If you’re seeking dental implants in Gilbert, look no further. We know the effects of missing one or more teeth can be profound, and dental implants can greatly improve aesthetic appearance and normal mouth functions. A single missing tooth can cause bite misalignment and improper function. Multiple missing teeth can significantly reduce your bite pressure, preventing you from chewing correctly. They can also cause bone atrophy and deterioration, creating that aged, gaunt, sunken facial appearance. And loss of teeth requires dentures - an embarrassing prospect that can dramatically alter your lifestyle.
We offer restorative dentistry in Gilbert, which provides patients with dental implants and other dentistry services that can eliminate the consequences of missing teeth and restore tooth functionality, boost self-confidence, and enhance quality of life. Dental implants restore mouth function by offering outstanding stability, preserving and promoting healthy bone tissue, correcting your bite, and preventing the loss of other teeth. Implants also optimize the stability and function of dentures.
The results are simply phenomenal. Our patients are amazed at how natural their implants look and are thrilled that they can eat virtually anything they want again!
Take back your life and enjoy the freedom of eating and smiling with confidence; call Dr. Sheldon Sullivan for your initial evaluation and revitalize your life today.
Skillfully placed dental implants are the most durable restorative solution available to modern dentistry, but the expertise required to restore them is rare. Dr. Sheldon Sullivan not only provides dental implants to his Gilbert and Mesa area patients, he lectures on the topic all across the country. Under the direction of renowned dentist Frank Spear, Dr. Sullivan is also a Clinical Educator for Spear Education, which mentors other dentists during live patient programs.
We recommend implants for people who:
· Wear a partial or a complete denture
· Suffer from severely decayed, fractured, or missing teeth
· Struggle with unresolved periodontal disease
· Have experienced a failed root canal
· Were born without certain teeth (congenital issue)
What does getting dental implants involve?
The process of getting implants requires a couple of visits to our restorative dentistry practice in Gilbert, AZ.
X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.
After several weeks of healing the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor. Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete. After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.
Our network of professional specialty dentists in Gilbert can rebuild full arches and entire mouths with dental implants, utilizing the latest digital dental technology. Depending on your unique situation, we can even place all of your implants and provisional restorations in a single day. The entire process happens while you sleep, and the benefits are impressive - accelerated healing and a recovery time significantly faster than the typical 4-6 months.
You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new implant.
The highest priority of our dental team is to return your full ability to eat, drink, and speak with complete confidence in your smile. Call our practice for more information about Gilbert dental implants to learn more.