Missing teeth can be an unfortunate result of dental disease, medical emergencies, or even just an aging smile. Missing teeth are often viewed as unfortunate realities, sometimes treated with dentures or other non-permanent solutions. But here, at James Martin, DMD, we treat missing teeth and damaged smiles with permanent solutions.
With over 2000 hours of post-residency continuing education training, Dr. James Martin brings a wealth of knowledge to dental implants, providing a permanent solution to the unfortunate reality of missing teeth. Our expertise in implants can help you get your smile in as little as 2 or 3 appointments! That can mean full restoration in a couple of months.
If you choose us, our office has the newest tech to help your implant experience be a comfortable one, with staff that is willing to take on even the most difficult of cases.
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Dental implants are permanent fixtures that are placed in your jawbone. They have a small ball on the top, called an abutment. We attach a crown, called a restoration, on that abutment. The crown is perfectly fitted to your smile so you will have a permanent and comfortable solution!
We utilize every tool we have to give you a satisfactory smile. Each type of implant is used in different sections of the mouth and for different concerns. If you need more than one tooth replaced, we will mix and match the kinds of implants to create a perfect smile for you.
NEODENT® IMPLANTS
At James Martin, DMD, we proudly offer Neodent implants, a globally recognized solution renowned for its reliability and affordability in dental restoration. Neodent implants provide a versatile range of systems designed to meet diverse clinical needs, ensuring a solid, friction-fit connection for long-term stability and aesthetic excellence. Trust in Neodent for your smile’s transformation with advanced technology and precision engineering.
Missing Teeth | Much More Than a Cosmetic Issue
If you have missing teeth or a severely damaged smile, getting treatment is not just about repairing the way your smile appears. Missing teeth cause oral health issues and can damage your confidence.
You may feel less like smiling now that you have missing teeth. You probably struggle with eating or speaking normally. People may have even commented on your missing teeth. Your overall health is one of our highest priorities, and that means your mental and emotional health too! We believe that having a healthy and beautiful smile is one step closer to a healthy life.
Your mental and emotional health are not the only things missing teeth can damage. Gaps in your smile can seriously affect your oral health and physical health. Missing teeth can cause issues such as:
- Shifting Teeth
- Tooth and Gum Infections
- Poor Digestion
- Jawbone Decay
- Dietary Deficiencies
Implants can prevent these problems from happening. Our implants, combined with our thorough approach to treatment, can restore your oral and physical health.
Restore Your Confidence with Dental Implants
No matter how difficult your missing-tooth case may be, we will discuss solutions with you so you get a secure and comfortable smile. Our initial consultation with our new patients is extensive, covering every possibility for care and every concern you may have.
We offer implants for tooth restoration because implants work like natural teeth, giving you ease in speaking and eating. Our implants are tooth-colored and shaped to fit your mouth; they’re a comfortable and cosmetic answer to tooth loss.
At James Martin, DMD, we use implants for everything from one missing tooth to a whole-mouth restoration. Our precision and amazing technology make it easier than ever for you to get a real, working smile.
Dental Implants | The PERFECT Choice
Dental implants have a lot of benefits for our patients. We offer a variety of dental implants, which makes it easier for us to customize every smile. Implants from James Martin, DMD, will be restored with ceramic crowns created in our office.
If you are looking for a solution to your tooth loss that is:
- Durable | Our implants and crown restorations last a lifetime with proper care.
- Natural Looking | Our restorations look like regular teeth.
- Quick | We can install implants in as little as 2 or 3 visits.
- Permanent | You can treat your implants like regular teeth and they won’t budge.
- Customizable | Your restorations will be customized to your face shape and smile.
- Innovative | Our office utilizes state-of-the-art scanners and implant technology.
- Comfortable | We offer comfort dentistry and a smile that feels natural.
Our implants are the answer for you!
Living with missing teeth
Missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious about how you look and can cause serious pain and toothaches. Missing teeth can affect the health of your entire body. We want you to have a high quality of life, free of embarrassment or sickness, so we focus on restorative dentistry including dental implants.
Dental implants are one of the best ways to restore your oral health because they stabilize your teeth and jawbone.
Bone loss
Jaw bone density can decrease over time in a specific area of the jaw if there is not a tooth root attached. This can cause several issues like jaw aches or even widespread tooth loss.
Implants are an essential part of keeping your jaw healthy after tooth loss. Your jawbone will grow around the implant, helping the bone remain strong.
During our initial consultation, we will be sure to evaluate the health of your jawbone. If you are suffering from a loss in jaw bone density, we have bone grafting and implant options to restore your teeth and jaw.
Creating a secure smile
Implants work naturally with your body to create a secure place for restorations. Because implants are so secure and permanent, they replicate natural teeth very closely. You will be able to eat and chew regularly after receiving your restorations.
Our crown restorations look just like natural teeth. They are tooth-colored and stain-resistant. As long as you care for your restorations properly, they can last a lifetime!
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OUR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Beyond the different kinds of implants we offer, we also utilize advanced technology that makes your implant experience more comfortable. One special example is how we do our surgeries. We utilize a robotic arm to make incisions as small as possible, and with as much precision as possible.
We will have all the information necessary to help you achieve a healthy smile with short recovery times. We use many types of imaging technology to be as precise as possible:
- CBCT Scanner
- InstRrisa Scanner
- Intraoral Scanner
We use Exocad software to visualize your scans and digitally design your perfect smile.
DENTAL IMPLANT RESTORATIONS
We have several different options for restoring your smile. When we give you our recommendations, we take into consideration your current and future oral health, your concerns, and your budget. We want our patients to be empowered in their decisions.
There are three kinds of tooth replacement options using implants:
- Crowns | Implant-supported crowns replace a single tooth.
- Bridges | Bridges replace one or more damaged or missing teeth.
- Dentures | Dentures supported by implants are a more secure option for multiple missing teeth.
To learn more about each option, get a 2-hour consultation with Dr. James Martin today!
Using Implants for Full Mouth Restoration
If your entire mouth has been suffering from dental trauma or poor oral health, we have care right here, at James Martin, DMD, in Lafayette, Colorado. We will even take on patients that other doctors may have turned away and give them the smile of their dreams.
Implants are one of the best ways to rehabilitate an entire smile that needs repair. This process can take multiple visits but will result in a permanent smile without dentures.
DENTAL IMPLANT CANDIDATES
If you are missing teeth, we believe you can be helped with our restorative dentistry. If you are missing one tooth or all of your teeth, we have solutions for you. Every patient who visits us deserves a smile that looks whole and that they are satisfied with.
You may not immediately qualify for implants if you are suffering from intense bone density loss. If that is the case, have solutions for that first. We will treat your smile wholistically, ensuring that implants and other restorations will work for you!
CHOOSING AN IMPLANT DENTIST
When choosing a doctor to treat a serious concern like missing teeth, you should consider the level of experience and expertise each dentist has. Dr. James Martin has done extensive training in implants and restorative dentistry, taking an additional residency in Puerto Rico under implant specialists to hone his craft.
Our office welcomes all patients, offering comfortable dentistry and unmatched implant care in Lafayette, Colorado!
Our Patients’ Experiences with Dr. Martin
“Dr Martin and the whole staff are amazing! I’ve been seeing Dr Martin for nearly a year now getting a lot of long overdue work done, and am currently nearing the end of the process of getting a couple implants. His work is amazing and top of the line! I have major anxiety in general, but excessive health (dental) anxiety and everyone here has been very supportive and understanding when I had many questions or just needed reassurance.“
– Cheryl H
OUR DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESS
1. PREPARING FOR THE IMPLANT
We offer a thorough consultation to make sure we know you and your teeth very well before we decide on a treatment plan. We are in your corner, helping you make informed decisions about your dental health care.
2. SEDATION OPTIONS
We offer sedation dentistry for dental implants. While dental implants are a great way to restore your missing teeth permanently, the process of having an implant placed can be quite intimidating since it involves oral surgery. We offer oral conscious sedation for patients who are undergoing implant placement surgery to keep your appointment as comfortable as possible. Combined with our powerful numbing agents and minimally-invasive approach to implant dentistry, this sedation option will give you an enjoyable implant placement process. Your comfort is our priority.
3. BONE GRAFT
During your consultation, we will evaluate your jawbone. If your jawbone is not suffering from deterioration, we can move forward with implants soon! If you have lost bone density, we may suggest bone grafts before moving forward with implants.
A bone graft will use either synthetic bone or bone from another place in your body to help your jawbone remain strong. Loss of jawbone density causes the bone to become brittle, causing pain or even more tooth loss. It is a surgery performed by our oral surgeon. Once you have recovered from your bone graft surgery, we can move forward with implants!
4. IMPLANT PLACEMENT
Getting implants placed can sound daunting. But here at James Martin, DMD, we have solutions for those with even the worst dental fear. Our comfort menu is free, and has several different options based on your needs.
Implant placement surgery is typically done with local anesthesia. Our guided implant surgery technique means that we leave nothing up to chance. We will carefully insert the implant through your gums and into the correct spot in your jawbone. Your gums and jawbone will heal around the implant, making it permanent. Discomfort or pain after the procedure can be mitigated by OTC pain relievers.
5. ABUTMENT PLACEMENT
After the implant is secured, we’ll place an abutment on the implant. The abutment has a small metal ball that sits above your gums and is what the restorative crown connects to. Abutments keep your crown working like a regular tooth!
6. CROWN MILLING
James Martin, DMD, has an in-house milling lab. We will make your crowns while your implant is healing. You can come into our office once you are healed and immediately get your crowns, no waiting for the lab!
We use our Instarisa scanner and other advanced computer programs to create crowns that fit you perfectly. Our crowns are also the perfect tooth color. The crowns will sit comfortably in your mouth, specially crafted for your smile.
7. CROWN PLACEMENT
We are always excited about crown placement days at our office. Your custom crowns will be placed on your abutments, creating a permanent tooth that works just like a natural tooth. Your smile will be restored.
After a short period of healing and adjustment, you will have regular function of your smile. Your eating and speaking will drastically improve after getting your missing teeth replaced with our custom crowns. At James Martin, DMD, we will celebrate your new smile with you!
8. HEALING
Healing typically takes a couple of weeks. If you need multiple implants we will often place a couple at a time with space for healing in between each round.
During this period of healing, you may need to be cautious of eating hard or sticky foods. We’ll give you a temporary restoration to protect your implant, and once you have your full restoration you will be able to eat all your favorite foods again!
To improve the healing experience we offer StellaLife® DentaMedica™ products to our patients. This system promotes healing before and after implant placement.
Guided Implant Surgery
Dr. Martin will use digital workflows to create an exact placement for your implant. The designated placement in your jaw is based on cosmetics, your jawbone, and the perfect mathematical placement for your new implants.
Once we have that position decided Dr. Martin will create a 3-D outline for a metal plate that will help him place the implant perfectly. The plate will be created in a lab and then sent back to him for your implant placement surgery.
VERSATILE TOOTH-REPLACEMENT OPTIONS
Implants can do so much more than replace a single missing tooth. We use them for many other solutions, depending on your needs. Each approach is customized to your concerns and smile.
Offering a plethora of solutions means that we can treat difficult or severe cases with ease. During our consultation, you can learn more about what kinds of solutions we recommend for you.ans that we can treat difficult or severe cases with ease. During our consultation, you can learn more about what kinds of solutions we recommend for you.
ENDOSTEAL IMPLANTS
Endosteal implants are the most widely recognized and utilized form of dental implantation. These implants are surgically placed directly into the jawbone, serving as a robust and stable foundation for replacement teeth. Made from biocompatible titanium, they are designed to mimic the root of a natural tooth, promoting bone growth and preventing bone loss.
Endosteal implants offer a durable, long-term solution for restoring your smile, improving oral health, and enhancing the functionality of your teeth.
PTERYGOID IMPLANTS
For patients with insufficient bone in the posterior upper jaw, James Martin, DMD, offers an innovative solution: pterygoid implants. These specialized implants bypass the need for bone grafting by anchoring directly into the pterygoid plate, allowing for immediate function and aesthetic restoration.
Pterygoid implants provide a secure base for prosthetic teeth, making them an ideal choice for those who seek a less invasive alternative to traditional sinus lift surgeries. Embrace the confidence of a full smile with our expertly placed pterygoid implants.
ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS
At James Martin, DMD, we address severe upper jaw bone loss with zygomatic implants, a revolutionary approach for patients who are not candidates for conventional dental implants. These long implants are anchored into the zygomatic bone (cheekbone), offering a graft-less option for extensive restoration.
Zygomatic implants enable immediate restoration, reducing treatment time and offering a lifeline for those with significant bone deterioration.
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A New Smile in Just a Few Visits
We offer a new patient experience like none other, with tooth-replacement options for every case. Our comprehensive consultation will give us the opportunity to treat you holistically. Our office is run by a caring staff and an experienced doctor. Act now, to get a completely new smile from James Martin, DMD. Call us for a 2-hour patient consultation!
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