What Sets New Mexico Smile Center Apart for Dental Implant Treatment?
Spanish-Speaking Staff
Patients shouldn’t have to forgo receiving dental implants because they can’t find a dental office that can communicate effectively with them. Our Albuquerque, NM, dental practice has Spanish-speaking staff members to make our services more accessible to the community.
Fits Into Your Schedule
Our dental practice is proud to provide both night and weekend appointments so patients can conveniently receive the care they need. Whether you’re having an emergency or you simply have work hours that make it difficult to schedule appointments, we’ll make time for you.
Latest Technology
Placing dental implants requires state-of-the-art techniques and technology. Dr. Ollason stays up-to-date with his education so he can perform efficient dental procedures. His practice also has technology like digital X-rays and intraoral scanners to ensure optimal implant placement.
Affordable Care
We provide an in-office discount plan along with third-party financing options. Our Dental Benefits Program is available for patients without insurance, offering discounts on services. Additionally, patients can apply for CareCredit®, which offers flexible payment plans.
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Restore Your Smile with Implant Dentistry
Have you been suffering due to missing teeth? Are you tired of your dentures slipping out of place every time you speak or enjoy a meal? We have a solution for you that can restore your confidence, your comfort, and your health. Dr. Steven Ollason can perform every step of dental implant treatment – from planning and placement to restoration – at his Albuquerque dental practice.
Do you live in Rio Rancho, the East Mountains, or nearby? We’d love to meet you. To learn more about implant dentistry or to schedule an appointment, contact us online or call: (505) 275-1663
Request an AppointmentThe Closest Thing to Natural Teeth Is Implant-Supported Restorations
Dental implants offer many advantages over traditional restorations, including:
- Natural Function – By anchoring your restorations to your jaw, you can expect your new teeth to function just like natural teeth. As such, you do not need to worry about your restoration sliding out of place while speaking or eating.
- Protection Against Jawbone Atrophy – When a tooth is no longer present to stimulate the jawbone, bone tissue will begin to recede. This can not only cause other teeth to become loose due to the lack of support, but can also affect your facial contours. Dental implants are the only treatment capable of stopping bone atrophy after tooth loss.
- Improved Self-Confidence – Reestablishing a healthy smile can significantly boost your self-esteem. In addition to allowing you to speak and eat confidently, dental implants paired with high-quality restorations can replace each missing tooth in an exceptionally realistic-looking way.
An Investment in Your Smile Can Provide a Wealth of Benefits
Because of their affordability, the most common options for replacing lost teeth are traditional bridges and dentures. This is especially true when you consider that each dental implant can add more than $2,000 to the cost of treatment.
However, dental implants provide a significant benefit not offered by traditional restorations: preventing jawbone atrophy. As bone loss progresses, traditional dentures require frequent relining and adjustments. The cost of these adjustments adds up over time. Implant-supported dentures help your jaw keep its shape and size, and require significantly fewer (if any) adjustments.
Treatment Cost and Financing
The starting cost for a single implant at our practice serving Rio Rancho, the East Mountains, and surrounding areas is $1,900. This does not include bone grafting, abutments, or your restoration. While this may seem like a significant investment, dental implants can prevent the need for more extensive and costly future treatments while providing unparalleled results.
While insurance typically does not cover dental implants, we do not want our patients to be discouraged from this highly effective treatment. As such, we offer an in-office discount plan as well as third-party financing. Our Dental Benefits Program is offered to patients without insurance and provides discounts on services. Patients can also apply for CareCredit®, which offers a variety of payment plans.
Have You Been Told You Don’t Qualify? Consider All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 dental implants are another implant option at our Albuquerque, NM, dentistry practice that can replace a full arch of natural teeth and provide life-changing benefits using just four implants. In most cases, All-on-4 can support a denture immediately after placement surgery. During a consultation, Dr. Steven Ollason can determine if this solution is right for you.
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Your Health and Lifestyle Can Affect Candidacy
Low Jawbone Density
Sufficient jawbone density is required to support dental implants.
Smoking
Smoking inhibits your ability to heal and increases the risk of implant failure.
Periodontal Disease
Healthy gums contribute to a stable foundation for dental implants.
Uncontrolled Diabetes
Uncontrolled diabetes can increase the risk of implant failure.
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Imagine Loving Your Smile
A lost tooth or several missing teeth can have a negative effect on your confidence and make it difficult to speak and eat. Fortunately, an implant-supported restoration from Dr. Steve Ollason can improve the appearance and functionality of your teeth for years to come.
If you want to reap the benefits of dental implants and implant-supported restorations, we invite you to fill out our contact form or call our Albuquerque, NM, office. We’re happy to serve our friends in neighbors in Rio Rancho, the East Mountains, and nearby.
Request an AppointmentWhat Can a Dental Implant Support?
Crown
An implant-supported crown is a dental solution that can connect to a titanium implant, completely replacing a single tooth.
Bridge
A dental bridge can attach to two implants or an implant and an abutment tooth to restore several missing teeth in a row.
Denture
Implants can securely hold a full or partial denture in place to restore entire arches of teeth or widespread tooth loss.
What to Expect During The Implant Process
Traditional dental implants require at least two surgeries separated by about three to six months of healing time.
Consultation
Our dentist will review your current oral health and medical records and discuss your goals at our Albuquerque office in order to determine your candidacy for implant surgery.
Implant Placement Surgery
After administering local anesthesia and sedation to ensure you are relaxed and comfortable, our dentist will make small incisions in your gums to place your implants.
First Healing Period
During the next four to six months, your new titanium implants will fuse with the bone tissue of your jaw in a process called osseointegration.
Abutment Placement
An abutment is a small connector that attaches to your implant to your final restoration. During a second minor surgery, our dentist will place the abutment onto your implant.
Second Healing Period
It takes about two weeks for your gums to heal around your newly placed abutment.
Final Restoration
Once fully healed, you will return to our Albuquerque dentistry practice to have your final bridge, crown, or denture placed. Your dentist will make sure your restoration achieves a proper fit by making any necessary adjustments at this time.
Recovering After Your Surgery
After implant placement surgery, you may experience symptoms like pain, swelling, and minor bleeding at the site of your implant. To help aid recovery:
Take Medication
Take your antibiotics as prescribed and use an antiseptic mouthwash to help prevent infection. Prescribed pain medication, over-the-counter pain medication, and cool or warm compresses can help alleviate any discomfort at the site of your implant and in your jaw.
Take a Break
Following your surgery, Dr. Ollason may instruct you to rest for a few days. This includes avoiding all strenuous activity until you are cleared by our dentist and staying home from work for two to three days.
Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene
Though you’re healing from surgery, maintaining your oral hygiene is still important. Use a soft-bristle toothbrush to gently brush around your implant and rinse your mouth out thoroughly after each meal. Be careful not to disturb your stitches.
Though there is a short recovery period after dental implant placement surgery, many patients report that receiving dental implants is worth it because of the many benefits they offer for life.
Dental Implants in Albuquerque
Dental implants provide a durable and natural-looking solution for replacing missing teeth. By placing a small titanium post into the jawbone, implants support restorations such as crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures. At New Mexico Smile Center, dental implants are often used within restorative dentistry or full mouth reconstruction treatment plans to restore full smile function.
Dental Implants in Albuquerque FAQs
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts placed in the jawbone that support replacement teeth such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Are dental implants permanent?
Dental implants are designed to be a long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth when properly cared for.
Who is a candidate for dental implants?
Patients with healthy gums and sufficient jawbone density may be candidates for dental implants.
How long does the dental implant process take?
The dental implant process can take several months, allowing time for the implant to integrate with the jawbone.
Do dental implants look natural?
Yes, implant restorations are custom-made to match the shape and color of your natural teeth.
How do I care for dental implants?
Daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits help maintain the health and longevity of dental implants.