Missing teeth can make chewing more difficult and eventually lead to jaw recession.
At AZ Implant & Denture Center, we can resolve these problems with dental implant surgery.
Our dentists can place your dental implants and attach a restoration on the same day at our Sun City West, AZ, practice.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are biocompatible titanium screws inserted into your jaw to act as tooth roots. A dental crown, bridge, or denture is placed on the implants to restore the function of your teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Restored Function
Chewing and talking can be more difficult when you’re missing natural teeth. Implants restore your smile and, in turn, restore the ability to chew and speak clearly.
Jaw Atrophy Prevention
Dental implants are the only way to prevent jaw recession after a patient loses natural teeth. Keep your jaw strong and healthy with implants.
Unmatched Support
Unlike a traditional denture that can slide and shift in your mouth, dental implants firmly hold your restoration in place, giving you unmatched support.
Lifelong Solution
While you’ll need to replace your restoration about every 10 years, your dental implants can last much longer, and sometimes for the rest of your life, without repairs.
Which Concerns Can Dental Implants Treat?
No matter how many teeth you’re missing, our dentist can use implants and restorations to help you build a better-functioning smile.
A Single Missing Tooth
A dental implant can support a crown to completely replace a single missing tooth.
Multiple Missing Teeth
If you have multiple missing teeth in a row, we can place two implants and a dental bridge to allow you to chew, talk, and smile with comfort and confidence.
Arch of Missing Teeth
Depending on your jawbone density, we can replace an arch of teeth using only two, four, or six implants to support a denture.
Restorations We Offer
Whether you’re missing one tooth or a complete arch of teeth, we offer a variety of options to repair your smile.
- All-on-4 Bridges
- All-on-6 Bridges
- Implant Crown
- Implant Bridge
Looking to Fill in a Gap?
Request a Consultation
If you have gaps in your smile from missing teeth, implants are a great way to improve your oral health and the appearance of your smile. Our dental office provides free consultations, so it costs nothing to come into our practice, meet with Dr. Keith Cooper, and see if you qualify for implant surgery. We also provide preparatory procedures from our office if you don’t qualify for implant surgery right away. Call our Sun City West dental practice to get started: (623) 214-7898.
Technology Helps Us Deliver Your New Teeth Faster
After deciding to make the change for a healthier smile, the last thing you want is to wait around for your new teeth. We use advanced technology to place your implants and create your restorations with outstanding efficiency:
Same-Day Restorations
We can place crowns on the day of your implant placement procedure, so you won’t have to go another day with missing teeth. This same-day restoration will function as your temporary while we craft your customized restoration in our partner lab.
On-Site Lab
We cut down design and shipping times by having an on-site lab where we make our dentures. If you’re receiving another type of restoration, our partner lab in Tempe can complete it in two weeks.
Surgical Guides
Our dentist uses surgical guides to place dental implants. For patients with low bone density, a surgical guide can help us place implants in the areas of your jawbone that have the greatest density, which can allow you to avoid preparatory bone grafting.
Don’t Harm Your Oral Health By Delaying Treatment For Lost Teeth
Missing teeth aren’t just a cosmetic concern. When left untreated, missing teeth can result in oral health issues. Some oral health problems that may arise include:
Jawbone Recession
Your natural tooth roots give your jawbone the stimulation it needs to stay strong. The bone may atrophy from lack of stimulation when you lose a tooth. Dental implants are the only way to prevent this problem after losing teeth.
TMJ Disorder
Missing teeth can cause you to exert pressure unevenly on your remaining teeth when you chew, smile, and go about your day. This uneven pressure may result in jaw misalignment and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Misaligned Teeth
As your remaining teeth shift to fill in the gap left behind by a missing tooth, they become misaligned. Misalignment can lead to several oral health problems, including excessive wear on remaining teeth.
Why Arizona Chooses Us for Dental Implants
Quick Turnaround
Since we have an on-site lab to create certain dental restorations, we may be able to significantly reduce your waiting time. Depending on the case, we can often place your temporary restoration on the same day as your implant surgery.
Customization
Your restoration can be made from a variety of materials, depending on your budget and goals. Patients can choose from acrylic, Valplast®, zirconia, porcelain, or IPS e.max®, options that offer unique advantages for a range of needs.
One-Stop Shop
We can perform a variety of dental procedures from our office. For some patients, a sinus lift or bone graft is necessary to qualify for dental implant surgery. We have everything you need right here in Sun City West, so you can have your entire treatment in one office.
Insurance and Financing for Dental Implants
Implant surgery is not covered by insurance, but our Sun City West office accepts CareCredit® financing to help you break the cost of treatment into affordable monthly payments.
The Process of Placing Dental Implants
All other dental practices in the area must wait 48 hours after implant placement to receive restorations. We create and place yours on the same day.
Consultation
Join us at our Sun City West dental office to discuss with Dr. Cooper and our team if dental implants are right for you. We may take X-rays of your oral structures to get an idea of how much jawbone density you have.
Preparatory Procedures
For some patients, a sinus lift or bone grafting procedure is needed to qualify for treatment. If you need either of these preparatory procedures, we can perform them in our office.
Implant Placement
Dr. Cooper will surgically place your titanium implants into your jaw at the precise location and angle necessary to support your restoration. He uses surgical guides for effective placement.
Impressions
Once your implants are placed, we will take an impression of your mouth to create your crown, bridge, or denture.
Temporary Restoration
We can often place a temporary restoration on the same day you receive your implants so you can walk out of our Sun City West office with fully functioning teeth.
Permanent Restoration
After a few weeks, you’ll join us at our office again. Our dentist will examine your mouth and ensure that you’re healing properly before placing your permanent custom restoration.
Take Advantage of Our Unique Services
At AZ Implant & Denture Center, we cater to the needs of seniors. If you’re unable to travel to our office, we can arrange transportation for you or send someone to your house or nursing home for your free consultation. If you have limited mobility or a physical disability, you’ll have no trouble navigating our accessible office.
To take advantage of all we have to offer, we invite you to reach out to our office in the heart of Sun City West, AZ. (623) 214-7898.
At every step of treatment at AZ Implant & Denture Center, our team gives you the respect, attention, and quality you deserve in your health care. Personalized service and cutting-edge dental treatments are at the foundation of our practice.
Preparing for Implant Placement
Our Sun City West dentists can provide everything you’ll need for your implant placement under one roof. If you require preparatory procedures, our dentist can perform:
Tooth Extractions
If you have an unhealthy tooth that you wish to replace with an implant and restoration, it will have to be extracted first. We can perform extractions and place implants in the same appointment.
Bone Grafting
If your jawbone has receded due to tooth loss, we can perform a bone grafting procedure to add density. Having adequate bone will ensure a stronger base for your titanium implants.
Sinus Lifts
If your sinus floor is too close to where your implants would be placed in your upper jaw, we can perform a sinus lift to raise it and allow more space for your implants.
Comfortable Care With Sedation and Local Anesthesia
We understand that many patients feel anxious about the prospect of undergoing oral surgery, but at AZ Implant & Denture Center in Sun City West, we do everything we can to make treatment as comfortable as possible.
In addition to local anesthesia to minimize discomfort at the treatment site, we offer IV sedation for patients who want to relax throughout their surgery. We work with a specialist to safely provide this service and ensure its efficacy.
