Restore Your Smile with Durable, Natural-Looking Dental Implants
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for missing teeth, offering the strength, stability, and natural appearance you need to smile with confidence. Whether you’re missing one tooth, or several teeth, implants can restore your smile to its full potential.
Implants essentially replicate the root and tooth in your jaw.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option designed to mimic the structure of natural teeth. They consist of a small titanium post that acts as a tooth root, securely anchored into the jawbone, and a custom crown that looks and feels just like a natural tooth.
Implants can also support bridges or dentures, providing unparalleled stability and function!
- They’re Durable: Implants can last for decades with the right care.
- They Protect Your Jawbone: Prevent bone loss and keep your facial structure.
- They Look Natural: Your new teeth will blend perfectly with your smile.
How do Dental Implants Work?
The process of getting dental implants is straightforward and tailored specifically to your needs. Here’s how it works:
1. Consultation and Planning
Using advanced 3D cone beam imaging, we assess your jawbone, evaluate nerve location, and develop a personalized treatment plan. If necessary, bone grafting may be recommended to ensure a strong foundation for your implants.
2. Implant Placement
From your 3D scan, we create virtual surgical guides to plan and position implants with precision. This ensures optimal placement for long-term stability and functionality. The titanium implant is then placed into your jawbone under local anesthesia to keep you comfortable. Over the next few months, the implant naturally integrates with your bone, forming a strong and durable foundation.
3. Restoration Phase
Once the implant has fully integrated with your bone, an abutment will be placed, and we’ll take impressions to create your custom crown. While the permanent crown is being made, a temporary crown may be provided.
4. Final Visit
Your permanent crown is placed and adjusted to ensure a perfect fit. Your new tooth is now ready to function just like a natural tooth.
Ready to Explore Your Implant Options?
Schedule a consultation to receive a personalized treatment plan designed around your smile.
From Single Tooth to Full Arch
Dental implants are versatile, addressing a variety of dental needs—from single teeth to full-arch restorations supported by dentures.
- Single Tooth Replacement: Restore a single missing tooth with a natural-looking crown that blends seamlessly with your smile.
- Multiple Teeth Replacement: Use implants to support a bridge, offering a stable solution without affecting adjacent teeth.
- Full-Arch Restorations: For patients with significant tooth loss, as few as 4 to 6 implants can securely support an implant-supported denture, creating a full arch of natural-looking teeth.
Implant-supported dentures provide a secure, comfortable fit, eliminating the slipping and discomfort associated with traditional dentures. Whether you’re restoring one tooth or an entire smile, dental implants offer durable, natural-looking results.
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
Whether you’re replacing one tooth or considering a full-arch restoration, we’ll help you understand your options clearly.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants are like the luxury car of dentistry. An implant is sturdy, reliable, and worth the investment for long-term results. They really are the preferred choice for tooth replacement:
- Longevity: With proper care, implants can last for decades.
- Functionality: Eat and speak comfortably, just like with natural teeth.
- Bone Health: Prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure.
- Confidence: Smile freely, knowing your teeth look and feel natural.
The process takes longer than many other dental procedures, but implants also tend to outlast other tooth replacement options.
The results are permanent, leaving you with a natural-looking smile, and the confidence to eat the foods you love without worrying about sustaining damage to your reconstructed teeth. In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, helping prevent the bone deterioration that can occur when teeth are missing.
Why Choose Drews?
At Drews Dental in Lewiston, you’re more than just a number. As an independently owned practice, we’re free to focus on what matters most — building real patient relationships and delivering care that’s thoughtful, precise, and tailored to you. Our focus isn’t on volume, but on creating a comfortable, patient-centered experience built on trust and long-term results.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Advanced 3D Technology: We use Cone Beam imaging and digital planning tools to evaluate bone structure and place implants with accuracy and confidence.
- Personalized Treatment Planning: Every implant case is carefully evaluated and customized to your individual needs, anatomy, and long-term goals.
- Implant Experience: Our dentists bring years of hands-on experience in restorative and surgical care, with careful attention to detail at every step.
- Independent, Patient-First Care: Without corporate oversight, we make decisions based on what’s best for you — not production quotas.
Still Have Questions About Dental Implants?
We’re happy to talk through your options and help you decide what’s right for your smile.
Call (207) 782-5308 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.
Dental Implant FAQs
Most healthy adults with adequate jawbone density are candidates for dental implants. During your consultation, we evaluate your oral health, bone structure, and overall goals to determine whether implants are the best option for you.
Dental implant placement is performed under local anesthesia to keep you comfortable. Most patients report mild soreness afterward that can be managed with over-the-counter medication.
The dental implant process typically takes several months from placement to final crown. Healing time varies depending on how quickly your implant integrates with the bone and whether additional procedures, such as bone grafting, are required.
With proper care and regular dental visits, dental implants can last for decades and often a lifetime. Good oral hygiene and routine checkups help protect the long-term success of your implant.
Dental implants have a success rate of approximately 95–98% in healthy patients. Careful planning, proper placement, and good oral hygiene all contribute to long-term success.
Leaving a missing tooth untreated can lead to shifting teeth, bite changes, and bone loss in the jaw. Dental implants help maintain bone structure and prevent surrounding teeth from moving.
The cost of dental implants varies depending on the number of implants needed, the complexity of the case, and whether additional procedures are required. We provide a personalized estimate after your consultation so you understand your options clearly.
Some dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for implants, but benefits vary widely. Our team can help review your coverage and explain what portion may be included in your plan.
Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants