Maryland Holistic Dental Implant Center: Replace One or All Teeth

Dental implants in the holistic dental office

Holistic dental implants uses a combination of proven dental implant science and biological techniques such as platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and ozone. PRF stimulates the bodies natural pathways to grow bone during grafting procedures.

Zirconia and titanium implants

Single teeth or replace all your teeth with implants made of a ceramic called zirconia. We also use titanium implants for many full mouth implant cases and for people who do not have concerns about metal allergies, thin gums and teeth clenching.

Implant Consultation with Dr. Adams

First you will meet Dr. Adams.  Dr. Adams will personally review your case, determine your needs and understand your expectations. It all starts with an examination of your condition. And determining what implant option is ideal for you. For example, if you want permanent implant teeth that stay in your mouth, Dr Adams will not price out a removable denture with implants. We will create a personalized treatment plan for you that will meet or exceed your expectation. Clear Choice implants usually does a one-piece replacement for all upper or lower teeth. Often people do not need to replace all teeth, but one or a select few. Because we offer the full spectrum of implant services we will offer the solution that fits you needs and expectations only.

Who is a Candidate for Implanting teeth?

Basically anyone who is healthy and needs a new tooth implant. It is rarely a good idea to do a implant for a growing child. Girls can receive teeth implants after the age of 15 and boys should wait till 17 and maybe 18. After child development, age is not a factor. As long as someone sees value in having teeth and is in a stable healthy condition, he/she can get implants. Mouth implants can be received by 95 year olds who still find joy in eating and 21 year olds who need a tooth replaced for the remainder of their lives.

Does Gum and Periodontal Disease Harm Implant Prognosis?

Gum disease is a disease of the ligament connection between the teeth, gums and jawbone. Dental implants do not connect to the jaw bone by way of ligaments. Tooth implants connect directly to the jawbone and gum tissue as bone grows arounds and attaches directly to implanted roots. Once the natural teeth are removed, gum disease and periodontal disease typically resolves because the periodontal ligaments are no longer present. In cases of advanced gum disease it may be better to remove teeth with gum disease and get implants to prevent losing bone. Once bone is lost, it can be very difficult and expensive to do grafting to get the bone to grow back.

Advanced Gum Disease causes Inevitable Bone Loss

In fact, once a moderate to severe condition of gum disease is diagnosed, it is usually better to remove the involved teeth as quickly as possible to save bone from periodontal disease. Removing the natural teeth in the case of periodontal disease will preserve bone which is much needed bone for dental implants. Leaving teeth in the mouth during a hopeless periodontal disease case is a big mistake. Time is of the essence or you will never be able to get implants. Once teeth are removed, it is very important for an implant dentist to place implants as quickly as possible to avoid bone loss.

Removing Gum Disease Teeth Early Improves Dental Implant Success

During the progression of gum disease, the jaw bone will progressively be lost to the point where the teeth will become loose and fall out. At the point where the teeth fall out, there will be very little remaining bone for tooth replacement. By removing the teeth early in gum disease, the prognosis for dental implants is a lot better. Tooth implantation turns out a lot better with more bone and expensive gum and bone grafting may be avoided by acting early in the case of gum disease. Many gum disease cases are hopeless over time where inevitably it is a matter of time before all the bone around the teeth deteriorates and tooth loss is the final doom. In these cases tooth replacement with implants, dentures or anything becomes nearly impossible. At least without extensive jaw bone surgery for bone and guided tissue regeneration. Dr Adams is a great implant dentist, but literal miracles are tough.

How to Replace Teeth with Implants:

Once an implant heals and integrates Dr. Adams can connect teeth to the implants by connecting it to a connector called an abutment. The abutment is first permanently attached to the implant root (usually by way of a special screw). There are many different kinds of abutments that are used for different tooth replacement options. For example, one abutment may be designed to connect a single tooth whereas another abutment can be used to connect an implant denture to an implant. Snap-on dentures use a locator abutment made by Zest Anchors.

How Long does it take for Implants to Osseointegrate?

The typical healing period for a dental implant is 10 – 18 weeks depending on the quality of bone, the health of the patient and whether or not any bone grafting surgery was necessary at the time of implant surgery.

What is the best way to get a single tooth replaced

Have the bad tooth carefully removed and an implant placed immediately on the day of tooth removal. This is called immediate implant placement. Immediate implant surgery technique preserves gum and bone levels, saves time, often saves money and who wants to go through two different oral surgeon services – tooth extraction and dental implant surgery anyway.

How Long After a Bone Graft can I get a tooth Implanted?

If the tooth to be removed is infected or there has been bone loss, it may be necessary for an implant dentist to do a bone graft along with the tooth implant surgery. If the implant and bone graft can be done at the same time, implant healing will be complete in 10 – 18 weeks. In cases of severe infection or tooth abscess, it may not be possible to do immediate implant surgery. In these cases of more severe bone loss, it may be necessary to do a bone graft and place the implant 3 months after a bone graft healing period. If the bone graft and implant cannot be placed at the same time, it could take up to 6 months or even longer to get an implant.

How Long will I have Pain after Tooth Implantation Surgery?

It is not normal to have significant pain after implant surgery? Pain after jaw implant surgery should be minimal or non-existent. There may be minimal pain the day of getting a tooth implant and the night after giving way to mild to moderate soreness after the first 2 days. The soreness should be able to be managed with Ibuprofen or Tylenol. Your implant doctor should have given you an antibiotic after implant surgery. It is very important that you start and finish the antibiotics as prescribed by your implant dentist.

Why All on 4 Implants Should Not be done in One Day

Teeth should never be removed and permanently replaced in one day. Because the procedure cannot be truly “completed” in one day to the standards of todays implant dentistry. G4 Golpa is one implant center that performs this service but I see a huge opportunity for disappointment and dissatisfaction. Yes you can roll the dice and get acrylic or plastic teeth made by dentists who have in-office dental labs. Why do that, when you get new teeth in a day (the acrylic ones i just mentioned) and in a short period of time later get beautiful zirconia teeth that look gorgeous, are thinner and far more durable. Zirconia is a specialized porcelain that is way better than acrylic. The Zirconia has many brand names such as Prettau, Bruxzir and Hybridge. Make no mistake, G4 Golpa is delivering plastic teeth and praying that it all heals properly. The CAD/CAM systems that make the zirconia teeth are millions of dollars and the systems are not affordable for a dental office lab and the teeth take far longer than one day to make. But here is the long story…

Stop searching for Clear Choice locations and Clear Choice Cost. Give us a call today for a consultation about replacement teeth with teeth implants. Maryland Holistic Dentist and Dr. AdamsImplant is the holistic alternative to Clear Choice. We are the not a national chain and we will give your case individual attention from start to finish. Dr. Adams is a skilled implant specialist and we look forward to meeting you.

Single Tooth Implants

What is a Dental Implant?

A tooth implant is a root-shaped piece of titanium metal or zirconia / ceramic. The new “root” made by various pharmaceutical companies are made in many different sizes and shapes. Implants are put into the jaw bone and gum and bone grows around and attaches to the new root after a brief healing period. Once the implant has healed or osseointegrated, (2-4 months) teeth can be secured to the new implant roots.

When Should a Tooth be Replaced?

A tooth is best replaced the day it is removed. This is called immediate implant placement. The best way to avoid expensive gum grafting and bone grafting surgery is to prevent  bone and gum tissue loss from every happening.  A tooth should be carefully removed by an implant dentist and a proper sized tooth implant used replace the tooth root structure. Tooth roots can can be replaced with conventional titanium tooth root prosthetics or cosmetic implant teeth made of zirconia. Zirconia replacement roots are non-metallic, tooth colored and more biocompatible.

Benefits of Tooth Replacement with Implants:

Dental Implant Cost? How much is a Tooth Implant?

The “implant” or the root placed by the dentists can cost $1500 – $3000 depending on the kind of implant, who is placing the implant and where it is placed (i.e. Maryland vs NYC). For a single tooth, the implanted root will need an abutment and crown. Most patients think “tooth” when they hear “implant”. The implant is the root structure surgically placed by an implant specialist. But you will need a tooth or teeth for your implants. To replace a tooth with a implant, you will pay for implant, abutment, crown at the very least. Sometimes it is necessary to have gum and bone grafting too. but if all is need is implant, abutment and crown, the cost is $3500 -$6000 depending on the kind of implant, who is doing it and where the service if performed.

Implant Planning – Guided Surgery with CBCT by an ICAT Imaging system

A 3D X-ray is absolutely necessary prior to an implant dentist surgically placing tooth implants. Tooth Implant Surgery without a 3D Xray is like putting things into the walls of a house and ignoring wires ad pipes. The consequences can be dire. It is necessary to see all 3 dimensions of the jaw to avoid hitting and damaging vital structures such as nerves and arteries. The ICAT shows a 3D image of your entire upper and lower jaws for purposes of implant teeth planning and knowing exactly where to put the new implant root structure. The ICAT is a new and state of the art system for jaw and facial bone imaging. The ICAT also has digital tools to assist the implant dentist in planning proper implants and exact placement positions. The 3D images can also determine where bone deficiencies may exist and let the dental implant specialist know where bone grafting is necessary

Is Bone Grafting necessary with Tooth Implant Surgery?

Yes if you do not have enough bone to get tooth implants placed. Unless you want dentures or no teeth at all.

Pros and Cons of Dentures:

Permanent Teeth Implants Pros and Cons:

Dentures are the cheapest way to replace teeth,  but…

The least expensive way to replace a mouth of teeth is with conventional dentures. Dentures are not stable, meaning they become dislodged while eating and sometimes even when talking. Dentures are only 20-40% as functional as natural teeth and dental implant dentures. Many denture wearers suffer from weight loss, constipation and acid reflux. Teeth are responsible for chewing food into smaller pieces, so nutrients can be absorbed and enter the body. When food is not properly chewed it gets stuck in the stomach, ferments, causing indigestions, acid reflux, bloating, constipation and malnourishment.

Dentures cause bone loss and aging

When teeth are removed and not replaced with implants, there is loss of bone, shrinkage of facial structures and facial muscle atrophy. One of the quickest ways to look 10-20 years older is to have your face sink in and collapse after a full mouth of extractions and dentures. You should schedule a consultation with a qualified implant dentist.

The advantages of seeing a teeth implant professional for implant supported replacement teeth are: 80-100% of chewing function as natural teeth, minimal loss of bone, no sinking of facial structures, maintenance of digestive health, improved cosmetics, removal of all dental infections.

How Long do Implanted Teeth last?

If placed properly by a qualified implant specialist, in a health patient, an implanted tooth will typically last a lifetime

Can anyone get teeth implanted?

Any health person, with enough bone and who is not allergic to the material can get a teeth implants.

Does dental insurance cover implanting teeth?

Some insurances will cover 30-80% of the implant cost. Call our office at 301-421-1996 and we will determine your insurance coverages. Many companies are now paying for implants.

Are teeth implants permanent?

Yes. most implants will last a lifetime and are permanent.

Do Implants stay in the mouth? Do teeth implants fall out?

Implants do stay in the mouth and should not fall out during eating or talking or ever. The exception is implant dentures which are designed to be removed and replaced. Though dentures with implants are removable, implant dentures can be a great solution for implant dentists to offer.

Who does tooth implants?

generally implant surgery is done by a general dentist with implant training or a gum specialist (periodontist) or oral surgeon. No one dentist “specializes” in dental implants according to the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. A good general dentist may be the best option, since general dentists can be trained in implant surgery as well as crowns, bridges and dentures. Any dentist with a good knowledge of implant surgery and tooth restorations can be a qualified implant dentist.

How much does it cost for full mouth teeth implants?

Full mouth of teeth implants costs between $30K – $80K depending on whether the supported teeth are crowns, bridges or dentures. It also depends on the kind of implants (zirconia vs titanium), who is performing the service and where the procedure is being performed. It also depends on how many teeth need to be removed and whether or not there is the need for gum or bone grafting. The best thing to do is come in for a consultation and we will determine you options, how long it will take, how much it will cost and whether or not your insurance will pay anything.

Will it hurt after Implant Surgery?

not usually too much unless you had a lot of implants placed at the time of tooth removal or you do not follow the care instructions.