Dental Implants in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
At his Egg Harbor Township practice, Dr. Mendelsohn offers dental implants to patients who have suffered from tooth loss. Although some dentists have to refer patients to an oral surgeon for the dental implant procedure, Dr. Mendelsohn is recognized as a top Egg Harbor Township implant dentist and is skilled in the placement of dental implants and the placement of high-quality porcelain crowns. Dental implants are a robust and long-lasting treatment option for patients who have lost a single tooth or several teeth.
to Miss Out on Life?
Missing teeth and loose dentures make too many people sit on the sidelines and let life pass them by. However, today’s modern dentistry can replace everything from a single missing tooth to a completely missing arch with solutions like implant-retained dentures and full mouth dental implants.
Dr. Mendelsohn has had extensive training in this field and can help you find an implant option that is the best fit for you. He has the credentials to place and restore your dental implants. So don’t let another day go by without taking this important first step to restoring your confidence and your smile! Come visit our dental office in Egg Harbor Township today for a consultation.
Our teeth were designed to last us a lifetime. However, gum disease, cavities, or other conditions may progress to a point at which your dentist can no longer save a tooth. In those cases, an implant is a beautiful replacement. Made of medical-grade titanium, an implant looks, feels, and functions like your own tooth by replacing the tooth root you have lost.
The implant procedure is done right in our Egg Harbor Township office, with the use of Novacaine. If you are nervous, Dr. Mendelsohn can prescribe medication in the form of a pill combined with laughing gas in a treatment which we call sleep dentistry or Minimal Sedation! Patients generally describe the procedure and healing process as quick and painless.
To see if you are a candidate for implants, contact our office for a consultation. Centrally located in Egg Harbor Township, we proudly provide these services to many South Jersey residents. Visit our testimonials page to see how happy our patients are with their final results.
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What Are
Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed in the bone and holds a fake tooth to replace a missing tooth. Implants are an alternative to dentures and dental bridges. Implants replace both the teeth and their missing roots, whereas a denture only replaces the tooth.
How Is a
Dental Implant Done?
During your consultation with Dr. Mendelsohn, you will decide on the best treatment options for your dental implants. The dental implants procedure can be done in two visits. On the first visit, we will place the dental implant and then the post with a temporary tooth on top.
In a dental procedure, Dr. Erik Mendelsohn places the implant. The titanium implant is perfectly positioned at the correct angle, which allows for an easy time when placing the permanent tooth. Three months is the typical healing time, but you will be wearing a beautiful provisional tooth at that time.
Osseo-integration occurs during this time, which allows the bone to become one with the dental implant.
Once the bone integration has occurred around the implant, Dr. Erik Mendelsohn will place an abutment or post inside the dental implant so that a dental crown can be held in place over it.
Your new dental crown, which is custom-made by our laboratory, is cemented or screwed to the abutment.
Does the Implant Procedure Hurt?
Single-implant dental procedures take one hour to accomplish, and most are routine procedures. Many patients just use a local anesthetic. However, Dr. Erik Mendelsohn can prescribe medication in the form of a pill, which we call sleep dentistry or Minimal Sedation!
Some patients feel more comfortable utilizing a dental anesthesiologist, which makes this procedure very easy and keeps patients very calm. Dr. Erik Mendelsohn can prescribe pain medication to ease any post-operative discomfort. The healing period after your implant is very simple in most cases. Most dental implant patients have little or no post-operative discomfort. Dr. Erik Mendelsohn will give you printed instructions for how to care for yourself during recovery.
The loss of even one tooth can have significant changes for your health. The most obvious result is the gap that is created after you lose a tooth. Other consequences include the loss of chewing, which can contribute to an inability to eat a healthy diet due to tooth loss. While these are serious concerns, the biggest problem is the melting away of the bones in your jaw that support your face.
All bones in the body follow the old saying, “use it or lose it.” So if your jawbone is normally stimulated by chewing and the pressure the teeth put on the jawbone. So the fact that you are no longer using your teeth in the same manner as the unused muscles beneath a cast supporting a broken bone gets smaller. Without the support of your teeth and facial bones, your face will begin to look prematurely aged. The good news is that tooth replacement with dental implants offers a solution to help prevent bone loss.
Full Mouth Implant
Treatment Options
Dental implants can be an excellent option for the person who cannot function properly with a full denture. Implants can be used to fully rehabilitate a person’s smile while restoring both chewing capabilities and confidence. There is a wide variety of options to choose from when rehabilitating your teeth. The best option for you will be determined during a consultation between you and your dentist to give you the best treatment option that meets your needs.
Contact our Egg Harbor Township dental office today for a consultation! At Serenity Smile Designs: Cosmetic, Implant, & General Dentistry in Egg Harbor Township, we have had great success in pairing implants that contain snap-on buttons with dentures to help stabilize them. If you already have a denture or need a denture, as few as two implants may be very effective in stabilizing your denture. This very affordable implant option will make your denture remarkably tighter, improving chewing ability and increasing self-confidence. You no longer have to worry about your denture falling out when you eat or speak, nor will you need excess pastes and powders to hold your denture in place.
Snap-on Dentures
Implant-retained dentures are basically traditional dentures that rest on the gums for support but use dental implants with snap-on rubber inserts to prevent them from falling out. The rubber inserts are replaced twice per year. There is still movement of the denture since it rests on the gums for support. An upper denture does require palatal support, but it can be reduced more than a traditional denture. Implant-retained dentures require 2-4 implants with a rubber sleeve placed per arch and are generally cheaper than implant-supported dentures.
Bar Overdentures
These are implants with an attached bar system that provide strength and support to the implants, allowing us to take the pressure off the gums. It is a great option for those who want the ability to remove the prosthesis to clean it more easily, but still want the biting forces offered in other fixed options.
Bar Overdentures typically require 4 or more dental implants, depending on the bone quality of the patient.
Full Mouth Implants
This full mouth dental implant option is screw retained, supported by implants, and is only removed by your dentist. It is called a hybrid because it replaces the teeth and missing gums in cases where a person experiences jawbone loss and loss of pink gum tissue.
These are comfortable and natural-looking, but they do require more time and dexterity to care for them than other options. Your dentist will determine how often the hybrid denture is removed for cleaning and maintenance.
and Bridge Implant Treatments:
Proven to outlast other replacement options, an implant is considered the standard of care to replace a single missing tooth. The implant will serve as a root where a new tooth can anchor. It will also look, function, and feel like a natural tooth.
Other treatment options for tooth replacement, such as bridges, full or partial dentures, do replace missing teeth, but do nothing to stop the bone loss. A bridge also requires that two or more healthy teeth be shaved down to serve as the posts to support the bridge. This reshaping of these teeth can lead to future problems, which may warrant the need for root canal treatment, replacement of the bridge, and even lead to a complete loss and failure of the bridge. If the original abutment teeth fail, more healthy teeth must be sacrificed to serve as posts, while you continue to lose bone beneath the bridge.
With implants, however, the healthy teeth are left alone. They also transmit chewing forces to the jawbone, which reduces bone loss. This is why traditional treatment options for tooth replacement, such as tooth-supported bridges and full or partial dentures, address the cosmetic problems of missing teeth, but do not stop bone loss.
Tooth-supported bridges also require that two or more healthy teeth be prepared to serve as posts for a bridge. This can leave them at a higher risk for cavities and the need for root canal treatment. If the original abutment teeth fail, more healthy teeth must be prepared to serve as posts, putting other healthy teeth at risk. Implants are now considered the standard of care for tooth replacement. With implants, however, the healthy teeth are left alone. Dental implants, like natural teeth, also transmit chewing forces to the jawbone, which reduces bone loss that can lead to premature aging, weakening of the jawbone, and loss of chewing ability.
It is critical to understand that dental implants do require ongoing maintenance and enhanced oral hygiene protocols at home. The long-term success of your implants is dependent on your home care.
Since the dental implant is hidden under the bone, it requires no care. You take care of the exposed part of the dental implant, no different than your natural teeth – daily brushing and flossing to remove bacteria and food particles. If you come for your regular check-ups and professional cleaning, and practice good daily hygiene, your implant will serve you well indefinitely.
Dental implants are a permanent way for Dr. Erik Mendelsohn’s patients to restore missing teeth. If you have been living with missing teeth or with dentures that never quite seem to feel right, implants can give you a new, improved quality of life.
At Dr. Erik Mendelsohn’s dental practice, we have a friendly, knowledgeable team and a comfortable facility. If you would like to schedule a personal dental implants consultation with Dr. Mendelsohn or discuss other procedures, such as a Smile Makeover, Full Mouth Reconstruction, or any other treatment, call our office to schedule a consultation.
Hybrid dentures are typically removed annually to evaluate the gums and to clean the denture. There are special tools, such as super floss and a Waterpik, that are designed specifically for dental implants. Fixation screws are replaced periodically at an additional cost.
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Am I an implant candidate?
Most likely, you are a candidate for dental implants. In order to be sure that implants are for you, a consultation with Dr. Erik to review the quality of your bone, your medical history will determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
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Do implants hurt?
No, it is usually done under local anesthesia. Most procedures can be done in your dentist’s office.
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How much pain will I feel after implant placement?
The discomfort you may feel should be minor. Your dentist may prescribe medication to alleviate any pain you may have.
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How long does it take to place dental implants?
Usually 30-60 minutes, depending on the location and the number of implants.
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What can I eat after having an implant placed?
For about the first week, your doctor will tell you what you can and can’t eat. Normally, you will be on a soft diet or be instructed to chew on the opposite side until the sutures are removed.
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How long does implant placement take?
The implant placement usually takes forty-five minutes to an hour, depending on the location and the number of implants.
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How do I care for my implant?
Home care for your implants consists of brushing and flossing. Regular dental visits are required for long-term health and success.
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How long does an implant last?
If your body accepts the implant, it should last many years if cared for properly. Many implants have been in place for more than 40 years.
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What happens if my body rejects an implant?
The implant is removed, and the site is allowed to heal. Another implant can usually be placed after healing.
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Are dental implants covered by insurance?
Many insurance companies now do cover dental implants; however, some insurance companies still consider implants an elective procedure. Serenity Smile Designs: Cosmetic, Implant, & General Dentistry will do everything in our power to get your dental insurance to cover all of your procedures. You may contact your insurance to inquire, or we can send a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company to verify coverage. We also offer payment plan options to make your treatment more affordable.
Schedule your visit with our dentists in Egg Harbor Township, NJ and take the first step toward a healthier smile.
