Dental Implants in Northern Virginia

Using X NAV Dynamic Navigation, dental implant placement can be simulated to create the ideal patient treatment plan prior to surgery. Our doctors are able to take multiple aspects of implant placement and restoration into consideration both before and during surgery, resulting in optimal aesthetics, function and longevity for the patient’s final restoration.

This advanced technique uses digital imaging and planning software to place implants with exceptional precision. It allows for more accurate placement, improved outcomes, and often a faster recovery process.

Ideal for replacing one missing tooth, this option uses a single implant topped with a custom crown. It restores both function and appearance without affecting surrounding teeth.

Designed for patients missing multiple teeth in a row, this solution uses implants to anchor a bridge. It provides stability and eliminates the need to rely on adjacent natural teeth for support.

What are the advantages of an implant supported bridge?

Because of the natural look and feel of the porcelain and the functional stability provided by the implants, implant supported bridges are an effective solution to replace multiple missing teeth.

A traditional bridge uses teeth on either side of the gap where teeth are missing for support. An implant supported bridge uses two or more dental implants rather than the adjacent teeth. When a bridge uses natural teeth for attachment, the natural teeth must be prepped for crowns and are then subject to increased stress which may be damaging – particularly if the existing tooth, roots, or surrounding bone structure are already compromised. A dental implant supported bridge replaced your missing teeth and avoids putting any additional stress on your natural teeth.

These dentures are secured using dental implants, offering greater stability and comfort compared to traditional removable dentures. They improve chewing ability and reduce movement.

Why should I consider implant-supported dentures over traditional dentures?

This technique offers many advantages over traditional dentures.

Easy to care for, this solution can simulate the look and feel of natural teeth and stay fixed in place with the implants acting as anchors. Patients will not experience the typical rocking and movement or gum irritation associated with dentures.

Dental implant placement can also help alleviate the sunken look that can occur with bone loss in the jaw by stimulating bone growth in the area around the implant. This process can also help prevent future bone loss.

This procedure is a unique implant solution that allows patients with a completely edentulous (toothless) upper or lower arch to replace all of the teeth in that arch using only four implants as anchors.