Dental Implants for Missing Teeth

Dental implants are a method for permanently replacing missing teeth. They are extremely versatile and can be used whether you are missing just one tooth or all your teeth. In Lynnwood, WA, at Dental Care Design, where Dr. Mark Janczakowski can help you determine if dental implants are right for you. Discover how dental implants restore beauty and function to your smile.

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants replace the roots of missing teeth and hold tooth restorations in place. They are small metal posts that look similar to a screw. The base of the dental implant is inserted into the jawbone like a tooth root. The top portion of the implant sits near the gum line and is where tooth restorations are placed. An abutment piece is used to attach crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures to dental implants. Once the tooth restorations are in place, the metal “root” portion of the implant will not be visible.

Candidates for Dental Implants

Since dental implants are placed directly in the jawbone, candidates for this tooth-replacement option must have an adequate amount of bone tissue in the jaw area. Through a naturally occurring process called osseointegration, the metal implants fuse to the bone. This process cannot occur properly if there is insufficient bone tissue. The fusing of the two materials is what makes dental implants so strong and secure. Replacement teeth anchored by dental implants will not shift out of place.

Bone loss is an unfortunate side effect of tooth loss so some individuals with missing teeth will not be candidates for dental implants. Bone tissue that is not supporting teeth is reabsorbed by the body. The experienced dentist at our office in Lynnwood, WA, can determine if dental implants are an option for you. If they are, we coordinate with a Specialist office to have the implant placed, and you return to our office to place the implant crown after the implants have been placed and healed.

The Benefits of Dental Implants

In addition to replacing missing teeth and their roots, dental implants offer numerous other benefits. They are versatile and can be used in conjunction with dental crowns, bridges, or dentures. Dental implants are also extremely secure and long-lasting. Many patients experience a boost in self-confidence with their newly restored smile. Additionally, dental implants significantly reduce or reverse the negative side effects of tooth loss, including:

  • Filling in gaps where teeth are missing
  • Preventing teeth from shifting into gaps
  • Restoring biting and chewing functions
  • Minimizing the strain on teeth that were compensating for missing ones
  • Providing support for facial muscles and reducing sagging
  • Improving speech altered by missing teeth
  • Stopping the bone loss in the jaw area

Dental implants are a secure and permanent way to replace missing teeth. For more information on dental implants in Lynnwood, WA, schedule a consultation with Dr. Janczakowski by calling Dental Care Design at (425) 771-9090.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "I recently experienced major dental trauma and was feeling alone, scared, and embarrassed. Rianna, Dr. J., and the entire DCD Team took amazing care of me and answered all of my questions and helped me get through a very tough time. Their work is very professional and precise and I would recommend DCD to anyone."
    Andrea L.
  • "Dental Care Design is fantastic! Very professional with a great sense of humor! I have been a client for many years and I am always impressed with how the staff treats me and my family. They genuinely care for their clients and it shows! I will be a lifetime client!!"
    Kathy E.
  • "I would like to thank Dr. J. and his wonderful staff for their warmth and quality of care. The staff exudes friendliness while maintaining a refreshing ambiance of professionalism."
    Ashlei A.
  • "I have been a very satisfied patient at Dental Care Design for ten years. Over the years, DCD has provided me with a wide range of dental services, including cleaning, crowns, fillings, and veneers. Along with my total satisfaction with their work, I have also been impressed with their professional attention to my personal needs and comfort during each visit."
    Pam E.
  • "Visiting your office has been the best dental experience ever. You have looked after our best interests and the experience has always been so painless. I feel 100% comfortable with my kids having their work done there as well. I know my family and I are in good hands and can’t thank you enough."
    April L.
  • "I recently had some rather extensive dental work done at Dental Care Design. Dr. Janczakowski and his team did a great job, and I was very happy and pleased with the results."
    Sybil R.
  • "I moved to Washington 2 years ago, at that time I was able to locate Dental Care Design and become established as a patient. Since that time Dr. J and his staff have demonstrated that they are knowledgable, practical, and effective. The Dental Care Design Team discusses recommended solutions to me for my dental issues and allows me to select the option most appropriate for my needs. Now that my teeth have been successfully restored I can focus on family, work, and leisure."
    Joe P.