional precision. This in-house approach ensures superior quality control, enhanced comfort, and natural-looking results.
Our team will guide you through the entire process, from your initial consultation at Hampden Ave Dental to coordinating your procedure at Cherry Hills, so you always know what to expect.
Schedule Your Consultation for Dental Implants with Dr. Kostas
Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement. They restore the appearance of your smile while also restoring full oral function, supporting long-term health, and helping prevent jawbone loss. With proper care, implants can last for decades, making them a reliable, long-term investment in your overall well-being.
Dr. Kostas provides expert dental implant care, focusing on precision, comfort, and long-term success. His approach delivers results that are both functional and natural-looking.
To schedule a consultation for dental implants, please call us at 303-985-1263 or request an appointment online.
