Dental Implants in Gilmer, TX

Instead of using a single dental implant for every missing tooth, we can now use four or six implants on top and/or four on the bottom to anchor full, implant-supported dentures.

The cost of All-On-4® dental implants can vary depending on the material used, how many missing teeth you need to replace and how much your dental insurance plan will cover. The standard All-On-4 dental implants option includes an acrylic denture built around a titanium framework.

Porcelain All-On-4 Dental Implants

Dentures made of porcelain are designed much like the traditional crown and bridge style. As a result, they are long-lasting and continue to look good for a longer period of time. Another key benefit is that they can be customized to fit just about any style.

How Does the All-On-4 Dental Implant Procedure Work?

Getting a dental implant for the first time can be daunting. You may fear experiencing pain and uncertainty from the procedure. There is a four-step process for getting All-On-4 dental implants:

• We make sure you are comfortable and review the treatment plan in detail before starting.
• We prepare the mouth for implants by addressing any failing teeth and unhealthy tissue that need to be treated first.
• Dr. Furniss places the titanium implants in planned positions so the final restoration can distribute biting forces evenly.
• After placement, we clean the sites carefully, review healing instructions, and guide you through the recovery process step by step.

Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to literally create a bridge to cross the area where your tooth is missing. Bridges are made from gold, metal alloys, zirconium, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable.

The process of creating a bridge begins by creating abutments out of your existing teeth where the bridge will be attached. The existing teeth on either side of the space are recontoured to provide a base for the bridge. After the abutments have been created, Dr. Furniss will take a digital impression of the area which is then either used to create the bridge in our office or sent to a dental lab.

Usually Dr. Furniss will use his computer to create a bridge that will fit properly and feel as close to your natural teeth as possible. The bridge consists of two crowns on either end to place on the abutments and a pontic, which is the new tooth that replaces your missing tooth. In some cases Dr. Furniss will decide that your bridge needs some metal reinforcement for strength, and we will send your digital impression to our lab for fabrication.