Dental Implants in League City, TX

If you have failing or missing teeth, dental implants are a tooth replacement option that can restore your oral health and confidence. Dental implants feel and function like natural teeth, and as long as there is sufficient jaw bone to support the implants, you can receive as many as you need to achieve a complete smile.

Dr. Alfi, Dr. Hassan, and Dr. Carrillo at Alfi Oral, Dental Implant & Facial Surgery are board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who utilize the latest surgical technologies and implant treatments to improve a patient’s oral health. If you live in League City, TX, and are ready to begin your dental implant treatment, contact our office in Houston, TX, which is about a 45-minute drive northwest of League City.

Why Should I Get Dental Implants?

Dental implants offer many advantages over traditional tooth replacement options like removable dentures or bridges. While a denture or bridge rests on the bony ridge in the mouth, dental implants are surgically inserted into the jaw. The implant post acts like a natural tooth root, providing the jaw with the stimulation it needs to stay healthy. Implants are the only tooth restoration option that prevents bone loss and contributes to your long-term oral health.

Other benefits of dental implants include:

• Stability. Your implant remains in your mouth at all times and there are no uncomfortable or inconvenient removable parts.
• Easy Care. Maintaining oral hygiene with dental implants is easy—simply brush and floss regularly to keep your implant, teeth, and gums clean.
• Many Candidates. If you have missing teeth and enough jaw bone to support an implant, you are likely an excellent candidate for dental implants.
• Beautiful Results. The crown attached to the implant is designed specifically for your smile and will blend naturally with your other teeth.
• Confidence. With a healthy and complete smile, you can take pride in your teeth and boost your self-confidence.

Types of Dental Implants

There are many types of implant treatments available. The right treatment for you will depend on the number of teeth you are looking to replace, if you require additional procedures, and your oral health. Your surgeon will work with you to design your custom treatment plan.

• Single Tooth Replacement. Your surgeon can use one dental implant to replace a tooth. Implants are strong and can replace front teeth, canine teeth, and molars.
• Multiple Teeth Replacement. If you are missing multiple teeth, an implant-supported bridge can restore teeth next to each other, or individual implants can be placed throughout the mouth.
• Same-Day Implants. After extracting a tooth, your surgeon can insert a dental implant immediately, as long as there is sufficient jaw bone. This saves time and money by eliminating the need to undergo a separate procedure for implant placement.
• Full-Arch Restoration. Ideal for patients missing all of their teeth, or who are on the verge of losing their teeth, this treatment involves using multiple implants to support a fixed prosthesis. The results are a new arch of teeth that looks natural, stays in place, and fully restores oral function.

Dental Implant Surgery

During the consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your oral health using advanced 3D images of your mouth and face. After we create your treatment plan, we will walk you through each step, help you select the right anesthesia for your surgery, and answer any questions.

On the day of your surgical procedure, we will administer the anesthesia and wait for it to take effect. Once you are comfortable, your surgeon will make an incision in the gums and insert the implant post into the jaw bone. A temporary crown may be attached to the implant and sutures are placed as necessary.

The implant will fuse with the jaw bone over the next few months. Once you have fully healed, your restorative dentist will attach your final crown.