Types of Dental Implants in Toledo, OH 

Dental implants are an available option if you suffer from tooth loss due to a dental issue(s) like periodontal disease, dental injury, or tooth decay. With the advancement in technology in the dental industry, as well as major improvements, dental implants are a fantastic treatment option available to those who may not have another option.

Dental implants were created as a way to provide replacements for the loss of tooth roots, as they provide a strong and secure base as permanent replacement teeth which are made to match the patient’s natural teeth.

Commonly you will see these three types of dental implants available at dental clinics; however, there are many more different types available.

• Endosteal Implants

This is the most commonly done procedure of dental implants, which are suited for most of our patients; however, they do require the patient to have a good, healthy jawbone to post the fuse to. Endosteal implants have placeholder posts that are placed like screws that are put into the jaw, and false teeth are fitted into them.

• Subperiosteal Implants

This type is the main alternative to endosteal implants, subperiosteal implants rest on top of the bone instead of being fixed to it. Basically, a metal frame will be placed under the gum, and a post is then attached to it.

• Zygomatic Implants

Zygomatic implants are not as common as the rest, it is also one of the most complicated procedures and is only done if the patient does not have enough of the jawbone left to do the Endosteal implant. This implant will be placed in the cheekbone rather than the jawbone.

Other techniques available that are not as common include:

• Bone Augmentation
• Sinus Lift
• Ridge Expansion
• Immediate Load Dental Implants
• Mini Dental Implants
• All-On-4

Your dental options will depend on how many teeth you will be replacing, if you are replacing a single tooth, then a single dental implant would be the best option, which requires a post and a crown.

If you need to replace several different teeth, you will be recommended to have an implant-supported bridge. A dental bridge consists of two crowns on either side of your tooth gap, the artificial teeth are held in place by the crowns.

Finally, if you are thinking of replacing all of your teeth, then an implant-retain denture will be one of the top options to choose from. A denture for a full set of teeth will rest on top of the gum line and give off the appearance of a full set of teeth. This option provides the ability to permanently secure the denture to the jawline.

At Great Smiles Family Dentistry, we offer endosteal dental implants and subperiosteal dental implants for patients needing dental implant surgery. If you live in or near Toledo, OH, and you are interested in dental implants, contact us today to schedule a consultation visit to review if you would be a good candidate for dental implant surgery. You can find us at 4646 Nantuckett Drive Toledo, OH 43623. We are open for appointments only on Monday – Tuesday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We serve patients from Toledo OH, Oregon OH, Ottawa Hills OH, Perrysburg OH, Woodhurst OH, Sylvania OH, and Shoreland OH.