Dental Implants in Louisville, KY

Rejuvenate your smile by replacing missing or damaged teeth with effective, long-lasting dental implants. MINT dentistry is excited to offer custom-made dental implants and restorations to our patients in Louisville, KY to help them find a tooth replacement solution that looks, feels, and works like natural teeth. An implant is a post placed in your jaw by one of our board-certified oral surgeons to mimic the missing tooth root. The implanted post or posts will be attached to a crown, bridge, or denture restoration that looks natural and lasts for years. If you want to restore your smile by replacing one or more teeth, schedule a consultation at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY. During your consultation at our modern dental practice, you will learn about MINT dentistry’s mission to help our patients achieve their aesthetic goals while attaining ideal dental function.

Nobel Biocare™, one of the leading implant providers, offers All-on-4® dental implants as a comprehensive way to secure dentures for a full-arch restoration. This process works by inserting the dental implants at strategic points on the upper and/or lower arch. When compared to other implant dentures, All-on-4 creates a more secure fit with fewer posts. Our team of dentists recommends All-on-4 implants to get a fully restored smile without the restrictions or hassle of removable dentures. Many MINT patients have reaped the benefits of the advanced All-on-4 process with amazing, high-quality results. If you'd like to learn about the advantages of All-on-4 implants and custom dentures, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our dental practice in Louisville, KY.

A dental crown, bridge, or dentures may be recommended by your MINT dentist to support your dental implants. You may be an ideal candidate for an implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture if you currently have a traditional dental restoration but don't like the way it looks or feels. During your dental implant consultation at MINT dentistry, a board-certified dentist will examine your gums and jawbone to decide if you're able to receive an implant. You may not be a good candidate for implants if you are being treated for gum disease, use tobacco, or are pregnant.

Your mouth will be assessed by our team during your consultation to determine if you will need any bone or gum grafts. If it is determined that you do, the necessary grafts will need to be completed beforehand. When your mouth is ready for implants, our team will schedule oral surgery to place the implant post(s). Before your implant surgery, a team member will show you to the procedure room so you can begin to relax in the massaging treatment chair, where you will be given Beats headphones and MINT sunglasses. When you are ready, your oral surgeon will administer your anesthesia and, if needed, sedation. Then, the oral surgeon will make the necessary incision in your mouth and place the metal implant post(s) in your jaw. We will repeat this process if more than one implant is needed. Finally, your oral surgeon will close your gums around the implant, leaving the post visible above the gumline. Over the next few months, the implant(s) will start to integrate with the gums and jawbone. While this occurs, a temporary crown, bridge, or denture will be used to cover the post(s). When you're healed, our Louisville, KY dental professionals will attach your custom restoration to the implant(s), so you can begin to enjoy your newly restored smile.

It is normal to experience swelling in your face and gums, bruising, bleeding, and discomfort after oral surgery. These symptoms are typically temporary, but if you have concerns or lasting symptoms, please contact us. Our team may write you a prescription for antibiotics and/or pain medication, along with detailed aftercare instructions, like what activities to avoid, to help you recover smoothly. When your implant(s) have healed, and your restoration has been placed, it is important to follow a good home oral care routine, including flossing and brushing your teeth twice a day. You may be asked to schedule follow-up appointments that will allow us to check and adjust your restoration. MINT dentistry suggests you continue scheduling annual dental exams and biannual cleanings so that we can help you keep your restorations gorgeous for a long time.

Your dental insurance policy will determine any of the costs of your dental implant procedure and custom restoration. We will contact your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage and calculate your out-of-pocket expenses. During your consultation, our team will discuss the payment methods accepted by our office, including medical financing. At MINT dentistry, we are dedicated to helping Louisville, KY patients get a luminous smile. If you don't have insurance, ask us about the MINT Discount Plan, which helps you fit restorative treatments like dental implants into your budget.

Dental implants are a wonderful treatment option to effectively replace a missing tooth or teeth. Maintained just like your natural teeth, implants can rejuvenate the health and appearance of your smile. With advanced equipment and state-of-the-art techniques, our team of professionals at MINT dentistry will help you achieve the smile of your dreams through high-quality implant dentistry. If you want to hear about crowns, bridges, and dentures supported by implants, contact our dental office in Louisville, KY today to book your consultation.