Dental Implants

Dental implants are a very reliable source for effective tooth replacement. Whether you have lost one tooth or many, implants can provide a permanent solution that looks and functions normally.

Dental Implants in Birmingham, AL

Dental implants are a great option for patients who are missing one tooth or multiple. People who are missing teeth may have trouble speaking clearly or chewing food correctly. If this is left untreated, the teeth can shift and the jawbone can result in deterioration. The patient can also have facial structure loss along with bite imbalances. Dental implants can help a patient overcome short-term challenges, and can even prevent long-term problems.

Hall Cosmetic & Family Dentistry offers dental implants in Birmingham, AL. If you are interested in dental implants as a tooth replacement option, please contact our office for a consultation.

Illustration of a dental implant being placed into a row of teeth
  • What is a dental implant?

    Dental implants provide an artificial root system to maintain order and keep the remaining teeth in line. They are made of titanium metal and placed below the gumline. During the months following the placement of implants, the bone marrow surrounding the implants grows and holds the implants in place. This lets the implants act as a replacement for the root structure of the missing tooth. After that, an artificial tooth is placed on the implant, connected by a small metal piece (also known as an abutment).

  • What types of dental implants exist?

    Endosteal Dental Implants

    This is the most common type of dental implant. They are comprised of a titanium metal rod that is installed into the jawbone and a supporting post that is specifically designed to secure either a dental crown or a dental bridge.

    All-on-4 Dental Implants

    This option involves an entire top or bottom denture supported on just four implants. Each implant is strategically placed so that the replacement teeth remain steady and secure. The advantage of using four implants is that it helps promote faster patient recovery and reduces the likelihood of complications from possible implant failure.

    Read: What Are The Pros and Cons of Dental Implants?
  • What is the procedure for dental implants? Are dental implants safe?

    The first step is having the dentist consult and visually examine the site in the mouth where the dental implant is being considered. Then the oral surgeon needs to consider if there are any current teeth that need to be extracted and which type of bone graft needs to be conducted. These procedures will take place first and the patient will be allowed a few months to heal to ensure an adequate and strong bone is present at the site of the implant.

    Once this is determined, the dental implant is placed into the bone and a healing cap is placed over the implant so the healing phase can begin. This is followed by regular check-ups to ensure proper healing and that there is no infection around the place of surgery.

    Read: Are Dental Implants Safe?
  • What are All-On-4 dental implants?

    All-On-4 dental implants are a full set of implants designed to replace your entire upper or lower set of teeth. They fuse to your bone easier than traditional dental implants making them an alternative that comes with a quicker recovery time and a more permanent solution.

    Unlike conventional implants that require a dental prosthetic per implant, All-On-4 dental implants replace 16 teeth with only 4 implants. These implants are strategically embedded, to take advantage of areas that naturally contain more bone and support a prosthetic bridge, to which artificial teeth are attached.

    With All-On-4 dental implants you can replace your entire set of missing teeth in just one day, with fewer implants, and no bone grafts.

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Hall Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

6930 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
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Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: By Appointment Only
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Phone

(205) 991-7840