Apex Dental offers complete treatment for dental implants in Northborough, MA. Dr. Robert J. Gauthier is one of the few general dentists in the area with dental implant experience. He provides this service for patients with one or more missing teeth. The type of dental implant you get will depend on the number and location of your missing teeth and your oral health.
Dr. Gauthier will create a personalized treatment plan for your new dental implants. He will perform the surgical placement of the dental implant and the restoration of the crown, bridge, or denture. If you need a specialist, Dr. Gauthier will make a referral and coordinate your treatment.
Types of Dental Implants
We offer a variety of types of dental implants to meet each patient’s unique needs.
We will create a custom treatment plan that depends on:
- Your number of missing teeth
- The placement of the missing teeth
- Your bone density
- The type of restoration
Keep reading to learn about the dental implant treatments we offer and which one might be best for you.
Single Tooth Replacement
Even one missing tooth can cause oral health issues that will be costly to repair in the future. Dr. Gauthier recommends a dental implant-secured dental crown. This permanent solution will not need maintenance in the future. Dr. Gauthier will surgically place the implant post into your root canal.
The dental crown will be custom-designed to fit your smile aesthetically. We will match it to the exact color, shape, and size of your natural teeth so it blends in seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
Replacing Multiple Teeth
If you are missing several teeth, you can either replace each one with a dental implant-secured dental crown or a dental implant-secured dental bridge. A dental implant-secured dental bridge is appropriate if you have several consecutively missing teeth. Several dental implant-secured dental crowns are appropriate if you have nonconsecutive missing teeth.
If you qualify for dental implants, Dr. Gauthier will recommend a dental bridge or dental crown. Dental implants provide more structural support for the jaw and bite and need less maintenance. They provide a permanent natural functioning and aesthetic looking restoration.
Replacing an Entire Arch of Teeth
Dr. Gauthier offers dental implant-supported dentures. They offer better retention and long-term benefits than traditional removable dentures. This option is suitable for patients who are missing an entire top or bottom arch of teeth. Dentures can cause many struggles for some patients, including restricted diet and slipping.
Implant-supported dentures will eliminate that slipping, and there are no dietary restrictions. They also eliminate the need for glues, adhesives, soaks, or rinses.
Dr. Gauthier will coordinate the surgical phase with a local specialist. The surgeon will place as few as four dental implants in the jaw to maintain a healthy jaw bone structure. These implants will secure a denture.
All-on-Four Implants
All-on-Four is a type of implant that is used to replace an entire arch of teeth. It uses four implants, each placed at a strategic angle, to support a full arch restoration.
We place the implants in areas with the highest bone density. However, we recommend All-on-Four because it benefits patients who lack enough bone for treatment. This treatment can eliminate the need for bone grafting.
All-on-Four supports custom-made dentures to match your natural teeth. They look natural and let you eat, speak, and use your teeth normally.
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Schedule A Dental Consultation
If you have missing teeth, we offer dental implants in our Westborough, MA, Shrewsbury, MA, and Northborough, MA. Request a dental appointment today with Dr. Gauthier to discuss your oral health, concerns, and budget. We will see if dental implants are the right choice for you.