About Dental Implants

The closest alternative to your natural teeth.
Tooth loss is widespread among adults, especially as we age. Rather than living with the discomfort and hassles of dentures, you can enjoy a more natural alternative by choosing dental implants provided by Atlanta West Dentistry. Dental implants can replace one or more missing or damaged teeth with a permanent solution that leaves your smile looking natural and allows you to eat the foods you love again – in as little as one day. So why wait any longer to regain your smile and self-confidence?

All-On-4 Implant Procedure

At Atlanta West Dentistry, Our implant experts offer everything needed for the All-On-4 dental implant procedure in one location – allowing us to give you the highest quality care and your new teeth often in just one day. You’ll work exclusively with our top implant specialists, who have placed and restored thousands of implants and will oversee every phase of your procedure.

Our office features a 3-D CT scanner and other advanced technology, making our location one of the top dental facilities in the area. On the day of the surgery, the entire process is usually completed in one day, and you leave our office with fully functioning teeth.

If you are tired of wearing your denture or if your denture is loose and ill-fitting, the All-on-4 or Teeth-in-a-Day procedure will help you get rid of your denture and provide you with permanent teeth. If you are about to lose your teeth or have many missing teeth, the All-On-4 procedure is your answer.

Making Dental Implants Affordable.

Atlanta West Dentistry offers the latest solution in dental implants, which combines many high-end technologies in implant dentistry while incorporating treatment cost affordable for most patients.

Prices for full-mouth dental implants start at $325 a month for a top or bottom arch. Other options, of course, are available to help you get back your natural-looking, healthy smile.

In nearly every situation at Atlanta West Dentistry, if you have missing teeth or are wearing a denture, we have just the right affordable solution for you. It's just a matter of determining which option meets your needs and fits your budget.

To learn more about your financing options, please see our Financial Policy.

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The Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants are a valuable alternative to an uncomfortable prosthesis like dentures. The implants themselves are small fixtures produced from titanium that serve a purpose similar to the roots of natural teeth. They are fused to the jawbone and support prosthesis and dental bridges, helping them perform as our natural teeth would. Once the implants are put in place, you’ll be able to replace anything from a missing tooth to a whole set of teeth.

Given the numerous benefits and aesthetic qualities Dental Implants offer, they have become the preferred method of tooth replacement today.

Dental Implants look and function like natural teeth.

Dental Implant treatment is much more than a simple cosmetic solution. The implant itself (the invisible fixture-like structure below the gum line) provides the foundation or support for a dental crown that sits on top of the implant and is the visible portion of the tooth.

The implant replaces the root structure (i.e., support) for the tooth, providing a stable base and preventing the prosthesis from sliding or moving like dentures.

Once placed, replacement teeth are difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth. The clinical team at Atlanta West Dentistry will adapt the color, shape, and contour of the new teeth to match your natural teeth. In effect, you'll feel like you have your smile back.

Dental Implants prevent bone loss and maintain your youthful appearance.

Every day you wear dentures or have missing teeth, you experience bone loss where the bone literally breaks down, and the material is reabsorbed back into the body (called “Bone resorption”). Significant bone loss can shrink the contours of the jawbone, causing wrinkled lips and a sunken mouth and chin, making you look much older than you have to. Maintaining your natural bone is one of the most important advantages of dental implants. Dental implants can help counteract that by preventing resorption of the jawbone, stimulating bone growth, and stopping bone loss almost entirely.

Dental implants enable you to eat and enjoy foods you love again.

Wearing an upper denture prevents you from really tasting food because the roof of your mouth is covered. With dental implants, it’s unnecessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so you can truly enjoy the taste of your favorite foods again. Further, since the implant replaces the entire tooth and the tooth root, it functions more like your natural teeth, with a strong, stable foundation that allows comfortable biting and chewing. Fresh vegetables, corn, fruits, and even steak are back on the menu.

Dental Implants can last a lifetime.

The implant screw itself won’t decay and is designed to last for the rest of your life, assuming you receive regular dental check-ups every 6 months.

While the exact material used will affect the overall life expectancy of crowns (the piece that sits atop the implant), patients can often enjoy them for a lifetime.

The basics of dental implants.

Each dental implant has three parts:

  1. Implant: A screw that acts as an artificial root for your new teeth. This appliance permanently fuses to your jaw, giving the tooth its stability.
  2. Abutment: The small metal object, usually made of titanium or zirconia, that serves as a base for the crown and acts as the connection between the implant that supports and holds a tooth or set of teeth.
  3. Crown: The realistic-looking artificial tooth. The crown is placed once your jawbone from the implant placement and is strong enough to support the use of the new tooth. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain.

Dental Implants FAQs

Are dental implants the best way to replace missing teeth?

Dental professionals widely agree that implants can achieve the most natural-looking and long-lasting solution for missing or damaged teeth. Their durability, functionality, and realistic appearance have led to growing demand as patients look beyond traditional dentures and bridges to a more effective solution for tooth loss.

How long will dental implants last?

Implants can last many years if cared for properly. Many implants have been in place for more than 40 years.

How do I know if I am a candidate for dental implants?

Anyone healthy enough to undergo a tooth extraction is likely a suitable candidate for dental implants. However, these are certain conditions that may complicate or prohibit implant treatment. Patients with certain complications, such as chronic diseases, heavy smoking, or alcohol abuse, may not be candidates for implants. Your doctor will determine whether or not this treatment is right for you after a complete physical exam and evaluation of your medical history.

Does getting dental implants hurt?

Although discomfort varies from person to person, most patients say it was much less discomfort than they thought it would be. During the surgical procedure, you will be given an anesthetic to feel little or no discomfort. When placing the implants, the doctor uses gentle techniques, and because the doctor is working in a clean environment, there is little chance for infection. If you follow all post-operative instructions and take the required antibiotics, there is minimal discomfort. All patients are given pain medications, but many don’t use them.

What can be done if I don’t have sufficient bone tissue to support implants?

Inadequate bone tissue may necessitate a surgical bone grafting procedure before implantation. Over time, bone in the area of missing teeth will naturally shrink and a bone graft may be required to ensure stability for the implant. During your consultation you will be advised whether a bone graft or a sinus lift procedure will be necessary in your case to ensure the stability of the implant.

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