Dental Implants
Germantown, MD

Rosewood Dental provides dental implants in Germantown, MD. Call 301-515-2466 to learn more or schedule your appointment.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the treatment of choice for missing or failing teeth. Strong, durable, and stable dental implants replace natural tooth roots, halting and reversing jawbone deterioration. A dental implant can also restore virtually all original bite strength, allowing you to eat even tough meats and sticky candy.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants can improve your life by restoring the function and appearance of your teeth. Here are several benefits of a dental implant procedure:

• Preserve Your Jawbone: As mentioned above, dental implants prevent the jawbone around a missing tooth from being reabsorbed. Over time, this resorption can lead to a "sunken look" that greatly ages a patient's face.
• Eat Whatever You Want: Implants have far fewer food restrictions than traditional crowns, bridges, and partial dentures. You can eat what you like with a dental implant.
• Keep Teeth in Their Original Positions: If you have missing teeth, you may find that your remaining teeth shift positions in your mouth. This problem can lead to misaligned teeth, bite issues, and more space between teeth.
• Aesthetic Improvement: When you have dental implants, you will no longer have to cover your mouth when you smile. Implants can bring about a positive change in your self-image and how you interact with others.

Services We Provide

We offer dental implants and implant-supported restorations that can improve your smile and oral health.

Single-tooth dental implants are the industry standard for replacing missing teeth. A single-tooth dental implant is a titanium post that the dentist screws into your jaw. Over a few months, the post will bond with your jaw and provide a functional root replacement. An abutment and dental crown top the post and create a lifelike, fully functional artificial tooth.

Implant-supported bridges are useful for people with more than one adjacent missing tooth. Rather than attaching the implant to two crowns, the bridge connects to two strong dental implants for multiple teeth.

If you have many missing or compromised teeth, implant-supported dentures may be your best choice. You can choose from fixed or removable dentures. Implant-supported dentures do not cause rocking and fit problems like traditional dentures for artificial teeth.

These dentures are unique because the dentist can install them on the same day as the tooth extractions. Immediate-load implants secure the full denture arch.

A mini dental implant or MDI is a viable solution for patients who do not want to undergo the extended process of getting traditional implants. Mini dental implants use significantly smaller posts than single-tooth implants, making the surgery less invasive.

Our specialized software helps us create custom surgical guides for each implant procedure. This process allows us to place implants precisely, avoiding most complications.

Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Despite stubborn rumors, nearly anyone can become a candidate for dental implants. If you have oral health problems such as gum disease or tooth decay, we must correct those before placing a dental implant. It would be best to tightly control underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. If you have severe jawbone loss, you might need bone grafting. Within these parameters, there is no reason to avoid dental implants.

Why Choose Rosewood Dental

Our dentists and staff have extensive training in dental implant placement. Our practice uses the newest techniques and equipment during the dental implant process to help you achieve your dream of a beautiful, functional smile. We maintain a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in our modern office.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants

How long does it take to get dental implants?

The entire process takes about 6 months from start to finish. It may take longer if you have special circumstances. After placing the implants, the gum and jaw need time to heal and bond with the post. After a few months, the dentist places the abutment and crown for the replacement tooth. Mini dental implants and full arches anchored by four implants have a shorter process.

How long does a dental implant last?

The posts themselves could last a lifetime with proper care. The crown may last about 7 years.

Are dental implants painful?

You will receive appropriate anesthesia. Some patients also choose sedation. The healing process may involve some temporary swelling, bruising, and discomfort.

How do I care for my dental implants?

You should care for a dental implant exactly how you would care for healthy natural teeth. Be sure to brush and floss as recommended.

Call Rosewood Dental

If you are missing teeth, we can walk you through the implant process and help you discover how this procedure can change your smile and give you the appearance and feel of natural teeth. Call Rosewood Dental at 301-515-2466 to learn more about dental implants cost, dental insurance and to schedule an appointment in our Germantown, MD, office.