Losing a tooth can change more than the way your smile looks. It can affect how comfortably you eat, how confidently you speak, and even the health of your smile over time. At TJ O’Shea DMD, we offer comprehensive dental implant treatment right here in our Roswell office..
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth from the root up.
Unlike a traditional bridge or removable denture, an implant uses a small post placed within the jawbone to replace the missing tooth root. Once the implant has healed and become stable, it can support a custom dental crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration above the gumline. The result is a replacement designed to look natural, feel secure, and give you back the function you lost with your tooth.
Dental implants can also be incredibly versatile. Whether you are missing a single tooth, several teeth in one area, or most of an entire arch, we can determine whether implant treatment can help rebuild your smile.
Dental implants done in-house in Roswell
Dental implant treatment has traditionally meant bouncing between offices: one provider for surgery, another for the restoration, and multiple teams coordinating different phases of care.
At TJ O’Shea DMD, we've made the process more seamless. Dr. O’Shea provides both dental implant placement and implant restorations in-house, allowing him to stay closely involved from your initial evaluation through your final result. Your treatment is planned as one complete process rather than separate surgical and restorative procedures.
That means greater continuity, fewer moving pieces, and a team you already know throughout your care.
Our office also uses 3D CBCT imaging to evaluate the teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures when planning implant treatment, giving Dr. O’Shea a detailed look at the area before your procedure begins.
Single-tooth dental implants are the most common type of implant, and use a single dental crown to replace one missing tooth.
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Implant restorations can be used to replace one tooth with a crown, multiple teeth with a bridge, or a full mouth of teeth with implant-supported dentures. Implant restorations look, feel, and function just like real teeth. No matter how many teeth you’ve lost, you may be a good candidate for treatment with dental implants and an implant restoration.
When you care for them properly, your dental implants and your restorations could last decades. This is much longer than alternatives like dentures and traditional dental bridges, which makes implants a great long-term investment.
If you get a single-tooth restoration with a dental crown, you can just treat it like a normal tooth, and it’s easy to care for implant-supported bridges and dentures, too. This makes your life more convenient.
To begin the process, your dentist will need to place one or more dental implants into your mouth. After this surgery is done, it may take up to 6 months for your mouth to fully heal.
After your implants are in place, you’ll come back to our office for a few follow-ups. During this time, your dentist will check your recovery. They will also take impressions and images of your mouth, and use these to begin designing and crafting your final implant restoration.
Once your mouth is healed, your dentist in Roswell will build your permanent implant restoration with the help of a dental lab. When it arrives at our office, you’ll come in for one last appointment. Your dentist will check the restoration to make sure it fits. Then they will bond it to your implant permanently and send you home to enjoy your brand-new smile.
When a tooth has been missing for some time, changes can occur in the surrounding bone and neighboring teeth. That does not automatically mean an implant is no longer possible.
Dr. O’Shea can use an examination and 3D imaging when appropriate to evaluate the area and determine what options are available.
Coverage varies significantly between insurance plans. Some policies may contribute toward certain portions of implant treatment while others may offer limited or no implant benefits.
Our team can help you understand your benefits and review available payment or financing options before treatment begins.
Dental implants still require excellent oral hygiene. Brushing, cleaning around the implant, keeping up with professional cleanings and exams, and following any recommendations specific to your restoration can help protect both the implant and the surrounding tissues.
Dental implants are designed as a long-term tooth replacement option. Their longevity depends on factors such as oral hygiene, gum health, regular professional care, and individual health and lifestyle considerations.
The restoration attached to the implant may eventually require maintenance or replacement even when the underlying implant remains healthy.
Absolutely. Dental implants aren't limited to replacing one tooth at a time.
Depending on your needs, implants can support an individual crown, a bridge replacing several teeth, an implant-supported denture, or a full-arch restoration replacing an entire row of teeth.
Your comfort is an important part of the treatment process. The implant area is thoroughly numbed during placement, and we'll provide detailed instructions for managing normal tenderness or swelling afterward.
Most importantly, you'll know what to expect before treatment begins and have our team available to answer questions throughout your recovery.
Implant treatment happens in stages, and the total timeline varies depending on your oral health, the number of implants being placed, your healing process, and the type of restoration you need.
After placement, the implant typically needs time to integrate with the surrounding bone before the final restoration is attached. Dr. O’Shea will give you a more personalized timeline after evaluating your smile.
Yes. TJ O’Shea DMD now provides both dental implant surgery and implant restorations in-house. That means Dr. O’Shea can plan your treatment, place the implant, monitor healing, and complete your final restoration within our Roswell practice.
The answer is usually “no.” Most dental insurance plans don’t cover any part of dental implant treatment, and this includes restorations. You will likely have to pay out of pocket. However, you can consult with your insurer and your policy information directly to learn more, and see if you can get coverage for your dental implant and/or implant restoration.
Dental crowns are the most common type of dental implant restoration, and they attach to one implant to restore a single tooth. Implant-supported bridges are also an option. These use two implants to support a row of 3+ missing teeth.
Implant-supported dentures are also an option for some patients. These are full rows of teeth that attach to 4-6 implants in the upper, lower, or both arches of your mouth. Depending on the type of denture, they may either be removable, or they may be permanently fixed in place.
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