Dental Implants — Manchester, NH

Initial Dental Implant Consultation

A meeting with our implant dentist will help determine if you can move forward with confidence for this treatment. During the appointment, Dr. Golparvar will utilize top-tier dental technology to examine your mouth and facial structure, discuss your smile goals, and make a determination on your candidacy. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions to ensure you fully understand how dental implants work in Manchester. Based on data collection, he may mention that you need preliminary treatment like tooth extractions, gum disease therapy, or bone grafting to pave the way for a successful implant procedure. Once you receive the green light, we can schedule your dental implant surgery.

Dental Implant Surgery

We prioritize patient comfort, so your mouth will be numbed before the procedure. Your implant dentist in Manchester will access your jawbone via small incisions in your gum tissue. Based on your particular needs, the implants will be placed at precise locations and angles in your jaw. Your gums will be sutured shut before a protective cap is placed over each implant post to shield them over the course of the healing process.

Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment Placement

At this stage, you will wait 3-6 months while the implants fuse with your jawbone via a process called osseointegration. This is an essential period for the long-term success of your treatment. After osseointegration has occurred, Dr. Golparvar will perform a second surgery, albeit smaller, to place metal connectors known as abutments on top of your implant posts. The abutment will act as the “middleman” between your posts and your customized dental crown, bridge, or denture.

Delivery of Dental Implant Restorations

Based on impressions taken of your mouth, a trusted dental lab will craft your restoration(s) to fit perfectly within your smile. They utilize materials that look virtually similar to natural teeth so that no one will be aware of your dental work unless you tell them. When they’re ready, Dr. Golparvar will attach your crown, bridge, or denture to your abutments so you can pick up a mirror and survey your new smile!

Lifestyle Benefits

• Expand Your Diet. Patients often find that one of the downfalls of traditional dentures is the fact that they don’t always sit firmly in your mouth while eating something chewy, like a piece of steak. This can cause them to avoid certain foods that are not only an important aspect of their diet, but also enjoyable to eat! With the strength and stability of dental implants, you can restore most of your natural biting power, allowing you to cover all of your food groups in your diet.
• Enjoy a Boost of Confidence. With a natural-looking and feeling smile, you’ll be able to let it show without feeling self-conscious that people may be able to tell that it’s fake.
• Speak with Ease. Due to the added stability that dental implants provide your prosthetic, you won’t have to worry about tripping over your words due to slipping and shifting dentures.

Health Benefits

• Maintain Better Oral Hygiene. Without any gaps in your smile, brushing and flossing your teeth effectively will be an easier task to take on, helping make your oral hygiene routine more efficient and minimizing your risk of developing oral health issues.
• Preserve Your Jawbone & Facial Structure. Dental implants are able to naturally fuse with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration, keeping your jawbone from naturally deteriorating over time due to the fact that it’s not being stimulated.
• Improve Your Overall Health. With a decreased risk of oral health problems due to a better oral hygiene routine, you’ll also be able to enjoy improved overall health. This is because common oral issues like gum disease have been linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, and even Alzheimer’s.

Long-Term Benefits

By far, the best benefits of dental implants in Manchester that you’ll be able to enjoy will be that they’re able to last for 35 years or longer with the proper maintenance. That leads to other life-changing advantages, like spending less time in the dental office for denture relining and replacements, and more time getting the most out of your life and enjoying your smile. These long-term benefits truly make this procedure priceless.

Missing 1 Tooth

A single titanium implant post is used to replace an individual tooth, which is strong enough to hold a dedicated implant crown made from high-quality ceramic materials. Unlike bridges, you will not have to remove existing enamel from neighboring teeth just to get it placed. In order to keep the crown stable, an abutment is placed after the implant post has had time to integrate and heal inside of your bone and gum tissue.

Missing Multiple Teeth

If you have two or more consecutive missing teeth, a series of dental implants can be used to hold a dedicated dental bridge. Because dental implants are so strong, you won’t necessarily need to have an implant placed for every missing tooth. For example, a pair of dental implants can typically hold a two- or three-crown bridge. In the event more teeth need to be replaced, a partial denture combined with dental implants is also a consideration.

Missing All Teeth

Whether you are missing all your teeth in either your top or bottom arch, a series of implants can be placed throughout the jaw to provide a stable foundation for an implant denture. If you already have a denture, we’ll determine if it can be customized to fit with dental implants. If not, we’ll design a fully customized denture to ensure that it fits your mouth exactly and is made with gum- and tooth-colored materials.

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Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery

During your consultation, our team will conduct an oral examination to determine whether or not you have any underlying problems. If you do, you may need to undergo preliminary treatments like gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, or bone grafting. Although these services will add to the overall cost of your treatment, they’re necessary to ensure the long-term success of your new smile.

It’s worth noting that dental implant surgery has a cost of its own. Usually, it’s affected by the surgical site and the type of sedation needed. Our practice can complete this procedure in-office, meaning you don’t have to worry about receiving a bill from a different practice.

The Parts of Your Dental Implant

The total price of getting dental implants in Manchester is influenced by several factors. Some of those include:

• Number of Dental Implants – One dental implant to replace a single missing tooth will cost less than getting four to six for an implant denture. However, an implant denture is far more cost-effective than replacing each tooth separately.
• Type of Restoration – Crowns, bridges, and dentures each cost a different amount. As you can imagine, the smaller they are, the less expensive they are.
• Material – Some dental implants are made of zirconia instead of titanium which can affect the overall cost.
• Brand – Different manufacturers make dental implants differently to cater to the unique needs of each patient.

How Dental Implants Can Save You Money

Patients on a budget may be tempted to opt for dentures or dental bridges because of their lower initial price. However, dental implants are often the more cost-effective choice in the long run. With this modern tooth loss solution, you don’t have to worry about paying for replacements or adjustments every few years. Plus, your new smile can easily last several decades with proper maintenance. All you have to do is care for your implants as you would care for natural teeth. It’s that simple!

Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

Most dental insurance plans don’t pay for dental implants, but there are a few exceptions. Certain preliminary treatments and parts of the final restoration (i.e., crown, bridge, denture) may be eligible for coverage. Of course, our team will gladly review your insurance to figure out the best way to maximize your benefits.

Making Dental Implants Affordable 

Don’t have dental insurance? No problem! We offer additional financing options to help make your treatment as affordable as possible, such as:

• Third-Party Financing – Our practice offers flexible financing through CareCredit and Lending Point. These options allow you to split up the overall cost of your treatment into smaller monthly installments.
• Special Offers – Currently, we offer single dental implants for as low as $199/month ! To learn more about the latest deals, be sure to check our website periodically.

What to Do Directly After Dental Implant Surgery

Once your dental implant surgery is complete, you should plan on spending the remainder of the day resting at home. A blood clot will form at the surgical site; in order to keep the healing process on schedule, you will need to protect this blood clot by:

• Using a tissue to get rid of excess saliva instead of spitting.
• Drinking all beverages straight out of the glass instead of through a straw.
• Staying away from cigarettes and any other type of tobacco product.
• Keeping your tongue and fingers away from the surgical site as much as possible.

Common Side Effects When Recovering from Dental Implant Placement

It’s normal to experience some minor discomfort, swelling, and bleeding in the days following your dental implant surgery. These symptoms are generally nothing to worry about as long as they don’t grow worse over time or last longer than expected. There are plenty of ways you can keep your post-surgical side effects under control, such as taking pain medication, holding a cold compress over any swollen areas, and using gauze to apply pressure to the surgical site if it starts to bleed.

Your Diet After Dental Implant Surgery

After dental implant surgery, it will likely be a few days before you can return to a normal diet. Until then, your meals should consist of soft and liquid foods. Applesauce, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes are all great options. You can have soup as well, but only if it’s cold; you will need to avoid consuming anything hot for at least 24 to 48 hours following your surgery.

Post-Op Health & Oral Hygiene

To make sure that no issues occur while your dental implants are bonding with your jaw, you need to make oral hygiene a priority. You should continue to brush your teeth at least twice a day; just make sure that you’re especially gentle when cleaning around the site where the surgery was performed. To minimize your chances of infection, you should get in the habit of rinsing with salt water. It’s okay to use mouthwash as long as it doesn’t contain any alcohol.

What to Do After Your New Teeth Are Attached

Once your replacement teeth have been attached to your dental implant posts, you may notice some sensitivity in your gums. You should be able to keep the discomfort under control with over-the-counter pain medication. There shouldn’t be any swelling or bleeding at this point, so if you notice these or any other unusual symptoms, let us know right away.

Make Oral Hygiene a Priority

While your implants themselves can’t be affected by cavities or decay, it’s more important than ever to practice great dental hygiene. Common dental issues like gum disease can lead to implant failure. If you’re not careful, infected gums won’t be able to properly support your implant. Instead, be sure to brush your teeth twice a day, paying close attention to your gumline. The best way to clean your gums is to angle your brush head at 45-degrees. Additionally, don’t forget to floss once a day to lift plaque and food debris off your gums.

Eat a Healthy Diet

Dental implants allow you to eat virtually anything you want, which is why we encourage you to consume a full, healthy, and nutritious diet. However, overindulging in foods that are extra hard, sticky, acidic, or sugary can damage your implants and cause them to fail if you’re not careful. Do your best to avoid these types of foods and try to eat items rich in calcium and vitamin D instead. These keep your jawbone and gums healthy and strong, increasing the longevity of your dental implants.

Break Bad Habits

While dental implants have a success rate of 95% even after 10 years, there is a chance that they can fail. The use of tobacco products and smoking will slow down healing and encourage infection. Additionally, bad habits like chewing on non-food items or ice cubes can cause injury and implant failure. You should also avoid using your teeth for anything other than eating, speaking, and smiling – do not use your smile to open packages or bottles because it could seriously damage your implants.

Protect Your Dental Implants

Your new smile is incredibly strong but not completely indestructible. If you play sports, or participate in any physical activity, wear a mouthguard to protect your dental implants from damage. Are you affected by bruxism (teeth grinding)? If so, make sure that you’re wearing a nightguard during sleep to prevent the extra wear and tear that grinding can cause. This will also relieve pressure on the jaw, making your smile more comfortable in general.

Schedule Regular Dental Checkups

Visit our office twice a year for routine checkups. These appointments allow Dr. Golparvar to catch any potential issues with your implants as early as possible, saving you time and money in the future from avoided dental care. Your checkups are also a great time to ask us any questions you have about your oral health and dental implants. Plus, we will ensure the restorations you have still look lifelike, stable, and clean!

Are Dental Implants Safe?

Dental implant treatment is considered to be completely safe when performed by a professional. On top of that, they currently have an average success rate that falls between 95% and 98%, giving you even more confidence to replace teeth via this method. Thanks to decades of research and development, dentists have nearly perfected the placement of dental implants and made the treatment extremely predictable, reducing the risk of complications. Our in-house specialists are happy to answer any questions you have about the safety and effectiveness of implants during your consultation.

What If I’m Not Eligible for Dental Implants?

Just because you are not eligible for treatment now does not mean you can’t receive it later. It really comes down to determining what you need in order to receive dental implants safely. For example, if you do not have enough healthy bone tissue to receive an implant, a bone graft may need to be performed. If you have gum disease that puts your implant at risk of failure, we’ll recommend gum therapy to ensure the gum tissue heals before you receive any kind of oral surgery.

Can Dental Implants Be Removed After They’re Placed?

Dental implants are not like dentures and should never be removed after they are placed. However, if they are failing and did not properly integrate with the jaw, they need to be removed. Keep in mind that even if you choose to restore your implants with a removable implant denture, the implants remain in placed despite the restoration being removable.

Should I Get a Dental Implant Even If I’m Only Missing One Tooth?

While a single missing tooth may not seem like a big deal, it can have long-term implications for your oral and overall health. Maintaining a balanced diet becomes more difficult, even when missing a single tooth. Additionally, neighboring teeth will begin to shift out of place when a tooth is missing for too long. Whether you’re missing single teeth or several in both arches, replacement is always the better option compared to doing nothing.