Dental Implants in Columbia
Have you lost teeth as a result of wear, tooth decay, or periodontal disease?
At Workman Family Dental, we understand the impact that missing teeth can have on your life.
It's bad enough that you feel self-conscious about the gap in your smile, but eating can also be uncomfortable and painful. Worse yet, missing teeth can give your face a sunken or hollow appearance that makes you look older, which just reduces your self-confidence even further.
Dr. Steven Workman is pleased to offer our patients dental implants, the state-of-the-art solution for missing teeth. He has received advanced training in dental implantology and continues to stay updated in the placement and restoration of dental implants. This specialized knowledge allows Dr. Workman to perform the entire implant procedure, from start to finish, right here in our Columbia dental office.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants have a very high success rate and offer the ideal solution for replacing missing teeth. The secret to the success of dental implants is an artificial root that replaces the natural root of the missing tooth.
Root replacement is important for maintaining the healthy structure of a tooth. When a natural tooth is lost and/or removed, the bone in that area of your jaw tends to deteriorate over time. This can lead to problems like movement of surrounding teeth, crowding, misalignment, and possibly gum disease.
State-of-the-Art Implant Technology
Implants are tiny posts that are placed in your jawbone and gum tissue to act as an artificial tooth root. Implants are typically constructed of titanium, the same material found in modern-day joint replacements. This means that, through a 
process called osseointegration, the implant will attach securely to surrounding bone and tissue and create a stable foundation for the restoration to which it will be attached.
To ensure the success of your dental implant, Dr. Workman uses advanced 3-D cone beam technology to plan the precise placement of your implant.
Images produced with cone beam scans provide us with valuable information about your teeth, your dental bone, and the relationship between your upper and lower jaw. These high-resolution images allow us to more accurately complete your dental implant surgery.
A dental implant offers greater structural support and lasts longer than either a dental bridge or denture. When in place, dental implants essentially function just as your natural tooth roots would, allowing for dental crowns, dental bridges, and dentures to remain fixed in place. Though the restoration may need to be replaced eventually, the dental implant will last a lifetime when properly cared for.
Smile Confidently with Implant-Supported Dentures
At Workman Family Dental, we create dentures with a fit that is as secure and comfortable as possible. However, many people feel that removable dentures don’t provide the stability they’re looking for.
Dr. Workman can attach your dentures to dental implants that have been surgically implanted into your jawbone. The implants create a solid and stable foundation, and when dentures are secured this way, you won't have to worry about the embarrassment of dentures that shift and move around at the most awkward of moments.
Are you interested in learning more about dental implants? We would love to be part of your goal for achieving a whole and healthy smile.
Please call Workman Family Dental and we will be happy to arrange a convenient dental implants consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Replacing a tooth that has been lost to disease, decay, or trauma is important. The empty space left in your mouth doesn’t help your appearance, and it’s not good for your oral health either.
At Workman Family Dental, we have several options for tooth replacement. But we offer dental implants because they offer many benefits and are the number one choice of doctors and patients alike.
Unlike other tooth replacements, such as bridges or dentures, implants are a truly permanent tooth replacement. The titanium implant is placed securely in your jaw, where it will integrate naturally with surrounding bone and tissue. This means that the implant actually becomes part of your dental anatomy.
Dental implants are versatile and can be restored with a dental crown or attached to bridges or dentures for extra support. The presence of a dental implant in your mouth is also helpful because it prevents the bone in the area of the missing tooth from deteriorating.
Once a crown or other restoration is attached to the implant, you can enjoy a fully functional permanent tooth. The restoration may need to be replaced over time, but the implant will never need to be replaced.
Dental Implants Consultation
There’s a lot to learn about dental implants, and we will be happy to spend some time talking to you about the ways they can benefit you. Please call our Columbia, IL dental office to arrange a convenient consultation.
Meet Our Doctor:
Steven Workman DMD
“I became a dentist to help others. I enjoy meeting and interacting with people and having the ability to help them on a daily basis through dentistry.”
Dr. Steven Workman attended Illinois College, where he majored in biology and chemistry and graduated summa cum laude in 2004. Dr. Workman received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2008, graduating with honors.
Dr. Workman is a lifelong learner and committed to staying current with cutting-edge advances in dentistry. He is particularly interested in implant placement ...
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