Dental Implants in Port Orchard, WA
Beautiful, Healthy Tooth Replacement
Dental implants are a popular solution for patients who have teeth that are missing or badly damaged beyond the point of saving. Many patients qualify for dental implants, and treatment is fully customizable to fit your exact smile needs.
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Kitsap Oral, Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery are eager to help more patients get their confidence back and improve their health with dental implants. Contact our office in Port Orchard, WA, for a consultation with Dr. Sukhdeep Dhaliwal, Dr. Paul Greenawalt, Dr. Thomas Curran, and Dr. Douglas Baasch to determine the right type of restoration for you.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a complete tooth restoration. It consists of a post, which acts as an artificial tooth root, an abutment, and a crown. Treatment is fully customizable, and dental implants are a great option for patients of all ages once the jaw has fully developed.
When a tooth is missing, the jaw bone begins to deteriorate in that area. This is because teeth roots stimulate the jaw when you chew, keeping it healthy. Without stimulation, the bone weakens. Dental implants are the only restorative option to prevent jaw bone atrophy caused by tooth loss because the post acts just like a tooth root.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
There are numerous benefits to choosing dental implants to restore your teeth. Some of these benefits include:
Prevent Bone Loss
Dental implants help keep the jaw bone healthy and strong. They also prevent adjacent teeth from shifting into the open space caused by a missing tooth.
Beautiful Outcomes
Dental implants are custom-made for you and will blend in with your other teeth. Most people are unable to tell the difference between your replacement teeth and natural teeth.
Maintenance
Unlike removable dentures, your dental implant will remain in your mouth at all times. No special rinses, products, or cleaning routines are necessary to keep your implant healthy.
Versatility
There are numerous types of implant treatments available, and your surgeon will create your plan around your exact needs. Your plan will include the number, type, and location of your new teeth.
Types of Dental Implants
At your consultation appointment, your surgeon will examine the number of teeth you would like replaced, their location, and the state of your jaw bone to determine the right type of dental implant treatment.
- Single Tooth Replacement. One dental implant is used to restore or replace one tooth anywhere in the mouth. This includes front teeth, canine teeth, and even molars.
- Multiple Tooth Replacement. Several teeth missing next to each other can be restored with an implant-supported bridge. You can also receive multiple implants at various places throughout the mouth.
- Same-Day Implants. If you need a tooth extracted, we can immediately replace it with an implant. This saves time, money, and allows you to leave the office with a complete smile.
- Full-Arch Restoration. Patients looking for a completely new smile benefit from this treatment, which uses dental implant posts to support a fixed prosthesis in one or both arches.
Zirconia Dental Implants
Traditional dental implants are made of medical-grade titanium. For patients with metal allergies, zirconia implants are a great alternative. Zirconia dental implants are made of a ceramic non-metal that naturally has a tooth-colored appearance.
Zygomatic Dental Implants
Dental implants are typically embedded into the jaw bone. Patients who lack adequate upper jaw bone or who seek an alternative to bone grafting turn to zygomatic dental implants. These implants are inserted into the zygomatic bone, or cheek bone, for stability.
Dental Implant Surgery
At the consultation appointment, one of our oral surgeons will examine your oral health and discuss your goals. We will help you choose the right type of anesthesia for your surgical procedure, as well as take 3D scans to evaluate the bones and soft tissues of the face.
The surgical procedure to place a dental implant is quite straightforward. We will administer the chosen form of anesthesia, and your surgeon will place the implant post in the designated area via a small incision. Sutures are placed as needed, and you will rest until discharge criteria has been met.
The implant post will integrate with the jaw bone over the next few months. Once healed, a second procedure is done to place the abutment, if this was not completed during the initial surgery. A restorative dentist will create and attach your final crown, and your dental implant treatment is complete.
Types of Anesthesia
Our practice offers many types of anesthesia and sedation for your comfort.
Cost of Dental Implants in Port Orchard, WA
Our oral surgery office accepts many forms of payment and insurance plans to make oral surgery care accessible to more people. The cost of your dental implants will depend on how many you need, the type, your dental insurance, the anesthesia you choose, and if you require additional procedures. We discuss these factors and provide a cost estimate for treatment during the consultation. Contact Kitsap Oral, Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery in Port Orchard, WA, today to find out how much dental implants will cost for you.
Hear From Dental Implant Patients
These patients can tell you about their firsthand experience undergoing dental implant treatment at our office.
Reviews From Our Dental Implant Patients
"Hi, my name is Gary, I’m from Kingston, and I had two dental implants. When I first walked into the practice, I felt very comfortable. From the moment I arrived, they made a priority of me and I felt like I was number one the whole way through. The doctor was great—very patient to explain all the points of the procedure that were coming up. My procedure went as good as I could’ve asked it to go. The recovery was great. The quality of improvement in my life post-procedure has been amazing. It just makes enjoying a meal much, much better. I highly recommend Kitsap OMS."
"Hi, I'm V. A. I'm from Poulsbo and I had a dental implant done. The staff was very pleasant to work with. The doctor was super professional. He made me very comfortable. My procedure went well. It was absolutely textbook perfect. My recovery was incredibly fast. Now that I have a healthy smile, things are wonderful. I can eat anything I want. My quality of life is much better. I'm extremely pleased that I chose this practice. to have the procedure done. Out of five stars, I would rank Kitsap OMS full of five stars."
"I’m Brian, I’m from Bainbridge Island, and the procedure I had was a bone graft and I’m going to have dental implants. When I first walked into the practice, I felt like I was in good hands. The staff here is really friendly and very professional. As a person, I found the doctor to be very caring, very invested in my outcome, very positive. My procedure went very smooth. The recovery was better than expected. I felt like I was in good hands. I feel great now. The quality of my life is much, much better. When you have a beautiful smile, you feel confident. You feel like the world’s your oyster. To all my friends in Poulsbo and Bremerton, I strongly recommend Kitsap OMS."
"I’m VA, I’m from Poulsbo, and I had a dental implant done. The staff was very pleasant to work with. The doctor was super professional. He made me very comfortable. My procedure went well. It was absolutely textbook perfect. My recovery was incredibly fast. Now that I have a healthy smile, things are wonderful. I can eat anything I want. My quality of life is much better. I am extremely pleased that I chose this practice to have the procedure done. Out of five stars, I would rank Kitsap OMS full five stars."
"Hi, my name's Steve. I'm from Bremerton. I went into Kitsap Oral Surgery to have an implant done. When I first walked into the practice, everybody was very kind, very organized, and very professional. They take care of all the paperwork. They're very straightforward, and they gave plenty of information so I knew what was going on. Made me feel very comfortable. Procedure was amazing. It feels really good knowing that my mouth is, is healthy. And they helped me get it done fast. My overall experience here was amazing. These people are professional. I would definitely recommend Kitsap OMS. These guys made it easy."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cheaper alternative to dental implants?
Removable dentures and bridges are often cheaper upfront, but these options do not prevent bone loss or fully restore oral function. Many patients find dentures to be cumbersome, and they must be replaced every few years. Dental implants are a long-term solution with high success rates and with proper care, your implants can last a lifetime.Are you awake during tooth implants?
Most patients undergo IV sedation for dental implant surgery. This will render you into a sleep-like state, unable to feel discomfort. Most patients have no memory of the procedure. This differs from general anesthesia, in which you are totally unconscious.Which doctor does dental implants?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the most qualified dental specialists to place dental implants. Oral surgeons specialize in implant-based restoration, treatment planning, and ensuring optimal long-term oral health results.Can dental implants really be done in one day?
You can receive a dental implant at the same visit as a tooth extraction, as long as there is enough healthy jaw bone to support it. The dental implant surgery itself takes about one hour, and you will leave the office often with a temporary tooth attached to the implant post to wear while it heals. The healing process takes several months, but you can receive a dental implant in just one day.How many teeth can one implant hold?
One implant post can generally support up to three false teeth, or pontics. If you are missing three teeth next to each other, only one implant post may be necessary to restore them. If you are missing more than three teeth, you may require multiple posts or benefit from a new arch of teeth through full-arch restoration.Who is not suitable for dental implants?
Patients with severe periodontal disease, jaw bone deterioration, suppressed immune systems, or other conditions may not be suitable for dental implants. Generally, if you are healthy enough to undergo a general surgery procedure, you are likely healthy enough to receive dental implants.Expert Oral & Cosmetic Surgery Care
Our surgeons have provided exceptional care to patients in Kitsap County for over three decades. At each of our locations, you and your family can expect to be treated with compassion and honesty every step of the way.