Dental Implants

Dental Implant Specialist Serving Mililani & All of the Hawaiian Islands

While Mililani Dental & Implants, in Mililani, HI, is a full-service dental practice, Dr. Brad Matiasevich specializes in dental implants. If you have one or more missing teeth, we’re happy to schedule a consultation for you so you can learn about your implant options.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a metal anchor that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth. It’s usually made of titanium and fuses with the jawbone over the course of five to six months. Once the titanium screw has fused with bone and the gum tissue has healed over, a dental crown can be attached, serving as a replacement tooth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants offer several advantages over other tooth placeholders or leaving the space a missing tooth creates empty. When a missing tooth has nothing to take its place, other teeth can shift, causing a series of oral health issues. Underlying jawbone begins to deteriorate, too, which can affect the entire face. While a dental implant isn’t the only option for replacing missing teeth, it is an efficient, long-term solution that holds the following benefits:

They look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
You can enjoy your favorite foods without worry of your artificial teeth coming out or slipping since implants are securely anchored into the jawbone.
Because an implant is anchored into the jawbone, it gives surrounding bone tissue something to adhere to, preventing bone loss that occurs with missing teeth.
You’ll be self-confident knowing your smile is not prone to slippage, discomfort, or having the appearance of artificial teeth.
Dental implants can last a lifetime with proper care.
Caring for dental implants is the same as caring for your natural teeth; daily brushing and flossing combined with routine professional cleanings and check ups helps them last a lifetime.
They are an ideal replacement for removable dentures.
They can replace a single tooth, a few teeth, or a mouth full of dentures.
They are a good option for patients who do not want want bridges, partials, or dentures.
Dental implants only impact one space—the missing tooth—whereas bridges affect three: the missing tooth, plus the two teeth adjacent to the missing tooth.

Can Everyone Get Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a viable option for most people, but there are patients who are better off seeking other alternatives. For example, patients with certain pre-existing conditions or bone loss might not be eligible for dental implants.

For skilled specialized dental services, call our team at 808-625-6223.