Permanent, Natural-Looking Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
If you have missing or damaged teeth, dental implants offer a long-term, durable, and natural-looking solution. At Caring Dental in Herndon, VA, Dr. Ashraf Adam specializes in state-of-the-art implant dentistry, helping patients restore their smile, confidence, and oral functionality with high-quality dental implants.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a surgical procedure that replaces a missing or damaged tooth with an artificial substitute that functions and looks like a natural tooth. Unlike bridges or dentures, implants provide a fixed, permanent solution that integrates with the jawbone, ensuring stability, durability, and improved oral health.
Dental implants are an ideal alternative to traditional bridgework or dentures, especially when a patient’s natural teeth roots are insufficient to support a dental restoration.
Key Benefits of Dental Implants
✔ Provides a stable and secure foundation for artificial teeth
✔ Prevents bone loss by stimulating the jawbone
✔ Restores full chewing and speaking function
✔ Long-lasting and highly durable – can last a lifetime with proper care
✔ Improves facial structure and prevents sagging due to tooth loss
Who Can Get Dental Implants?
Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. To be eligible, patients should have:
✔ Healthy gums and sufficient jawbone density to support the implant
✔ No active periodontal (gum) disease
✔ Good overall health – conditions like diabetes should be well managed
✔ No smoking or willingness to quit – smoking can affect healing and implant success
If jawbone density is insufficient, Dr. Ashraf Adam may recommend bone grafting before implant placement to ensure stability.
