Replace Your Missing Teeth with Predictable and Natural-looking Dental Implants

Do you have missing teeth? Tooth loss can diminish your ability to chew, speak, and smile confidently. Good news! Dental implants in Clearwater and Tampa, Florida, can restore your confidence and allow you to enjoy life without limits. Expertly placed at Happy Smiles, dental implants replace one or multiple missing teeth with predictable, aesthetically appealing outcomes.

How does a dental implant replace missing teeth?

A dental implant uses three components to replicate the feel, look, and function of your natural teeth. These include:

  • A dental implant: This forms the “root” part of your new tooth. It’s a screw-like fixture made from titanium or other biocompatible material. It’s surgically inserted at a precise location in the jawbone to create a stable foundation for your replacement tooth.
  • Abutment: This small metal connector protrudes above the gums to link the implant to the final restoration.
  • Final restoration: The dentist tops off your implant with a customized dental crown that provides remarkable aesthetics and functionality.

Dental implants are versatile. The dentist can use a single-tooth implant to replace an individual tooth. Additionally, the dentist can use four implants to replace an entire arch of missing teeth.

What can I expect from the dental crown procedure?

Our office blends personalized care with cutting-edge technology to create stunning transformations with dental implants. We’re passionate about what we do and love seeing you smile with confidence.

Dr. Mamata Ponnaganti has refined the dental implant procedure to maximize your comfort and outcomes. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Consultation: Every patient is unique, and so is your dental implant treatment. We’ll carefully evaluate your oral health, discuss your goals, and create a customized plan that suits your goals and needs. Your exam includes digital X-rays and scans to assess your jawbone to ensure it’s healthy enough to support an implant.
  • Implant surgery: Under local anesthesia, the dentist will surgically place a titanium post at a pre-determined location in the jawbone. We observe precision to ensure your implant is optimally placed while avoiding damage to the nearby nerves and sinus membranes.
  • Healing: Every dental implant needs at least 4-6 months to heal and fuse with the jawbone. This step is vital to ensure your implant becomes stable and secure in the jawbone.
  • Abutment placement: After your implant heals and fully integrates with the jawbone, the dentist will attach an abutment to give height to your implant. This minor procedure needs a few days to heal.
  • Restoration: At last—the moment you’ve been waiting for! Your dentist will restore your implant with a custom-crafted dental crown, giving you a natural-looking tooth that functions seamlessly.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

A dental implant is more than a tooth replacement. Dental implants transform your life and give you back what you may not have realized you were missing.

Here are the benefits of dental implants:

  • Natural look and feel
  • Ability to eat anything you want without limitations
  • Durable aesthetics and function
  • Renewed confidence when smiling, chewing, or speaking
  • Preserved jawbone
  • Low maintenance

Ready to meet your dental implant dentist in Clearwater and Tampa?

Do you have missing teeth? Every day you wait, tooth loss causes more damage. Don’t let missing teeth affect your confidence, aesthetics, and oral health. Call Happy Smiles at (727) 205-2700 (Clearwater) or (813) 743-4520 (Tampa). Our dental office serves patients from several locations in Clearwater and Tampa, Florida.