Dental Implants in Puyallup, WA

A Healthy Solution for Missing Teeth

Pacific Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons offer implant-based tooth restoration in Puyallup, WA. This is a true tooth replacement, meaning it replaces the root and the crown. Dental implants have been used for over 30 years and have a 98% success rate, making them a popular and successful solution for missing teeth.

Dr. Ben Johnson, Dr. Sohaib Soliman, Dr. Hwi Sean Moon, Dr. Kevin Huang, and Dr. Michael Baily are experts in placing implants and designing custom treatment plans unique to every patient. If you are missing one or more teeth in Puyallup, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at our office.

Replace a Missing Tooth or Teeth

Adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but damage, disease, and decay can cause them to fall out. If you do not replace a missing tooth, the jaw bone will slowly deteriorate in that area. Jaw bone atrophy can cause facial features to sag and other teeth to shift out of position. This is because a tooth’s root stimulates the jaw bone during chewing, keeping it healthy. Without a tooth in place, the jaw bone receives no stimulation and weakens.

Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that maintains the integrity of the jaw. If there is not enough bone to support an implant, we can place a bone graft to regrow bone in that area. A healthy jaw promotes healthy gums and teeth, which prevents complications like periodontal disease or gum disease due to atrophy or tooth loss.

Types of Dental Implants in Puyallup, WA

Whether you’re missing one, a few, or all of your teeth, we can help you achieve a complete and healthy smile. Your oral surgeon will help determine the right solution for you during the consultation.

• Single Implants. Whether you’re missing one, a few, or all of your teeth, your oral surgeon can place a dental implant anywhere in the mouth where you desire a new, healthy tooth.
• Implant-Supported Bridges. Traditional implants require your healthy teeth to be reshaped in order to fit the bridge. Dental implants can support the bridge instead, protecting your natural teeth and preventing bone loss.
• Immediate Implants. An implant post can be placed on the same day as a tooth extraction, provided you have enough healthy jaw bone. Receiving a same-day dental implant saves you time and money by reducing the number of appointments necessary for tooth restoration.
• Smile Complete^™ Full-Arch Restoration. Multiple dental implants can support a fixed denture in one or both dental arches. This is ideal for patients missing many or all of their teeth and provides you with a brand new smile that looks and functions just like natural, healthy teeth.
• Ceramic Implants. Ceramic implants, or zirconia implants, are a metal-free alternative to traditional implants and are great for patients with titanium allergies. These implants are made of tooth-colored ceramic and offer great esthetic results because there is no metal post that can potentially show through the gum tissue.
• Zygomatic Implants. Patients who lack sufficient upper jaw bone density may not qualify for traditional implants, but can still achieve healthy tooth restoration with zygomatic implants. Zygomatic implants are inserted into the zygomatic bone, or cheekbone, and function just like traditional implants. They may also eliminate the need for a sinus lift procedure.

Dental Implant Surgery

We will outline the details of your treatment during your first visit. At this time, we will also take 3D scans of your mouth and discuss your options for anesthesia.

Your surgeon will make a small incision in the gum tissue and place the implant post. If you need a tooth extracted, it will be removed with forceps and then an implant post will be placed in the empty socket, provided there is enough bone to support it. We may place a bone graft if the jaw bone has weakened and needs more support. Some cases may require an additional appointment to receive the implant once the graft has fully healed.

The implant post will fuse with the jaw bone over the next several months. During this time, your surgeon will place a connecting abutment and once you have healed, your restorative dentist will place the final crown. You can expect to return to your normal routine a few days after surgery. Be sure to follow your post-operative instructions closely to keep your implant clean and cared for.

Our practice offers a non-opioid option for pain relief after surgery. Ask your doctor about EXPAREL^®.

Dental Implant: Cost & Value

Several factors determine the cost of a dental implant: how many you need, if you need bone grafts or extractions, your choice of anesthesia, and your dental insurance. We will provide you with a cost estimate upfront so you know exactly what to expect.

Removable dentures are clunky and many patients find them embarrassing. They must be replaced every few years and must be removed during eating and cleaning. Unlike dental implants, dentures and bridges do not maintain jaw bone health.

Dental implants are the only solution for missing teeth that actively improve your oral health by keeping your jaw healthy. They remain in your mouth at all times and are cared for simply through brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. While dentures and bridges may be cheaper upfront, the cost of replacing them every few years and possibly needing more extensive bone repair surgery down the line can be very expensive.

Denture Replacement With Dental Implants

Dentures are a quick, non-invasive way to replace missing teeth. However, patients who wear dentures often experience discomfort, embarrassment, and seek a better solution. Dental implants are an ideal alternative to traditional dentures and eliminate the inconveniences associated with removable full or partial dentures.

Dentures must be replaced every few years, whereas implants can last a lifetime with proper care. Dental implants also prevent bone loss, which dentures do not. You can replace a full denture through full-arch restoration, which involves attaching a denture to several implant posts for stability and functionality. Contact our office today to learn more about denture replacement in Puyallup, WA.

Denture Replacement With Dental Implants

Dentures are a quick, non-invasive way to replace missing teeth. However, patients who wear dentures often experience discomfort, embarrassment, and seek a better solution. Dental implants are an ideal alternative to traditional dentures and eliminate the inconveniences associated with removable full or partial dentures.

Dentures must be replaced every few years, whereas implants can last a lifetime with proper care. Dental implants also prevent bone loss, which dentures do not. You can replace a full denture through full-arch restoration, which involves attaching a denture to several implant posts for stability and functionality. Contact our office today to learn more about denture replacement in Puyallup, WA.