Dental Implants on Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX

If you are missing one or more teeth, you may consider dental implants as a replacement option. However, some factors can influence their future prognosis. Our dentists will evaluate your oral cavity to determine whether you are an ideal candidate for dental implants in Houston, TX. Some factors that can impact the success of dental implants include:

• Oral Hygiene: Maintenance of proper oral hygiene is crucial for the success of dental implants. If you have plaque or tartar buildup, dental cavities, or gum infection, it is best to address them before implantation.
• Age: Ideally, we recommend dental implants for patients above the age of 18. This is because they have fully-developed jaws that can form a strong foundation for dental implants.
• Adequate Bone Structure: Dental implants require a solid base for proper functioning. If you suffer from bone loss, we will correct it first using bone grafts.
• Health factors: Excessive smoking, alcohol intake, diabetes, cancer, and some other factors can affect the prognosis of dental implants. We recommend addressing these conditions before implant surgery.

• Single Dental Implants
  If you have lost a single tooth, we can replace it with a single dental implant. It has three major components; implant post, abutment, and crown. We will insert the implant post in your jaw with a minor surgical procedure and allow it to fuse with the surrounding bone. After adequate healing, we will connect it with an abutment and place a dental crown on top to complete the treatment process.
• Multi-Tooth Bridge
  These are ideal for replacing adjacent missing teeth within the same arch. You may need two or more dental implants to form supportive pillars on either side of the bridge. The process is similar to that of single dental implants, but instead of a crown, we will place a dental bridge on top of the supporting implants.
• All-on-4 and All-on-6 Implants
  For replacing an entire arch of missing teeth, we prefer the All-on-4 or All-on-6 implantation techniques. The name indicates the number of implants placed in the jawbone to support dental prostheses. Unlike conventional dentures, they offer a fixed, long-term solution for the replacement of missing teeth.