Dental implants are one of the best long term treatments to replace lost teeth anywhere in the mouth. Dental implants are different from removable dentures in that with implants, they are placed under the gum. A tooth is then securely attached to the implant. This gives it a very natural look and feel.

Cosmetic and Implant Dentist, Dr. Le is fully trained in Dental Implant placement and restoration and has successfully placed many implants. At My Fairfax Dental, Implant Dentist Dr Le will replace missing tooth or even dentures with a strong and permanently secured Dental Implant right here in our dental office in Fairfax, VA. One advantage of dental implants is that unlike dentures, an implant is secured and doesn’t move around or need to be removed at night.

1. Implant: The implant is usually a precision engineered titanium bit that is then surgically placed in the patient’s jaw bone where it fuses with the jaw bone. Titanium is a metal that exhibits “osseointegration”; a property which allows it to fuse with bone around it. This makes it an ideal material for implants.
2. Abutment: The abutment attaches to the implant and allows for the final Crown to be placed. Once attached it appears as a small post onto which the final restoration will be placed.
3. Crown: A crown is a natural looking tooth that has been skillfully crafted from porcelain that attaches to the abutment. It is very natural looking while being very strong.

Talk to My Fairfax Dental on 571-969-3368 today about any missing tooth and see what the brighter possiblities are for your better smile.

Dental implants usually involves two surgical procedures.

1. Dental Implant Placement:
   This is a oral surgical procedure in which the titanium implant is placed directly into the jaw bone.  Usually after the implant placement, the patient must be allowed enough time for the bone to heal and graft onto the titanium. This healing process is necessary to obtain the best results and to ensure that the implant is perfectly aligned.The implants are placed by Dr. Le in your jaw bone. For the next 4-6 months the implants are beneath the surface of the gums, gradually bonding with the jaw bone. During this period Dr. Le will place a temporary denture to protect the area.Your dental implant placement can be done in our Fairfax, VA dental office by Dr. Le who also can perform a bone graft if necessary.
2. Dental Implant Crown:
   Once the implant has been placed and the bone has healed, Dr Le will begin the final tooth restoration to give you your beautiful smile. An implant crown is fabricated with an impression taken from the patient. This allows for precise fitment and aesthetically matching.With the implant fabricated, it is finally attached to the implant using the abutment. This restorative procedure is the part that is most visible and for most patients is the part that has been waited for.Implant crowns are custom fitted to each individual patient’s needs, so talk to us today about getting an implant crown.At My Fairfax Dental, we can place the implant crown even in cases where we did not place the implant, so call us today to get that beautiful smile.