Today, dental implant techniques provide a wide range of tooth replacement solutions including:

• Single Tooth Replacement
• Anterior Replacement
• Posterior Replacement
• Full Upper Replacement

The root implant—by far, the most popular—is the most effective because it mirrors the size and shape of a patient’s natural tooth. This implant is often as strong as the patient’s original tooth. The implant or artificial root is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, then allowed to heal and integrate with the bone. Once the healing process is completed and the jawbone is attached to the implant, the patient returns to the dental office where the implant is fitted with the new tooth.

This process generally takes anywhere from four to eight months.

Dental Implant-Supported Dentures

Dentures can slide around in the mouth and be uncomfortable, while dental implants, on the other hand, are a more permanent method of tooth replacement. The concept of dental implants arose from the patient’s need to secure loose-fitting dentures. If you are missing several or all of your natural teeth, you will benefit greatly from the combination of dental implants and dentures.

Dr. Vance is a specialized dental implant dentist. He has years of dental implant experience and expertise. Dr. Vance and his team will create the best dental implant plan to suit you and your dental needs.

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Post Implant Care

Although proper oral hygiene is always recommended for maintaining good dental health, it’s vital when a patient has received a dental implant. Bacteria can attack sensitive areas in the mouth when teeth and gums are not properly cleaned, thus causing gums to swell and jawbones to gradually recede.

Recession of the jawbone will weaken implants and eventually make it necessary for the implant to be removed. Patients are advised to visit their dentists at least twice a year to ensure the health of their teeth and implants. Dental implants can last for decades when given proper care.

Hear from our patients

According to our patient Steven W.: “I’ve had my implants for several years now and I highly recommend them. I was only able to support two implants on my lower jaw because of the lack of remaining bone. Even with just two, it’s such an improvement. I have two posts anchored to my lower jaw that connect to my dentures with rubber grommets. The dentures snap in and are held in place by the grommets that fit over the posts. Before I had the procedure, I used denture cream to hold them in place and it was always a gooey mess. During a meal, I would generally have to excuse myself at least once, go to the restroom, take them out, clean them and re-apply the cream; an extreme hassle. Now I usually take them out one time before bed, clean them, and snap them in again.

You can expect needed adjustments from time to time; but overall, I would definitely recommend the procedure. I’m rather used to them now, but when I first got them, I remember how amazed I was at the difference; I could actually enjoy eating again!”

The Vance Dentistry Difference

Under the care of Dr. Vance, you can be assured that his dental implant experience and knowledge will provide you with the care you deserve.  Dr. Vance enjoys serving patients on the east side of Cincinnati; Milford, Loveland, Goshen, Indian Hill, Montgomery.

BEFORE & AFTER

DENTAL IMPLANT BEFORE & AFTER