Located in the heart of North Carolina, our state-of-the-art dental practice offers a variety of dental implant solutions tailored to meet individual needs. Whether you’re considering a single artificial tooth or a full set of artificial teeth, our expert team leverages the latest technological advancements and dental lab resources. From traditional implant posts to innovative CEREC crowns designed and crafted in our facility, we ensure a seamless, customized treatment experience.

Why Might You Need Dental Implants?

As more and more people face tooth loss each year, people just like you are seeking effective, affordable tooth replacement options in Wilmington, NC, that will restore their smile, allow them to eat and drink the foods they love, and provide a permanent solution to an often-embarrassing problem.

Dr. Michael Kuzma provides tooth replacement options to people who have lost teeth for any number of reasons, including:

  • Tooth decay
  • Gum disease
  • Advanced age
  • Health conditions
  • Accidents

Regardless of the reason for tooth loss, you need not suffer with this problem for the rest of your life. Given the advances in dental technology and techniques for tooth replacement, proper candidates can get their smile and life back in only a few short months. Dr. Michael Kuzma, Wilmington, NC implant dentist, has the experience, training, education, and compassion to provide you with the smile you’ve always desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Given that each dental implant patient requires a different treatment plan, it’s virtually impossible to give a hard and fast answer to this question. The work involved in placing one dental implant will be much less than in the case of a patient who requires both upper and lower implants, and the costs will range accordingly.

Regardless of how many implants your smile transformation requires, we’ll be sure to discuss all out-of-pocket expenses before beginning any treatment.

Contrary to popular belief, dental implants are not fake teeth. Instead, a dental implant is a small titanium post that resembles a screw; the screw is surgically implanted into your jawbone. After you have fully healed from the dental implant placement, you will have what’s called a “dental implant restoration,” which can be a dental crown, a dental bridge, The Denture Fountain of Youth®, traditional dentures, or some combination of those procedures that Dr. Kuzma feels is right for you.

The second stage of replacing your missing teeth involves placing a connector called an “abutment.” After the implants have fused into your jawbone in a process known as osseointegration, the abutment serves to connect the implants to the implant restoration, which is usually a dental crown or a dental bridge.

  1. Prevent bone loss. When you lose teeth, you also lose stimulation in the jaw bone around that area. Typically, this leads to deterioration of the bone mass. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that provides the necessary stimulation for the jawbone to be healthy.
  2. Restore the strength of bite. Restorations are secured into your jaw with strong titanium posts that replace the tooth root, allowing you to bite down with the same force you did with your natural teeth. Traditional dentures and other tooth replacement options don’t achieve the same bite force as your natural teeth.
  3. Dental implants do not present the challenges that traditional dentures do. You can enjoy all the foods you enjoy, you can speak clearly, and there’s no worry about slippage.
  4. Enhanced confidence over dentures. Unless you tell people, no one will know you have implants.
  5. Dental implants do not require special maintenance. Once your dental implants are fully integrated into your jaw, you will care for them just like you would natural teeth.
  6. Dental implants can’t get cavities. You will have to practice excellent oral hygiene at home and come in for twice-yearly visits (unless otherwise directed), but your implants cannot get cavities as your natural teeth can.

Many patients are surprised to find that the discomfort associated with dental implants is minimal. Local anesthesia and sedation options are available to ensure a comfortable experience during the placement of the implant post. Post-procedure pain is typically manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers.

With proper care, these tooth replacements can last a lifetime. The key to longevity is maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular check-ups. Unlike removable dentures, dental implants are a permanent solution designed to be as robust and enduring as your natural teeth.

Before

A patient before dental implants

After

Dr. Kuzma

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Still Have Questions About Dental Implants in Wilmington, NC?

We understand that this is no simple undertaking, but we can promise it will change your life. Dental implants placed by Dr. Kuzma and his team will last a lifetime, and you’ll have your smile back, your confidence restored, and your quality of life improved exponentially. Please call today (910) 392-6060, or fill out our online contact form to schedule an appointment.