Dental Implants in Paradise, NV
At Russell Dental, we are pleased to offer tooth replacement with dental implants for patients all around the Las Vegas area.
Dr. Simon Tsang is an experienced dentist with advanced training in dental implantology. He offers a full range of implant services, including placement, restoration, bone grafting, and sinus lifts.
How Does a Dental Implant Work?
Implants are unique because they replace an entire tooth, not just the part that shows when you smile.
A dental implant is a titanium replacement tooth root that Dr. Tsang places surgically in the jawbone. During the next 3–6 months, bone and tissue grow around the screw-like threads of the implant as it heals. This process is called osseointegration, and when it's complete, the implant is as much a part of your dental anatomy as the original root was.
In the final step, Dr. Tsang attaches a beautiful, durable custom dental crown to the implant that enables you to chew your favorite foods comfortably again.
What Are Dental Implant Benefits?
Dental implants are an ideal tooth replacement because they offer numerous benefits.
Helps Stop Jawbone Loss
Tooth roots hold your teeth in place but do much more; they stimulate healthy jawbone regeneration. The process stops when you lose a tooth root, and the jawbone in that area immediately starts to shrink—as much as 25 percent in the first year alone.
An implant resumes the root's job, keeping the jawbone healthy and stopping additional bone loss. The implant stabilizes remaining teeth and fills out your features for a fuller, more youthful appearance.
Restores Comfortable Chewing
If you've lived with missing teeth, you know it's painful or impossible to chew certain foods. This affects your nutrition and quality of life as you have to give up the foods you love.
A dental implant restores full chewing function, so you feel comfortable indulging in foods like crisp apples and corn on the cob that you've been denying yourself.
Implants Last a Lifetime with Proper Care
Unlike tooth replacements like bridges and dentures that need to be replaced, an implant becomes part of your dental structure. Your implant can last a lifetime if you stay current with routine teeth cleanings and brush and floss consistently.
What's Involved with Getting a Dental Implant?
First, our dentist needs to see if you are a good dental implant candidate. Essentially, there must be enough dense jawbone in the area to successfully place an implant.
Are You a Good Implant Candidate?
Dr. Tsang determines density by evaluating the bone with advanced 3-D cone beam imaging (CBCT). If the jawbone is strong and healthy, we plan the next step: implant placement.
In some cases, there is not enough bone to support an implant, and Dr. Tsang will discuss bone grafting as an option. The grafting healing process takes 3–6 months, after which you can get your implant.
Dental Implant Placement Procedure
Dental implant placement requires the skill and expertise of a specially trained dentist like Dr. Tsang. The procedure is more comfortable than you might think because we administer a local anesthetic and ensure the area is fully numb so that you won't feel anything.
After the implant heals, we customize a high-quality zirconia dental crown to complete your smile. If we're placing multiple teeth, we would place several implants and then create a custom bridge or implant-supported denture to restore function and appearance.
Implants provide the stability that removable dentures don't have. By pairing them with implants, we deliver dentures that offer the most secure, comfortable fit possible. You'll wear your new dentures confidently, knowing they'll stay put no matter what foods you eat or how hard you laugh or sneeze!
Book an Appointment to Learn More about Implants
Dental implants are a long-lasting option that restores comfortable chewing and the confidence to show off your smile again if you need to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth. If you have one or more missing teeth and want to discuss tooth replacement options, please call Russell Dental to schedule an appointment.
We serve the entire Las Vegas area, including Paradise and Henderson.