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People are living longer than ever, and while regular brushing, flossing, and checkups allow many of us to maintain our natural smiles for a lifetime, sometimes our teeth just can’t keep up.

If you’ve lost a tooth (or a few teeth) due to injury or disease and are looking for affordable dental implants nearby, we can rejuvenate both your smile and your oral health.

Dental Implants McLean VA: The Ultimate Guide

Learning more about dental implants can empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about restoring your smile and oral health.

Whether exploring the benefits, procedure, or aftercare, understanding dental implants can lead to confident choices for long-term dental wellness.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a synthetic tooth root in the shape of a post that is surgically placed into the jawbone.

The “root” is usually made of titanium: the same material used in many replacement hips and knees, and a metal that is well-suited to pair with human bone. A replacement tooth is then fixed to the post. The tooth can be either permanently attached or removable.

Just like permanent teeth, dental implants are more stable and feel more like natural teeth.

The ideal candidate for implants is a non-smoker who has good oral health, including a sufficient amount of bone in the jaw, and healthy gums with no sign of gum disease.

Single Tooth Implant or Multiple Dental Implants

Dental implants are versatile. If you are only missing one tooth, one implant plus one replacement tooth will do the trick.

If you are missing several teeth in a row, a few strategically placed implants can support a permanent bridge (a set of replacement teeth).

Similarly, if you have lost all of your teeth, a full bridge or full denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants.

Cost of Dental Implants in Virginia

A common question we receive is “how much does a dental implant cost?” Since a dental implant consists of two parts – the implant placement and the custom abutment and crown – we will break down the price likewise.

The average cost of a single tooth implant placement is $2,100-2,700. This is the surgical part of the implant, where the titanium “root” is attached to the bone. This estimate does not include extraction or any other necessary work.

Once the implant is placed, the abutment and crown can be custom-made. The crown is the visible part of the replacement tooth and is crafted to fit your bite and spacing. The abutment is the metal component that connects the crown to the implant. On average, restoration of an implant with custom abutment and crown is $3,000-3,600.

Dental implant costs in Virginia can change based on the location of the tooth, condition of the bone, materials used, and other factors. Depending on your dental insurance, you may qualify for a reduction in the cost of your dental implant. You may also qualify for 0% financing – making your dental implant affordable in McLean, VA.

Dental Implants Vs. Dentures Vs. Bridges

Conventional dental bridges and dentures are not fixed to the bone, and can therefore be unstable.

This can make it difficult to eat or smile with confidence.

Implants not only look more natural but feel and act more like normal teeth, with a stronger biting force.

And because they don’t directly rely on neighboring teeth for support, implants don’t compromise the health of your natural teeth. In fact, bridges are only expected to last seven to ten years, even less with root canals, whereas implants will typically last a lifetime.

Post-Treatment Care for Dental Implants

Consider your replacement teeth to be the same as natural teeth. They require the same daily brushing and flossing, and the same amount of regular checkups.

Just like your natural teeth, the better you take care of your implants, the longer they will last.

Common Procedures Recommended with Dental Implant Surgery

These are some of the most common procedures often performed during or before dental implant treatment:

  • Sinus Lift Augmentation: Often the sinuses will enlarge following the loss of the upper back teeth. This can preclude the placement of dental implants in the upper back areas of the mouth since the sinus is an air-filled space and dental implants need to be surrounded by solid bone. A sinus lift augmentation/graft is a surgical procedure that restores the sinus cavity to its original size and replaces the bone that has been lost as a result of the enlarged sinus. This new bone graft typically takes nine to 12 months to heal before the dental implants can be placed into the grafted bone.
  • Autogenous Bone Grafting: Occasionally, the ideal areas for dental implants do not have sufficient bone quantity to support the implants. In these cases, it is often necessary to “borrow” bone from another area of your mouth and graft it into the deficient area. Often, the area of choice is from the chin or in the back of the jaw where your wisdom teeth used to be.
  • Implant Site Development: When a tooth needs to be removed due to infection, it is not uncommon to have lost bone around the infected tooth. In these cases, various types of bone grafting can be done at the same time the tooth is removed to facilitate the placement of a dental implant at a later date.
  • Computer-Enhanced Treatment Planning: We have special software on our computer that allows us to evaluate your dental CT scan in three dimensions for bone quality, bone quantity, and bone location, enabling the best possible placement of your dental implants. This also allows us to work closely and smoothly with your restorative dentist to ensure an ideal result where your dental implants are concerned.
  • Implant Maintenance: Once your dental implant restoration is completed, it is important to keep the area clean and infection-free. Dental implants can accumulate plaque and tartar just as teeth can. Whether you have just one tooth replaced by an implant or several, a professional dental cleaning schedule will be necessary to keep your implants healthy. The time interval for these professional cleanings will be determined by your individual needs.

Book a Dental Implant Consultation

Did you come across this page when you were searching Google for terms like, “dental implants mclean” “dental implants around you” or “best dental implants nearby” or any other popular search term?

If you have any more questions about our implant dentistry process here at McLean Healthy Smiles, we encourage you to learn more about transforming your smile & getting your quality of life back with dental implants.

Contact our office to schedule a consultation, during which we will discuss your options, review payment or insurance options, answer your questions, and see if you’re a good candidate.

Whether your situation requires a single tooth implant, implant overdentures, or a full set of dental implants, we will help you determine what’s best for your smile. If you’re considering dental implants and seeking expertise in geriatric dentistry near you, we also offer senior dental care tailored to the unique needs of older adults.

Call us now at (703) 356-5330 or send us a message.

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Areas Served:

Looking for dental implants around you? At McLean Healthy Smiles we serve patients in the following cities in Virginia.

Cities:

McLean, Great Falls, Falls Church, Arlington, Vienna

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