{"id":2316,"date":"2023-12-16T18:52:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T18:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/?page_id=2316"},"modified":"2026-05-09T21:38:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:38:01","slug":"dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tooth Replacement<\/p>

Dental Implants<\/h1>

A permanent replacement that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.<\/p><\/div>

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How We Can Help<\/p>

Losing a tooth \u2014 whether from injury, decay, or extraction \u2014 affects more than just your smile. It can change how you chew, how you speak, and how you feel about yourself. At Briarwood Dental, dental implants are our preferred long-term solution because they function and feel exactly like natural teeth. We'll walk you through candidacy, the process, and what recovery looks like so there are no surprises.<\/p>

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Single Implants<\/h3>

Replace one missing tooth permanently<\/p><\/div>

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Implant Restorations<\/h3>

Crowns, bridges, or dentures anchored by implants<\/p><\/div>

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Bone Preservation<\/h3>

Stimulate the jawbone and prevent bone loss<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Understanding the details \u2014 everything you need to know about each procedure<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What Are Dental Implants?<\/h3>

A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone, acting as a replacement root for a missing tooth. Once it integrates with the bone, a custom crown is attached on top \u2014 creating a restoration that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.<\/p>

Titanium post<\/span>Fuses with bone<\/span>Custom crown<\/span>Permanent solution<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Benefits of Dental Implants<\/h3>

Implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement because they address the root of the problem \u2014 literally. Unlike bridges or dentures, implants stimulate the jawbone to prevent bone loss and do not require alteration of surrounding teeth.

Why patients choose implants<\/p>

Permanent and durable<\/span>Look and feel natural<\/span>Preserve jawbone<\/span>No impact on adjacent teeth<\/span>Easy to clean<\/span>Restores full chewing function<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Am I a Candidate?<\/h3>

Dental implants are suitable for most healthy adults missing one or more teeth. Good candidates have adequate bone density, healthy gums, and no conditions that would impair healing. We will evaluate you thoroughly and discuss all your options.

Ideal candidate criteria<\/p>

Healthy gums<\/span>Sufficient bone density<\/span>Good overall health<\/span>Committed to oral hygiene<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth Replacement Dental Implants A permanent replacement that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth. How We Can Help Losing a tooth \u2014 whether from injury, decay, or extraction \u2014 affects more than just your smile. It can change how you chew, how you speak, and how you feel about yourself. At Briarwood […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2316","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAnkeny Dentist | Sleep Dentistry | Are You Having Trouble Sleeping?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Having trouble sleeping? 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