Denver Dental Implants, Denver Implant Dentistry

Our Denver Dental Implant dentist offers Implant Dentistry in Denver and the surrounding area of Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Douglas County, Ken Caryl and Parker Colorado. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp strive to provide the most up-to-date techniques in dental implants.

Advantages of Dental implants Denver Implant Dentists

There are many advantages of dental implants. Of prime importance is that teeth on either side of the missing tooth are not used as abutments (anchors) for a dental bridge. Not having to drill or prepare the tooth is a distinct advantage. Dentures especially lower dentures rarely have great retention and dental implants can help stabilize a lower denture.

Costs of Dental Implants Denver Implant Dentistry

Costs of dental implants in the metro Denver area depends upon the number of implants placed. The more implants placed the greater the cost. In addition, cost varies if the ultimate goal for the implant is a crown or as an abutment for a denture. Circa 2008/2009 cost of dental implant and the crown is "approximately" $ 5,000.00. This cost includes the implant, the abutment, and the dental crown that is screwed in on cemented on top of the implant. Depending on the location of the implant there may or may not be a need for a bone graft to help support the implant. The area most likely to need bone grafting is in the upper jaw where the premolar teeth are located. However, any area "may" need bone grafting.


Dental implants help preserve bone

One of the great things that our Denver Implants dentists have found is that dental implants help preserve bone. When a tooth is extracted in time the bone resorbs or melts away leaving less and less bone. In time this erosion of the bone can lead to pathologic fractures of the lower jaw in older patients. The dental implant stimulates the bone and helps reduce this risk.

Nobel Biocare Dental Implants

Dr's DeLapp use Nobel Biocare Dental Implants in their restorative cases. This implant system is one of the longest studied systems and is considered the gold standard in implant dentistry. With over 30 years of study the use of titanium implants has revolutionized dentistry. Dr. Branemark a Swedish physician discovered that titanium has the ability to fuse with the bone. Previously implants we made from surgical grade stainless steel. The issue was not if the implant would be rejected is was when. At that time getting 5 years out for a stainless steel implant was considered great. Titanium implants have been successfully implanted for over 30 years with not hint or failure.

Additional information can be found at several web sites. The American Dental Association has numerous articles that you may wish to reference. If you would like to make an appointment please feel free to contact our office at (303) 694-9740. If you would like to send us an e-mail please click the following link Denver Implant Dentist.