Missing teeth affect more than your smile — left unaddressed, they can reshape your bite and your confidence over time. Dental implants remain the most complete answer: a permanent, natural-looking replacement that also protects the bone underneath.
How Dental Implants Work
An implant is a small, screw-shaped titanium post placed directly into the jawbone, where it fuses with the surrounding bone over time. Once healed, a custom porcelain crown is attached on top, creating a replacement tooth that blends seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
Why Implants Matter Beyond Appearance
When a tooth is lost — to decay, extraction, or injury — the jawbone beneath it begins to shrink, since it no longer receives the stimulation a tooth root provides. Over time, that bone loss can change facial structure and cause neighboring teeth to loosen or shift, affecting bite, speech, and chewing. Implants are the only tooth-replacement option that restores that root-level stimulation, helping preserve both jawbone and facial structure long-term.
Key Advantages
- High long-term success rate
- Permanent, with proper care
- Indistinguishable from natural teeth
- Improved chewing and speech
- No adhesives, no worry about slipping or shifting
Implant Options at Densley Dental
- Single-tooth implants — the standard for replacing one missing tooth; they never decay and never need a root canal
- Multi-tooth implants — one or two implants can support a bridge replacing several teeth at once
- Implant-supported dentures — also called snap-on dentures, these lock securely in place for whole-arch replacement
Curious whether implants are right for you? Call Densley Dental at (702) 212-6641 to schedule a consultation.