Rugby Dental Arts offers dental implants to replace teeth that are missing or severely damaged. State-of-the-art implants are a top solution among patients who are looking for the most stable, natural-looking tooth replacement option. With implant-retained dentures, single implants and full-mouth dental implants, Dr. Cox offers top dental implant services in Charlottesville, VA and beyond!
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is the most permanent and robust restoration process for a missing tooth when the tooth and root both are missing or need to be removed. Replacing the root along with the tooth is the healthiest option for the jawbone and face. Replacing the entire tooth returns normal eating, talking, and smiling. Dr. Cox restores dental implants for each patients' healthiest outcome!
A dental implant is comprised of three parts: the implant screw/body, the abutment, and the crown. The screw is manufactured with titanium which is a substance known to fuse well with bone. During the healing period, the screw will integrate with the jawbone and act as the root. This integration makes the implant as secure as possible.
The abutment is placed on top of the screw for attaching the crown. A temporary dental crown can be placed during the healing period in some circumstances. After the healing period, the permanent crown is then fabricated and placed on the implant/abutment.
Do I Need a Dental Implant?
There are a few different ways in which a dental implant can be helpful for our patients. If you are missing front teeth or other teeth within the smile, a single dental implant is utilized to replace these teeth individually. A dental implant may also be used as an anchor for both sides of a dental bridge to replace several teeth.
Although an implant is securely placed and fused to the bone, the crown can sometimes be damaged and needs to be replaced or just becomes loose and needs to be tightened down. Rugby Dental Arts can provide an implant or implant restoration as required.
Full Mouth Dental Implants
If patients are considering full-mouth dental implants for widespread tooth loss or damage, which include several dental implants along the dental arch which support a denture, Dr. Cox can help! At your implant consultation, our restorative dentist will assess your smile and determine the best tooth replacement treatment plan for your needs.
Learn More at Your Dental Implant Consultation
You don't have to live with tooth loss any longer. Dr. Cox and his skilled team have decades of experience expertly replacing lost teeth with strong new implants. Contact us today to learn more at your implant consultation!
