Dental Implants Cleveland
A Permanent Solution for Missing Teeth
When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, dental implants are the closest thing to getting your natural tooth back that our Cleveland practice has to offer. Dr. Harris places titanium implants and offers implant-supported dentures for patients missing several teeth. Unlike removable options, an implant becomes a permanent part of your smile—stable, natural-looking, and built to last. If you're exploring your options for replacing missing teeth, we welcome patients from Cleveland, Hopewell, Whisperwood, South Cleveland, and the surrounding area for an implant consultation.
Why Choose Woodbine Dental for Dental Implants?
- Titanium Implants Placed and Restored In-House
- Dentist Highly Experienced in Dental Implant Procedures
- Privately-Owned & Led by Dentist from Ooltewah
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium post that's surgically placed into your jawbone. Once it's fully healed and secured, it serves as an artificial tooth root, and a custom-made crown is attached on top. This creates a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like a real one. And because the implant fuses with your jawbone over time, it offers a level of stability and durability that other tooth-replacement options, like traditional bridges or dentures, just can't match.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
Getting a dental implant doesn't happen all at once. It unfolds in stages, giving your body time to heal properly at each step.
- First, Dr. Harris evaluates your jawbone and oral health to confirm you're a good candidate and builds a personalized treatment plan.
- Next, the titanium implant post is placed into your jawbone via a minor surgical procedure.
- Then, over the next three to six months, your implant fuses with the surrounding bone through a process called osseointegration. This step is what gives implants their strong, long-lasting stability.
- Finally, once healing is finished, a custom crown is attached to the implant, completing your new, fully functional tooth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Beyond restoring your smile, dental implants offer real functional benefits, such as:
- Preserved Jawbone: Because they replace your teeth from the bottom up, your implants help keep your jawbone dense and healthy.
- Improved Nutrition: Implants restore 70% to 80% of your bite force (much more compared to removable prosthetics), allowing you to eat more nutrient-dense foods.
- Boosted Confidence: With dental implants, you don't need to worry about slippage, speech impediments, or gaps ruining your evening out.
- Easy Maintenance: With proper care, a dental implant can last for decades, making it a durable, long-term investment in your oral health.