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Dental implants allow you to return to eating, speaking, and smiling confidently.

Dental Implants

Losing a tooth can be deeply unsettling, whether from injury, decay, or gum disease. Dental implants offer a permanent solution that can restore your ability to eat, speak, and live confidently. At Drs. Chen and Kim, we provide complete implant services that return lost chewing function and a more confident smile.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. As the bone heals around the post, it creates a sturdy foundation for a realistic-looking crown, bridge, or denture.

The implant system consists of three components:

The titanium implant that integrates with your jawbone
An abutment that connects the implant to the restoration
The crown, bridge, or denture that provides the visible tooth replacement.

Imagine no longer hiding your smile or passing up your favorite foods. Dental implants in Baltimore provide a restoration that's more stable and natural-feeling than any other tooth replacement option.

The Life-Changing Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants have been used successfully for decades, and in that time, have become the preferred tooth replacement for dentists and patients. When you look at the benefits, it's easy to see why!

Simulates a Real Tooth

Dental implants are the only solution that replaces the root and crown, providing nearly the same chewing force and sensation as natural teeth.

Exceptional Longevity

While other tooth replacements typically need replacement every 5–15 years, properly maintained dental implants can last decades or even a lifetime.

Prevents Bone Loss

The implant stimulates jawbone tissue like natural tooth roots, preventing bone deterioration common with tooth loss and maintaining facial structure.

Rock-Solid Stability

Unlike removable dentures that slip or cause sore spots, implant-supported restorations are permanently fixed in place for the ultimate in comfort.

Natural Aesthetics

Our custom-designed crowns match the color, shape, and size of natural teeth so perfectly that even you may forget which teeth are implants!

High Success Rate

With proper care and maintenance, dental implants have a success rate of 95%, making them one of the most predictable tooth replacements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

Most adults missing one or more teeth are excellent candidates for dental implants. The ideal candidate has healthy gums, adequate jawbone density, and good overall health that supports healing.

Essential Criteria for Implant Success

Good candidates typically have:

Healthy gums free from active periodontal disease
Sufficient jawbone density to support the implant
Good overall health and healing ability
Commitment to excellent oral hygiene
Realistic expectations about treatment outcomes
Non-smoking or willingness to quit during treatment

Factors that may require further evaluation:

Diabetes (well-controlled cases often qualify)
Heart disease or blood-thinning medications
Previous radiation therapy to the head/neck area
Certain autoimmune conditions

Age is rarely a limiting factor—we've successfully placed implants in patients from their twenties to their eighties.

Bone Grafting to Make Implants Possible

If you lack sufficient jawbone density, bone grafting can often make implant placement possible. This procedure adds bone material to areas where natural bone has been lost due to tooth extraction, gum disease, or prolonged tooth absence.

During bone grafting, we place specially processed bone material in the deficient area, which encourages your body to grow new bone over several months. Once adequate bone volume is established, implant placement can proceed successfully.

We're Here to Answer Your Questions

Ready to learn if implants are right for you? Call Drs. Kim and Chen today at (410) 235-8525 to schedule your comprehensive implant evaluation. We serve patients throughout Baltimore, including families and professionals near Johns Hopkins University, Hampden, and Roland Park.

Steps for Getting a Dental Implant

The process for getting an implant begins with a thorough examination and advanced imaging to evaluate your jawbone density, remaining teeth, and overall oral health. Our dentists then use precise digital planning to determine ideal implant placement for the best long-term results.

Surgical Placement — While you’re under local anesthesia, we follow our surgical plan and carefully place the implant into the prepared site in your jawbone.
Healing and Integration — Over the next 3-6 months, the implant integrates with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration. During this period, we’ll carefully monitor your progress and ensure proper healing.
Restoration Placement — Once integration is complete, we attach the abutment and place your custom crown, bridge, or denture. For single missing teeth, we typically use individual crowns. Multiple missing teeth may be restored with implant-supported bridges, while full arch replacements use implant-supported dentures.

Whether you're missing one tooth or several, dental implants can restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence.

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Does Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

Most dental insurance plans provide limited dental implant benefits, typically covering only a small portion, if anything. Medical insurance may offer better coverage if implants are deemed medically necessary due to trauma, cancer treatment, or congenital conditions.

At Drs. Chen and Kim, we offer financing options like CareCredit and Cherry to help you manage implant costs. We also have an in-house membership plan that offers reduced pricing on implant services to make implant treatment more affordable.

Ready to Start Your Implant Journey?

We would love to be part of your journey to a restored smile and better quality of life. Call us today at (410) 235-8525 to schedule your implant consultation with Drs. Chen and Kim. We proudly serve patients throughout Baltimore, including families and professionals near Johns Hopkins University, Hampden, and Roland Park.

Dental Implants Technology

CBCT Cone Beam Technology

Our CBCT scanner provides detailed 3-D imaging of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures in a single 30-second scan. This three-dimensional view allows for precise treatment planning, particularly for dental implants, root canals, and orthodontic procedures. The comprehensive imaging eliminates guesswork and ensures accurate diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Patients simply stand while the machine rotates around their head during the quick, comfortable scan.

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