Dental Implants Cherry Hill

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants themselves are small titanium posts that are surgically placed below the gumline and into the jawbone to restore the roots of missing teeth. Due to their biocompatibility, they’re able to fuse with the bone structure through a process called osseointegration, creating a strong anchor for any type of prosthetic, including crowns, bridges, and dentures, to be attached to. The addition of the posts not only leads to replacement teeth that last longer, but also ones that feel and function like natural.

The 4 Step Dental Implant Process

1. Initial Consultation: The first step of every treatment is a consultation with Dr. Kessy Lee. At this appointment, our team will discuss your smile goals, examine your mouth, and capture any necessary diagnostic images to help determine whether you’re a good candidate. We’ll then create a custom-tailored treatment plan and walk you through it. Once all of your questions have been answered and you consent to moving forward with the procedure, we’ll schedule your surgery.
2. Dental Implant Surgery: Lee is able to place dental implants in her office, allowing patients to forego the inconvenience of needing to schedule this part of the procedure with a separate specialist’s office. She’ll access the jawbone by making a small window in the gums and secure the dental implants.
3. Osseointegration & Abutment Attachment: After your surgery, you’ll undergo osseointegration, where the implants fuse with the jawbone. This typically occurs within about three to six months. Then, we’ll secure a small metal connector piece to the tops of your implants, called abutments.
4. Attaching the Final Restorations: After your final restoration has arrived at our office, we’ll call you back in for the last step—to attach your replacement teeth and complete your smile!

Benefits of Dental Implants

With countless unique benefits to offer that distinguish dental implants from their traditional restorative counterparts, it’s no surprise that they’re a top choice among patients. Some of the advantages that you’ll be able to enjoy include:

• Preservation of jawbone density and facial structure.
• Ability to eat and speak with greater ease.
• Lifespan of 35+ years with proper maintenance.
• Can replace any number of missing teeth.
• Restore up to 80% of your biting power.
• Easy to maintain.

Why Choose Dr. Lee for Dental Implants?

When looking for a doctor who performs dental implants, experience matters. Dr. Lee has placed hundreds of dental implants since opening her practice in 1994 and has completed several specialized training courses, including a mini-residency through Implant Educator. Her experience in full-service implant dentistry surgery is widely recognized.

Every treatment and patient is different, and we will provide you with options that will fit your needs. If you are ready to reestablish self-esteem with a full and functional smile, give us a call today to schedule an appointment to discuss if dental implants are right for you.