1720 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL - 60025
A Permanent Solution for Missing Teeth
Dental Implants are the closest possible option for actual tooth replacement. With proper care, maintenance, and regular checkup visits with your dentist, they are designed to last for life. Dental implants can be used to permanently replace one, several, or all teeth in the upper and lower jaw. Many people with implants can’t even tell the difference between their natural teeth and their implants, and neither can their friends and family! Once placed in the jawbone, dental implants act as artificial tooth roots to provide a stable base for single-tooth crowns, larger bridges, or dentures. Glance Dental is proud to offer dental implants as a treatment option for our patients.
Implants in Three Easy Steps
Implant Placement
The dentist places the implant surgically in the upper or lower jaw. A "healing cap" is placed over it to protect it. Sometimes, bone grafting may be required either before or during implant placement.
Healing & Osseointegration
Implants are so strong because the bone in the jaw actually grows around the implant, anchoring it into place and accepting it as a part of the bone. This is called osseointegration and is a critical step in the implant process.
Tooth Replacement
The dentist will have a custom crown, bridge, or denture made to fit your mouth and implants.
Advantages of Implants
- Durability: Successful implants that are properly maintained are designed to last for the rest of your life.
- Fit & Feel: Dental implants are the most similar to a natural tooth. When fixed to dentures and bridges, they can improve the fit and feel tremendously, as well as your confidence. Most people can't tell the difference between an implant and their natural teeth.
- Bone Strength: Because implants are fused to the bone just like natural teeth, the risk of bone loss is lowest, which is essential for the health of the rest of your teeth, as well as your whole body.
- Impact on Other Teeth: Crowns, bridges, and partial dentures are fixed to the actual implant, and will not affect your natural teeth, which can help your smile last a lifetime!
Free Dental Implant Consultation at Glance Dental
If you are missing one tooth or several teeth and are just starting your tooth replacement journey, then booking a free consultation is your first step.
The consultation is an important step because it gives our team the opportunity to do a thorough oral examination and discuss your smile. During the discussion, we will also review your medical and dental history, and discuss your goals, concerns, and much more. During the oral exam, the dentist will examine your teeth, gums, and overall oral health to ensure that you are a good candidate for implants.
Dental implant consultations at Glance Dental are 100% free. We offer free consultations at our Glenview dental office.
What Should I Expect from My Consultation?
Here are a few things you can expect at your free dental implant consultation with Glance Dental:
3D Oral Exam
Our dental team will examine your mouth to ensure you are a good candidate for a dental implant. The dentist will be checking the overall health of your teeth, gums, and mouth. The exam also includes X-rays and 3D imaging that will provide our team with a complete view of your teeth above and below the gums, soft tissues, nerve paths, and bone density. Learn more about the technology used at your consultation.
Treatment Options
Each patient is unique and requires a unique solution. After a thorough oral examination, our dental team will discuss your tooth replacement options and provide a treatment recommendation. At this time, we'll review the various steps involved in the recommended treatment and answer your questions and concerns.
Pricing, Insurance, and Financing
After determining the best treatment option, our team will be able to provide you with pricing for the recommended procedure. We can also answer any pricing-related questions you may have, including what your insurance will and will not cover, as well as your financing options. At Glance Dental, we do offer customized financial options to fit your budget.