If you've lost a tooth due to injury, decay, or disease, a dental implant topped with a custom crown is one of the most effective and natural-looking ways to restore your smile. At Bethany Heights Dental Care, we specialize in high-quality implant crowns that look, feel, and function like your natural teeth.
What Is an Implant Crown?
An implant crown is the visible part of a dental implant restoration. It’s the final piece placed on top of a dental implant (a small titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone) and an abutment (the connector between the implant and the crown). Together, these components create a durable, permanent solution for missing teeth.
Benefits of Implant Crowns
- Natural Appearance: Implant crowns are custom-made to match the shape, size, and color of your surrounding teeth.
- Durability: With proper care, implant crowns can last for many years—even decades.
- Functionality: Eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Implant crowns restore full chewing function.
- Preserves Jawbone Health: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss that typically follows tooth loss.
- No Impact on Neighboring Teeth: Unlike traditional bridges, implants don’t rely on adjacent teeth for support.
Types of Implant Crowns
- Screw-Retained Crowns: Easy to remove for cleaning or repair; often used when aesthetics allow the access hole to be hidden.
- Cement-Retained Crowns: Offers a more natural appearance as there's no visible screw; ideal for highly visible areas.
The Process
- Consultation & Planning: We evaluate your oral health and create a personalized treatment plan.
- Implant Placement: A dental implant is surgically placed into your jawbone.
- Healing Period: Over a few months, the implant fuses with your bone (osseointegration).
- Abutment & Crown Placement: Once healed, the abutment and crown are securely attached to complete your restoration.
Are You a Candidate?
Most healthy adults with sufficient jawbone density are good candidates for dental implants. We’ll conduct a thorough exam, including digital imaging, to determine if an implant crown is the right option for you.
