Dental Implants

Dental implants are an attractive, secure option for replacing missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures. Implants are a long-term solution for a beautiful smile that you can wear with confidence. 

How Do Dental Implants Work?

When you receive a dental implant, a metal post or frame is surgically implanted in the jawbone beneath the gums. Each implant is fashioned to match your other teeth, blending in for a natural look. Dental implants are built to last, protect your bone structure, and keep teeth where they belong, leaving you with your ideal smile.

One of the most important things to know about dental implants is that you must have healthy gums. Healthy gums, as well as a suitable bone structure, are required for receiving implants. Furthermore, it’s vital that the gums continue to be cared for through good oral hygiene and regular visits to Dr. Langley.

Dental Implant Services

Langley Dental provides the following implant solutions and procedures for our patients, from single-tooth replacement to full-mouth rehabilitation: 

• Durable, Aesthetic Replacement Teeth

• Dentures

• Partial Dentures

• Hybrid Dentures

• Bridges

As a prosthodontist, Dr. Langley is a certified dental specialist in the replacement of missing teeth. Part of the specialty is the ability to plan treatment and provide replacement teeth for even the most complex cases. Dr. Langley provides a full range of tooth replacement options, including implant-supported new teeth. After a comprehensive exam to determine what can work for you, Dr. Langley will explain each of your available options and answer all of your questions. He will then recommend the best treatment plan for you based on your specific circumstances.

Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth that have been lost to decay, trauma, or gum disease. They can be used for a few teeth or your entire smile, and make it easier to eat and speak. Perhaps most importantly, dentures allow you to live confidently with a beautiful smile.

Types of Dentures

There are many options when it comes to dentures. We have the following available for our patients:

• Conventional – Full, removable dentures that are used once all remaining teeth have been removed and tissues have healed, which can take several months.

• Immediate – Full, removable dentures that can be inserted on the same day that remaining teeth are removed. This allows patients to have teeth during the healing period, however sometimes patients need to have the dentures relined once fully healed.

• Overdenture – A prosthetic that fits over the remaining teeth that could be saved, or used in combination with dental implants, which offer stability and support.

Dr. Langley can help you find dentures that are right for your needs. Our dentures always look natural, and are custom-fitted to you. Keep in mind, dentures take some time to become used to, so do not be concerned if they feel awkward at first. You will become accustomed to them over time, and Langley Dental will ensure you have the best style and fit for you. Contact us today to learn more about dentures and how Dr. Langley can help.

Partial dentures are removable replacements for one or more missing teeth. These are ideal when some of the patient’s teeth are healthy and can be saved. Partial dentures make it easier to eat and speak, and provide a natural looking, beautiful smile.

How Do Partial Dentures Work?

Partial dentures are replacement teeth that attach to pink dental implant bases that match the gum color. Alternatively, they can use a metal framework with clasps that are attached to the teeth. Dr. Langley will determine which type of partial denture is right for your teeth, and will customize the dentures for a superb fit and comfort. 

Partial dentures have many benefits. They improve your ability to chew, allow you to speak more clearly, and provide support to sagging cheeks and lips. They can also limit the movement of existing teeth, preventing further damage.

Contact Langley Dental today to find out more about how partial dentures can enhance your smile and your life.

Dr. Langley can give you a full-arch set of functional and aesthetic new teeth that are firmly fixed onto implants and provide close-to-full chewing efficiency. Using the All-on-4 procedure, most patients can receive implants and fixed-in new teeth without the need for bone grafting.

The term All-on-4 refers to "all" teeth being supported "on four" dental implants, a surgical and prosthodontics procedure for total mouth rehabilitation for patients with badly broken down teeth, decayed teeth, or compromised teeth due to gum disease. 

Your new fixed-in teeth will be completely stable in your mouth. They won’t slip or irritate your gums, they will look and feel totally natural and will allow you to comfortably eat whatever food you want.

Dr. Langley is a board-certified prosthodontist and will work in concert with an oral surgeon in the diagnosis and treatment planning of your procedure, ensuring the final result will be aesthetic and properly functional.

If you are wearing dentures or need all your teeth replaced, contact us for a complimentary dental implant consultation with Dr. Langley.

Dental bridges are used to “bridge” the gap that’s created by one or more missing teeth. They generally involve two crowns, one on each side of the gap, as well as a false tooth. The crowned teeth create a support system that helps anchor the false tooth.

Dental bridges restore your smile when a tooth is lost. This improves appearance, and also helps with chewing, speech, and preventing the remaining teeth from moving.

Types of Dental Bridges

Langley Dental provides the following types of dental bridges for our patients: 

• Traditional Fixed Bridges – This includes two or more crowns and a replacement tooth. This is the most common type, and is made from porcelain, metal, or ceramic.

Dr. Langley will help you determine which kind of bridge is right for your needs. To learn more about dental bridges, contact us today.