55 Town Line Rd #100, 
(860) 400-3007Dental Implants – Wethersfield, CT
The Premier Way to Replace Missing Teeth
Whenever a patient comes to see us wanting to replace their missing teeth, our first recommendation is usually dental implants. Why? Because they are simply the best option for most people! They are the only treatment that restores an entire tooth both above and below the gum line, providing the most reliable, durable, and natural-looking result possible. If you’re hoping to get your complete smile back, dental implants can help you do exactly that, and they can do it better than anything else. To learn more about this treatment and what it could do for you, contact us today.
Why Choose Wethersfield Dental Group to Replace Missing Teeth?
- Highly skilled & experienced dentist
- Custom-made restorations for every patient
- Designed to last a lifetime
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Stability: A dental implant is actually a small titanium post that is placed directly into the jawbone to recreate the root structure of a lost tooth, and this can be used to support any number of restorations above the gum line. Because these new teeth are held in place by strong bone, patients don’t have to worry about them breaking or shifting no matter what they eat.
- Aesthetics: Unlike other tooth replacements, implants don’t have obvious metal attachments. They are also topped with porcelain restorations, helping them blend seamlessly into any smile.
- Bone Retention: Implants reestablish important internal support for the jawbone. This helps prevent the bone loss that is so common after tooth loss, which preserves the overall shape and appearance of a patient’s face. No other treatment can do this!
- Longevity: With the proper care, a dental implant can be expected to last for around 30 years or even for the rest of a patient’s life in some cases.
Indications for Dental Implants
Implants can be used to successfully reverse any degree of tooth loss, so no matter what your situation might be, implants can likely help. Dr. Phadnis can help you decide which of the following restorative options would be the best fit:
Missing One Tooth
Once an implant root is firmly in place, a single all-porcelain dental crown can be attached to it using a small connector called an abutment. This tooth won’t require the surrounding ones to be altered in any way, better preserving a patient’s natural smile.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Instead of replacing three or more missing teeth in a row with individual implants, just two implants can be used to support a strong and reliable bridge. Implant-retained bridges not only look better than traditional ones, but they can be trusted to last much longer as well.
Missing All of Your Teeth
To replace an entire row of teeth, we only need four dental implants, which we can use to anchor a denture to the jawbone. This will give it the hold and security a traditional removable prosthetic simply can’t match.
Partnered with the Best
In order to get dental implants, a patient must first undergo a minor surgery in which the new roots are placed into the jawbone. Dr. Phadnis partners with a network of local specialists to perform this procedure because they have done it thousands of times before, letting her trust that they’ll give her patients’ new smiles a strong foundation. After a patient has healed from the placement procedure, they’ll return to Wethersfield Dental Group to receive their permanent restorations.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
The final cost of a dental implant procedure can be quite different from patient to patient depending on their specific needs, such as how many teeth they would like to be replaced, where they are located in the mouth, and what kind of restoration they want. The need for any preparatory procedures in order to make a patient a good candidate for implants (such as a tooth extraction or bone graft) can add to the overall cost as well.
While implant restorations do tend to be more expensive than their traditional counterparts, they are actually the best long-term investment. Implants are able to last for decades longer than regular bridges and dentures, enabling a patient to save thousands in periodic maintenance and retreatment over time, not to mention countless hours spent in the dental chair!