Dental Implants in Lubbock, TX

Find Your Healthiest and Most Confident Smile

Dental implants are the most cost-effective and beneficial option for restoring missing or damaged teeth. When teeth are missing, patients often suffer from various problems, including a decrease in both their chewing ability and their self-confidence. While other replacement options can help patients smile again, dental implants are the only choice that can do so while also maintaining their oral health and completely restoring their oral function.

We have plenty of information about dental implants, their benefits, and the treatment process in the procedure section of our website. However, we know that for our patients, one of the most important things about dental implants is how the new teeth will feel and affect their lives. The best way to learn these factors about dental implants is to watch the patient testimonials below. The patients below know firsthand what it's like to have dental implants placed and the effect they have, and they can help you understand why dental implants are the best choice for you.

We offer several dental implant procedures to restore your smile at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock. Dental implants are designed to be inserted into your jaw to replace a missing or damaged tooth. Patients lose teeth for a variety of reasons, but implants are a highly successful treatment that creates a sense of uniformity in basic daily activities, such as eating, drinking, smiling, and speaking. The ideal candidate to receive dental implants would be missing one or more teeth but still healthy enough to undergo a surgical procedure.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small posts that are inserted into the area of your gums where the tooth or multiple teeth have gone missing. The posts are surgically inserted into the empty tooth socket, which allows the implants to integrate with your jaw and the prosthetic teeth to be positioned securely. The integrated posts act as a support system to keep a patient’s custom-made teeth permanently intact and fully functional.

The three-part design of the implant consists of the titanium screw, the abutment, and the prosthetic tooth (crown). The titanium screw acts as the new tooth’s root and provides the necessary support for the abutment and crown. Once the surgery site has had time to heal, the abutment is attached to the screw, and the crown is connected to the abutment. Once the process is complete, your implant will look and feel like a natural tooth.

Benefits of Dental Implants in Lubbock, TX

Dental implants are an excellent long-term approach for replacing a missing tooth or multiple teeth.

Some of the benefits of implants include:

• Increased stability
• More natural-looking appearance
• Long-term solution
• Boosted self-confidence
• The strength to eat and/or drink what you want without discomfort

Types of Dental Implants

Dental implants are crafted to mimic the appearance and functionality of natural teeth. They include an implant post, which acts as a tooth root, and a dental crown, which forms the visible part of the replacement tooth. The implant post, constructed from biocompatible materials such as titanium, is surgically placed into the jawbone to ensure stability and support for the new tooth.

At Hill & Ioppolo Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock in Lubbock, TX, we provide a range of dental implant solutions to restore your smile and oral health. Our skilled team, led by our oral surgeon, Dr. Ioppolo, can recommend the most suitable type of dental implant for your specific requirements.

• Single Implants: Single dental implants are used to replace one missing tooth. They include an implant post that is surgically placed into the jawbone, a connector known as an abutment, and a custom-made crown that matches the color and shape of your natural teeth. Single implants offer a strong and natural-looking replacement for a single missing tooth, restoring both functionality and aesthetics to your smile.
• Multiple Implants: Multiple dental implants are employed to replace several missing teeth. They are similar to single implants but can support dental bridges or partial dentures to replace multiple missing teeth. Multiple implants offer a stable and secure solution for those who have lost several teeth, enhancing chewing ability and preventing jawbone loss.
• Full-Arch Restoration: Full-arch restoration is used for patients who are missing all of their teeth in one or both jaws. By placing a few implants in strategic positions, these restorations offer a secure and stable alternative to traditional dentures and restore full functionality and aesthetics. 
• Zygomatic Implants: For patients with severe jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants are used for patients who are not candidates for traditional dental implants. Rather than anchoring the implants to the jaw bone, zygomatic implants are surgically implanted into the cheekbone, allowing patients with bone loss to reap all the benefits of dental implants and regain function.
• Zirconia Implants:  Instead of using traditional titanium implants, these biocompatible zirconia ceramic implants are surgically implanted into the jaw bone, offering a metal-free alternative. They can be used for a single implant or multiple.

Permanent Denture Replacement With Dental Implants

Dentures are a quick, non-invasive way to replace missing teeth. Patients who wear dentures can enjoy a cosmetically restored smile, but dentures are limited in their functionality. You must replace dentures every few years and have them fitted by a professional to avoid oral sores.

Dental implants can support a fixed denture through full-arch restoration. This procedure will provide you with a strong and durable new smile that feels and functions just like natural, healthy teeth. The implant posts prevent bone loss which preserve your facial structure. If you wear dentures and are ready for a long-lasting, healthier alternative, contact us to learn about denture replacement in Lubbock, TX.

Financial Considerations for Dental Implants

Dental implants offer patients a variety of benefits, and they can add significant value to a person’s life over time:

• Dental implants are the longest lasting of any tooth replacement option — with proper care, they have the potential to last a lifetime, unlike bridges, dentures, and other options that must be replaced after several years of wear.
• Dental implants also help prevent oral health problems, such as dental shifting and bone loss. Preserving your oral health can prevent the need for future treatments later on.
• Implants can drastically improve a person’s quality of life, which is valuable for your overall well-being.

Cost of Dental Implants in Lubbock, TX

At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, we do our best to provide the highest quality dental implants at a reasonable cost. To learn more about dental implants at our practice, feel free to give our office a call. One of our staff members will be happy to assist you.