Implants

Dental Implants

Family Dental Care of Fitchburg is your smart choice for dental implants in Fitchburg.

Dental implants can be a smart choice if your teeth have been damaged. Today’s implants are strong, stable, and long-lasting; and when done by the expert dentists at Family Dental Care of Fitchburg, they will look, feel, fit, and function just like natural teeth. Dental implants are an affordable and convenient solution to help you restore your smile.

You can be comfortable with dental implants.

Last year, over half a million implants were performed in the United States. Why? Because it’s a proven procedure with multiple advantages, including:

  • Long-lasting — Dental implants are designed to last and provide a cost-effective option when you need teeth replaced.
  • Secure — Modern implants look and feel natural, without the slipping of dentures.
  • Protective — Implants preserve your jawbone and help protect your teeth against further damage.
  • Convenient — Unlike dentures, implants are placed in your mouth and do not need to be removed for maintenance. No adjacent teeth are ground down or disturbed.
  • Comfortable — The shape of your face and smile stays intact with implants. You can talk and eat like normal. 
  • Empowering — Implants fill in missing teeth to unleash your full smile.

Dental implants are a trusted process.

The team at Family Dental Care of Fitchburg will walk you through, and  answer any questions you may have, at every step of the procedure. First, the jawbone area just below your gums is fitted with metal posts. Once in position, the dental implants are mounted securely on these posts, giving you the look and feel of a brand-new tooth! Not only will your self-esteem improve, but your oral health will as well.

Don’t live with a hole in your smile.

Want to learn more about dental implants or schedule an appointment? Call Family Dental Care of Fitchburg at 608-286-1466 to hear about your options.

Abutment and Placement

Most implants have three pieces: the implant that goes in your bone, the abutment (or connector) that holds the tooth, and the crown tooth that attaches to the abutment. The crown is shaped like a tooth and made to look like the others around it so that it is not obviously false. Abutments are made of different materials, most commonly titanium, but they can also be made of gold or zirconia. A special type of dental cement is used to keep the crown attached to the abutment. Well made dental implants have a very tight connection between the implant and the abutment. This is important for the long-term maintenance of your bone around the implant.

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Implants vs. Bridges

Dental implants are the next best thing to your healthy, natural teeth. Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, fits and functions like a natural tooth when implanted by your dentist.  While dental implants may need periodic adjustments, they can last a lifetime when properly placed and cared for over time.

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Implant-Supported Bridges

A bridge is a restoration for two or more missing teeth in a row. Common restorations like fixed bridges or removable partials can cause the surrounding bone to weaken because they are dependent on adjacent teeth for support. However, implant-supported bridges integrate with the natural bone, providing a much stronger and more natural restoration.

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Implant-Supported Crowns

A dental crown is a restoration that replaces the top part of the tooth. A single tooth that needs to be completely replaced can be restored utilizing an implant-supported crown. The crown is typically made of porcelain, giving the restoration a natural look.

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Implant-Supported Dentures

An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture (a removable partial denture or a complete denture that covers and rests on one or more remaining natural teeth, the roots of natural teeth, and/or dental implants) that is supported by, and attached to, implants. A regular denture rests on the gums and is not supported by implants.

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