Dental Implants
Dental implants offer the most stable, long-term solution for patients. Dental implants can preserve bone, stop bone loss and act and function like natural teeth.
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From a single missing tooth to a full arch, plus sedation for the long appointments and cosmetic work for the finishing touches.
Dental implants offer the most stable, long-term solution for patients. Dental implants can preserve bone, stop bone loss and act and function like natural teeth.
View Details about Dental ImplantsWe offer a comprehensive cosmetic dentistry program, designed to help you achieve the smile you've always dreamed of.
View Details about Smile MakeoverAll-on-4™ is an advanced dental implant technique that uses just 4 implants to restore an entire upper or lower arch in just one day.
View Details about All-on-4™ Dental ImplantsDental sedation can provide a safe and effective method to receive full mouth dental implants.
View Details about Sedation DentistryThe perfect solution for a cosmetic smile transformation in one day.
View Details about Teeth-In-A-DaySnap-on dentures and snap-in dentures are implant dentures that provide stable and more comfortable alternatives to dentures.
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Dr. Simmons and her team of oral surgeons and periodontists are committed to providing you with the highest quality of implants and crowns.
Side by side
The three ways implants replace teeth, compared on the things patients actually ask about.
| Feature | Dental implants | All-on-4™ | Snap-on dentures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed or removable | Fixed | Fixed | Removable |
| Implants needed | One per missing tooth | Four per arch, sometimes more | Usually two on the bottom, more on top |
| Daily cleaning | Brush and floss like natural teeth | Brush, plus a water flosser under the bridge | Take it out, clean the denture and the attachments |
| Covers the roof of your mouth | No | No | Sometimes, on upper dentures |
| Ongoing upkeep | Checkups, crown may need replacing someday | Checkups and periodic bridge checks | Clip inserts replaced every so often |
Good to know
All-on-4 is the method, four implants holding a full arch. Teeth in a day is the timing, getting teeth attached the same day the implants go in. Many full arch patients get both, if their bone allows it.
Snap-on dentures generally need the fewest implants, so they tend to cost less than a fixed full arch. Single implants depend on how many teeth you're replacing. You'll get real numbers for your case at your free consultation.
Yes, and it's common. Someone might get All-on-4 on the top, a snap-on denture on the bottom and sedation for the surgery. A smile makeover often includes an implant or two.
It applies to complete dental implant treatment. Ask about it at your free consultation and the team will show how it applies to your treatment plan.