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Learn about dental implant placement as a permanent replacement solution after tooth loss
Over time, dental implants have become the gold standard in tooth replacement. With Avanti Dentistry, our team of professionals talks to patients about the advantages of dental implants and evaluates individuals to determine if they are a good fit.
Patients in and around the Tysons, Virginia, community can talk to our providers about dental implants as a permanent tooth replacement solution.
What are dental implants?
First and foremost, our team will talk to you about what a dental implant is and how it works. Dental implants are extremely small posts inserted by the dentist during oral surgery into the jawbone where a lost tooth once remained. This allows the natural jawbone to grow around the implant through osseointegration. Because the actual bone of the jaw wraps around the dental implant, the implant becomes one with the jaw and is held in place just like natural teeth.
The portion of the dental implant that sits above the gum line, known as the abutment, can then be restored with a dental restoration such as a denture, bridge, or porcelain crown, depending on how many teeth are being replaced with this treatment.
What is the process of obtaining a dental implant?
Our dentists at Avanti Dentistry in Tysons, Virginia, start with an evaluation to ensure candidacy before scheduling an oral surgery procedure.
During the procedure, patients are comfortable thanks to sedation and local anesthetics. The implant is placed, and the gums are sutured around the abutment. Over several weeks, the jawbone will wrap around the implant and solidify it in place. This provides the strength and stability needed to hold it in place. Once the process of osseointegration has occurred, the dental implant is covered with a restoration chosen prior to the initial surgery.
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How long do dental implants last?
Patients love dental implants because they are a permanent solution. When patients care for their teeth and gums and avoid further tooth loss, they will benefit from an implant for life!
If patients develop certain problems, such as periodontal disease, this has the potential to cause the implant to fail in the future. At this point, it may be replaced with another implant if the bone can be grafted back or with an alternative such as a partial denture, full denture, or dental bridge.
Schedule time to talk to our team at Avanti Dentistry to find out if you are a candidate for dental implants
Are you interested in learning more about whether or not dental implants are the right solution for you? Our dental team at Avanti Dentistry in Tysons, Virginia, can evaluate you and recommend the best tooth replacement option for your unique smile!
Call (703) 952-0663 to request an appointment at our office, or feel free to text our front office team at (703) 625-6229 as an alternative.
We are open to new patients and look forward to talking to you about permanent tooth replacement solutions to achieve a beautiful, healthy, and functional smile!
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Avanti Dentistry - Tysons Corner, Virginia
Providing the highest level of care with dedication and commitment is the goal of every physician at Avanti Dentistry in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Patient comfort and safety take utmost priority for the team that has many years of experience behind them. The team comprises:
Bach Nguyen, DDS is a General Dentist: He earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC.
Board-certified Periodontist Christopher Drennen, DDS is a graduate from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine where he also pursued a postgraduate residency in periodontology. He has also studied at the International College of Dentists and has lectured at many organizations.
Farshad Farhoumand, DDS graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. He treats all types of dental concerns, from aesthetic treatments to reconstructive dental procedures, and specializes in implants. He was selected as one of America’s Top Dentists of 2013 and won the Best of Vienna 2012 Award in General and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Prosthodontist Fotini Chrisopoulos, DDS, MSC is a board-eligible dental specialist. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and served as a dentist for the Greek Military National Guard before pursuing her Master of Science in Prosthodontics at Columbia University. She completed surgical implant training at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry as a Chief Fellow. She is a recognized Top Prosthodontist and Dentist.
Board-certified Endodontist Nicholas Leon-Guerrero, DDS is fully trained in conventional, regenerative, minimally invasive, and surgical endodontics. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York and earned a Certificate in Endodontics from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
All these physicians are concerned about expanding their knowledge and expertise in their respective area and follow hours of continuing education to stay abreast of the latest developments in dentistry. They are members of various prestigious professional associations and have received many accolades including awards and honors from their peers and the community. Most of them perform volunteer work both here and abroad during their free time and carry out lecturing duties to help others further their education.
