Implants in Menlo Park, CA

At Stanford Family Dental - Dr. Jamie Paychev DDS, we offer dental implants, artificial tooth roots that serve as anchors for replacement teeth. They are made of titanium or other materials that are biocompatible with the human body. When surgically placed into the jawbone, they bond with the bone and form a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. 

A dental implant restoration consists of three parts: the post, the abutment, and the restoration. The post is a screw-like metal post inserted into the jaw during surgery. The abutment is the component that connects the post to the restoration. The restoration is the part of the implant above the gum line. It can be a crown, bridge, or denture.

Types of Dental Implants

Endosteal Implants

The endosteal implant is the most common type of dental implant in Menlo Park, CA. This implant is surgically placed into the jawbone, where the bone fuses with it over time. Once the fusion is complete, the implant can support a crown, bridge, or denture. The crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the implant post.

Subperiosteal Implants

A subperiosteal implant is a type of implant that is placed on top of the jawbone instead of inside it. This type of implant is typically used when there is not enough healthy bone mass to support an endosteal implant. Subperiosteal implants are often used for patients who cannot wear traditional dentures.

The Benefits of Implant Dentistry

Preserves Your Jawbone

When you lose a tooth, your jawbone begins to shrink. This is because your body no longer uses the bone to support your tooth roots and therefore moves bone tissue through resorption to where it is needed. Over time, this can lead to facial sagging and premature aging.  

Fortunately, dental implants can help prevent this from happening. The titanium posts surgically implanted into your jawbone by our dentist in Menlo Park, CA, mimic the roots of your teeth and stimulate your jawbone. This keeps your jawbone strong and healthy.

Prevents Bone Loss

As mentioned above, dental implants stimulate your jawbone, preventing it from shrinking. Dental implants also prevent bone loss by stimulating the bone tissue around them. This helps to keep your jawbone healthy and prevents further tooth loss.

Improves Your Bite Force

Dental implants are strong and durable, providing a strong bite force. This means you can chew your food properly and enjoy your favorite foods without worrying.

Improves Your Speech

Missing teeth can cause speech impediments such as slurring or mumbling. Dental implants can help you speak more clearly by replacing missing teeth and preventing the shifting of remaining teeth.

Dental implants are an excellent option for restoring your smile because they look and feel like natural teeth. Visit Stanford Family Dental - Dr. Jamie Paychev DDS at 150 Middlefield Rd #101, Menlo Park, CA 94025, or call (650) 328-2072 to see if this procedure is suitable for you.