Dental implants are not teeth by themselves! A dental implant replaces missing teeth with a prosthesis. It consists of a small titanium post or fixture inserted into the jawbone, then topped with a crown (cap), a bridge, a partial denture, or full denture. After the implant integrates with your bone, the artificial tooth/teeth are attached to the implant through an abutment.

There are three components to an “implant tooth”:

The dental implant itself

The abutment

The artificial tooth

Most people who are missing just one tooth, multiple teeth, or all of their teeth can benefit from dental implants. Your dentist will determine if dental implants are right for you.

Humans are “blessed” with two different sets of teeth (our baby teeth and adult/permanent teeth). As the third set of fixed teeth, dental implants can replace a single or multiple missing permanent teeth due to dental decay or gum disease. Implants can last a lifetime and improve your appearance, self-confidence, and your ability to eat what you like and live an active lifestyle. Unlike natural teeth, dental implants are made of titanium, which cannot decay.

No. Implants are fixed solidly into the bone, which allows the teeth to be replaced in a way that is as close to natural as possible.

Depending on an individual’s health and habits, it varies. The success rate of dental implants is above 90-95 percent for healthy individuals with good oral hygiene and good health.

Contact Perry Family Dentistry in Mount Vernon, WA, area to schedule a free consultation or appointment to find out if Implants are the right choice for you! Call us at (360) 424-3133, or you can book your appointment online.