Dental Implants

Bridges and dentures can be excellent solutions for replacing missing teeth. But for maximum performance and comfort, you should plan a visit to Just Clean Smiles for dental implants in Peralta, New Mexico. Our dentist, Dr. Benjamin Waites, works with an oral surgeon who places the implant body. Dr. Waites will then restore the implant providing the implant abutment and the crown. Dr. Waites can place mini-dental implants to stabilize mandibular or lower full denutres. To schedule your visit and see if you are a candidate for this treatment, call our office at 505-565-0609.

Dental implants are prosthetic teeth designed to replace your missing teeth and provide a long-term solution for your smile and oral health. Implants may be used to replace one tooth, several teeth or an entire arch of teeth. Implants consist of three main parts: an implant body, an implant abutment, and an implant crown or denture.

The implant body is a small screw, made of titanium or another biocompatible material, that replaces the tooth root. After being surgically placed into the jawbone, the implant body integrates with your bone tissue to provide a stable foundation for your tooth. It performs all the same functions as your original tooth root in stimulating your supporting bone to keep your mouth healthy.

Implant abutments attach to the implant body, providing a foundation for the implant crown or denture that fully restores your smile and completes your treatment. Depending on your individual needs, your implant restoration could be a single crown, a bridge or a denture. Our dentist will take care to help ensure that your implant restoration is designed to fit your mouth perfectly and provide you with a beautiful result.

It is crucial that you replace missing teeth as soon as possible. Missing teeth can cause your supporting bone tissue to deteriorate, leading to problems with your bite and misalignment of your remaining teeth. Implants are considered the optimal replacement for your missing teeth as they look, feel and function exactly like your original teeth and, with proper oral hygiene care, can last a lifetime.

Give us a call today to schedule your consultation and find out more about how dental implants can benefit you!