Smile With Strength: Transform Your Life with Dental Implants

When you feel confident about your smile, you feel confident about your life. Kevin J. Welch, DDS, and the accomplished dentists and licensed denturists at Family Practice Dentistry create dental implants for adult patients of all ages. Located in Kokomo, IN, Family Practice Dentistry's exceptional team can replace severely damaged or missing teeth so you can enjoy your best smile. 


To learn more, book an appointment by calling us at (765) 453-0085 for a consultation.

Dental Implants Q & A

  • What Do Dental Implants Do?

    Many adults think dental implants are the next best thing to having natural teeth, and they might be right. When you lose your teeth as a result of a traumatic injury, decay, or an illness, it can hurt your self-esteem. Dental implants are strong, stable teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. 


    A dental implant is a metal post that a dentist implants into your jawbone beneath your gums. A dental implant is like an artificial tooth root. After the post is implanted and your mouth has healed, your dentist will attach the new replacement tooth, or crown, to the metal post permanently. The implants fuse to your jawbone, which makes them incredibly steady and secure.


    These metal posts also work to help dentures, crowns, and bridges stay solidly fastened to your jaw.

  • What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

    On top of looking, feeling, and functioning like your natural teeth, dental implants provide the following benefits:

    • Are a permanent, lifelong solution
    • Offer an economical solution to replacing missing teeth
    • Help maintain your natural smile and face shape
    • Protect your healthy jawbone
    • Help prevent decay of surrounding natural teeth
    • Allow you to speak comfortably and naturally
    • Don't fall out or move around in your mouth
    • Are sturdy enough for chewing all types of foods
    • Aren't wide open to cavities with an implanted crown
    • Offer a time-tested, predictable result for tooth repair

  • Who Are Candidates for Dental Implants?

    If you're missing teeth, you may be an ideal candidate for dental implants. Your jaw must be finished growing, and your gums must be healthy. Dental implants are not for children but are an excellent solution for adults.


    You may also be a good candidate for implants if you're tired of having dentures that won't stay in place or if you're ready to replace a bridge or partial dentures. Women or men looking for a more permanent, long-term solution to dental work may be good candidates for implants. Your dentist discusses all your options and answers your questions during your consultation.

Implant Retained Dentures

Implant-retained dentures use dental implants to support a fixed denture. These implants are surgically placed directly into your jawbone and use crowns to hold the denture in place.


How Are Mini Implants Used in Denture Treatment?

Mini implants function similarly to traditional implants, except they are much smaller. They either use titanium posts with a ball on the end and a sock with a rubber O-ring or a rounded post with a gasket.

 

 Mini implants are a good low-cost option if you lack enough bone to support traditional dental implants but you still want the secure hold that implants provide. 



Dr. Welch places mini implants at the base of your denture to fix any instability or to secure the denture in the lower dental arch. The mini implant snaps at the base of the denture and holds it firmly in place.

Schedule your consultation online or call Family Practice Dentistry today at (765) 453-0085. A confident new smile could be just around the corner for you.