Dental Implants | Little Silver Family Dental

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Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants in Little Silver & Red Bank

Dental implants are an excellent option if you’re missing one or more teeth and want a solution that looks and feels natural. At Little Silver Family Dental in Little Silver, NJ, we use dental implants to provide a secure, long-lasting alternative to removable dentures. Because implants are placed directly into the jawbone, they offer outstanding stability and support for crowns, bridges, or dentures—so you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Made from durable, biocompatible titanium, dental implants act like natural tooth roots and are topped with custom-made teeth designed to blend seamlessly with your smile. With proper care, dental implants can last for many years, though occasional adjustments may be needed as part of normal wear. Contact us today to schedule your dental implant consultation.

Reasons for dental implants

● Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.● Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space.● Restore a patient’s confident smile.● Restore chewing, speech, and digestion.● Restore or enhance facial tissues.● Support a bridge or denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

What does getting dental implants involve?

The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.
X-rays, Cone Beam CT 3D imaging, and CEREC 3D digital scans are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. Dr. Andrew DiBenedetto will use this information to digitally plan your implant surgery and fabricate a surgical guide, allowing him to precisely replicate the digitally planned position in your jaw bone.
While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.
After several weeks of healing the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor. Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete. After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.
You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene and eating habits, alongside regular dental visits, will aid in the life of your new implant.
If you have questions about dental implants or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our office.