Dental Implants in San Francisco
A full, healthy smile tells the story of good oral hygiene and care. However, gaps in your smile interrupt your journey. At the dental practice of Kevin R Barry, DDS, we offer dental implants to rejuvenate your smile.
We are proud to serve the residents of Union Square, San Francisco, and the surrounding areas. You can trust that we will treat you with respect and care, regardless of the current state of your oral health. We offer implant-supported dental restorations to boost your dental health and renew your smile.
Our friendly team is excited to meet you and begin a professional and personal relationship built on trust and the quality dental care you deserve. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
CALL US: (415) 421-4824 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial teeth that replace missing, damaged, or decayed teeth. These dental restorations can replace a single tooth with an implant-supported crown or multiple teeth with implant-supported bridges and dentures. They can be configured to replace any missing teeth.
Dental implants consist of an implant post, an abutment, and a crown. The implant post is made from a body-safe metal, usually titanium, and provides a stable base for your restoration. Dental implants are increasingly popular because they are permanent, which means you will not have to worry about them slipping or falling out.
Implant-Supported Crowns
A single missing tooth has an immediate impact on your oral health, but our implant-supported crowns can help. We carefully design your dental implant to match the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth to blend seamlessly with your smile.
Our implant-supported crowns protect your oral health by keeping your neighboring teeth from shifting and food and bacteria from accumulating in the empty space, causing an infection. Our crowns also protect your remaining teeth from suffering uneven wear because of the missing tooth.
Implant-Supported Bridges
If you have multiple missing teeth in a row, our implant-supported bridges may be the solution you're looking for. Our dental implants are carefully crafted to match your remaining teeth to look and feel natural.
Implant-supported bridges consist of a pair of dental implants situated at the front and the back of the bridge. The posts support a pair of crowns with prosthetic teeth, called pontics, suspended between them. Our implant-supported bridges restore the integrity of your bite and the beauty of your smile.
Implant-Supported Dentures
When you're missing most or all of the teeth in your upper, lower, or both arches, you've had to make serious changes to your daily life. We offer implant-supported dentures, including All-on-4® dentures, to restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
Our implant dentures renew your bite, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods again. The implant posts permanently secure your dentures, so you don't have to worry about using messy pastes or adhesives.
Our Dental Implant Process
The moment you step into our practice, you discover a team that is passionate about quality care. We consistently put you and your needs first throughout your treatment plan. Our team begins with a gentle, thorough exam of your teeth, jaws, and gums to determine which dental implant option is right for you.
If you have a thin jawbone or gum disease, we will include the necessary pretreatment services in your custom plan. We then refer you to a trusted specialist who will place the implant post. After you have healed from the surgery and the post has successfully fused with your jawbone, we will place your crown, bridge, or denture, and you will be ready to show off your new smile.
Dental Implant FAQs
We constantly pursue further education and stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dental technology and techniques, and we strive to share our knowledge with you. We encourage you to voice your questions and concerns, and are happy to provide the answers you need to make an informed decision regarding your oral health. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about dental implants.
No. We create custom implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures that fit comfortably into your arch. You may experience some discomfort during the implant post placement surgery, but it will fade after a few days. You can take over-the-counter medication to alleviate any pain during the healing process.
Dental implants provide a wide range of benefits over other restorations. An implant post provides a stable anchor for your dental implant. It also performs the vital function of stimulating your jaw, which prevents bone loss and preserves your facial muscles and structure.
Dental implants are easy to care for because you will simply brush and floss them twice daily just like your natural teeth. It's important to also maintain your biannual dental appointments and avoid biting hard things like ice, bottles, and cans because these will damage your restoration.
Beautiful Dental Implants in San Francisco
Missing teeth don't have to keep you from sharing your smile. At the dental practice of Kevin R Barry, DDS, we offer reliable implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures that rejuvenate your bite and rebuild your beautiful smile. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
CALL US: (415) 421-4824 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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