Replace Your Missing Teeth with Predictable and Realistic-looking Dental Implants

Dental implants are a “modern miracle” for replacing teeth. Dental implants are an excellent option for replacing one or multiple missing teeth. Once in place, a dental implant restores your chewing and speaking ability to near-perfect.

Ready to revitalize your smile with dental implants in Peterborough, New Hampshire? Rediscover your healthy, confident smile with dental implants at Our Town Dental. Dr. Jihae Yang and her team are excited to help you regain full function so you can eat, smile, and talk without strain.

What are dental implants?

Dentures and bridges replace the “crown” part of your teeth. Dental implants replace the entire tooth, including the root. An implant is a biocompatible titanium fixture that is surgically placed in the jawbone. Over time, the implant fuses with the jawbone to form a solid foundation for your replacement teeth.

Dental implants can be restored with a crown, bridge, or denture—it depends on how many teeth you’ve lost. Whatever the restoration, the outcomes are impeccable. Dental implants allow you to smile, speak, and eat like natural teeth!

How are dental implants placed?

Many patients find the procedure more seamless than expected. Here’s what you can expect.

  • Initial examination: The dentist will use digital scans and x-rays to assess the health of your jawbone. If its height and width are insufficient, you’ll need bone grafting to restore lost bone tissue. Otherwise, your implants may fail to integrate successfully.
  • Implant surgery: Before starting, the dentist will numb your gums with powerful local anesthetics for a painless experience. Sedation dentistry is also available if you are anxious about the procedure. Once the patient is comfortable, the dentist will surgically insert a titanium post, which looks like a screw, into a designated area of the jawbone.
  • Healing: After surgery, you’ll need 4-9 months for the implant to osseointegrate with the jawbone. As you heal, observe good oral hygiene, quit tobacco use, and attend follow-up visits.
  • Abutment placement: Once you heal, the dentist will attach an abutment to your implant, which juts out of the gum line. The abutment connects the implant to the replacement teeth. Sometimes, the doctor can place the abutment during implant surgery.
  • Restoration: At last, the most thrilling phase of your dental implant journey! The dentist will complete your smile by placing a beautifully customized crown over your implants. A dental bridge or denture will be used if replacing several teeth.  

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dentists, patients, and everyone love dental implants. Here are reasons why you’ll also love dental implants.

  • They last many years with proper care
  • They look and feel like real teeth
  • Maintaining dental implants is similar to caring for your natural teeth
  • They prevent jawbone degradation
  • Dental implants are stable—they won’t shake or fall out when eating or speaking
  • The treatment has over 95% success rate
  • Dental implants can replace one or multiple missing/failing teeth
  • They don’t affect the health/stability of adjacent teeth

Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

Have you lost confidence because of a missing tooth? Can’t enjoy your favorite meals because of tooth loss? Our Town Dental has helped countless people have their smiles back with dental implants. Let’s also help you to rediscover your beautiful smile! Call (603) 567-4955 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Yang and her team.