If you have missing teeth, dental implants can be a truly life-changing solution. They can completely revitalize your smile — and your confidence. Begin the journey at Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, with Dr. Scott Schmitt.
Why else do patients choose Dr. Schmitt for tooth replacements?
If you need dental implants in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, Dr. Schmitt at Schmitt Prosthodontics can rejuvenate your smile. Learn more about why his patients rely on his dentistry practice for their dental work.
- He Is a Specialist: Dr. Schmitt is not a typical dentist. He's a prosthodontist, which is a specialist in replacing missing teeth. Becoming a prosthodontist requires years of additional training after dental school. Orlando® Magazine has regularly recognized Dr. Schmitt as one of the area's top prosthodontists.
- He Utilizes Advanced Technology: Dr. Schmitt uses digital scanning dentistry technology to design crowns, bridges, and dentures that fit precisely. Additionally, he is able to work with all kinds of implants, no matter how old they are or what company manufactured them. He is also experienced with international implant parts, techniques, and a variety of dental procedures.
- He Offers Financing Options: To help our patients afford implant dentistry, we offer many forms of financing. We work with Care Credit, Alphaeon and Lending Club. We also accept most major credit cards and offer special discounts for prepaid services.
What Are Dental Implants? Dr Schmitt Explains:
Dental implants are titanium devices that look like screws. They bond with your jawbone and replace lost tooth roots. Once implants are securely in place in your jaw, Dr. Schmitt can use abutments (small connector pieces) to fasten crowns, bridges, or dentures to the implants.
See What's Possible
Following orthodontic treatment, we completed this patient's smile with two implant-supported anterior teeth. The result is a smile that is properly aligned, complete, attractive, and completely natural-looking.
Informative Consultations: Request Yours Today
If you are missing natural teeth, you probably have questions about dental implants. For the answers you need, request a consultation with Dr. Scott Schmitt of Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs, and Mount Dora, FL.
Dr. Schmitt focuses on making each consultation as educational as possible. He is committed to spending as much time as necessary with each individual patient, so you will not feel rushed or pressured when you visit our welcoming, peaceful office.
Many of our implant patients are referred from other dentists; however, we are happy to meet you with or without a dentist's referral.
We welcome patients from throughout Greater Orlando. You can request a consultation with Dr. Schmitt by filling out our online form or by calling us at (407) 478-4960.
Why Dental Implants?
If you have a missing tooth, your dentist probably recommended that you consider dental implants. Why? What makes implants so special? The simple answer is that implants are considered modern dentistry's best solution for tooth loss for several reasons, including:
- Jawbone Support: Many patients don't realize that losing a tooth leads to jawbone atrophy. When tooth roots are not stimulating your jawbone, it begins to weaken, which creates a host of problems, including reduced bite strength, additional tooth loss, and an aged-looking appearance. Because implants replace the tooth roots, they can prevent or reverse these issues.
- Long-Lasting Results: If you choose a traditional denture or bridge to replace your natural teeth, you will likely need to have that restoration refitted or replaced in a few years. However, with proper care, dental implants can remain in place for a lifetime, and implant-supported restorations require fewer adjustments than their traditional counterparts.
- Natural Function and Appearance: Traditional dentures are prone to slipping out of place. But dental implants provide a stable foundation for your restoration, allowing you to chew and enunciate normally without worrying about your dentures moving. Additionally, your implant-supported restoration will closely resemble your natural teeth.
Dental Implant Timeline
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Schmitt does not conduct the surgical aspects of implant dentistry. Rather, he coordinates treatment with some of the area's best dentists and oral surgeons to ensure that patients receive expert care at every step of the process.
Dr. Schmitt of Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, will handle the creation and application of your prosthetic teeth.
From beginning to end, replacing natural teeth with dental implants can take several months. However, the secure, functional results make the treatment worth the wait.
- Consultation: Visit Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs or Mount Dora, FL, for an initial consultation. Dr. Schmitt will spend as much time as necessary to answer all your questions and thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, and jaw. He will likely use our advanced digital scanner to capture 3D images of your bite. Then, he will custom-design a treatment plan that will meet your unique dental needs and result in a functional, natural-looking smile.
- Preparatory Procedures: Some patients may require preparatory procedures such as tooth extractions or bone grafting before they are ready for dental implant surgery. Dr. Schmitt will carefully determine whether you need these procedures, and he will refer you to the right dental specialist if necessary.
- Implant Surgery: The initial implant surgery will be conducted. During the procedure, he will make small incisions in your gums. They will then insert the titanium implants through the incisions and into your jawbone. A temporary restoration may be placed immediately following your procedure.
- Healing: After the implants are placed, your jaw will need about four months to completely heal. During this time, the bone tissue fuses with the titanium in a process called osseointegration.
- Abutments: Once your implants are secure and healing is complete, you will undergo a second minor procedure to receive abutments. Abutments are small connector pieces that attach restorations to implants. After receiving abutments, a short healing period of about two weeks will be necessary so your gums can recover.
- Restoration: Finally, you will be ready to receive your custom-made crown, bridge, or denture. Dr. Schmitt will design a beautiful prosthetic and attach it to your abutments at Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs or Mount Dora, FL.
Love Your Smile Again with Dental Implants from Schmitt Prosthodontics
If you have missing or damaged teeth, you may find it hard to smile, talk, or eat with confidence. Fortunately, Dr. Scott Schmitt can restore beauty and functionality to your smile with dental implants and restorations.
Whether you need to replace one tooth or several teeth, dental implants can support a variety of tooth restoration options. After you receive dental implants, we can choose a restoration based on your needs to restore your teeth above the gumline. Our restorations are created to be indistinguishable from natural teeth in both look and function.
We do everything we can to make this procedure affordable by offering financing options.
Excited to begin your journey? Have a few questions first? Reach out to our Altamonte Springs or Mount Dora offices online or call us at (407) 478-4960.
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Your Implant Restoration Options
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Schmitt is extensively trained in the design and placement of implant-supported dental restorations. When you choose Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, for your tooth replacement needs, we can offer you:
Dental Crowns
Dr. Schmitt can attach a customized crown to a dental implant to replace a single missing tooth.
Dental Bridges
If you have several consecutive missing teeth, Dr. Schmitt can design a bridge that attaches to two or more implants.
Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are usually recommended to replace an entire arch of missing or severely damaged teeth.
All-on-4 Dental Implants
If you are missing all of your top or bottom teeth, we may have the ideal solution for you. Dr. Schmitt can restore your smile using the innovative All-on-4® technique, in which a full denture can be attached to just four dental implants, often without the need for preparatory procedures like bone grafting.
All-on-4 Versus Traditional Implants
| Traditional Implants | All-on-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Implants | 6 to 8 | 4 |
| Preparation | Patients often need bone grafting | Less likely to require bone grafting |
| Time Needed Until Implants Can Support a Denture | 4 to 6 Months | Can support dentures right away |
For many denture wearers, All-on-4 is a faster track to a beautifully rehabilitated smile. Because the two posterior implants are placed at an angle, they achieve greater contact with remaining bone tissue than traditional implants, which allows many patients to forgo bone grafting. Meanwhile, All-on-4 is usually able to support a full denture immediately following placement, so you can begin experiencing the benefits of an implant-supported denture right away.
Which Type of Implant Is Right for Me?
No two patients have the same needs, which is why we are glad to offer both traditional and All-on-4 implants. During a private consultation, we can determine which of these solutions will ultimately provide you with the greatest satisfaction.
In either case, Dr. Schmitt serving Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, can help you achieve a smile that is complete, functional, and attractive. Don't suffer from the frustration of missing teeth any longer. Request your consultation online or call us at (407) 478-4960.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Now that we've covered how titanium dental implants work and the options you can choose, let's take a closer look at how implants can benefit you:
- Improved Confidence: When you don't feel proud of your teeth, you likely don't smile often. With your dental implants—and your implant-supported bridge, denture, or dental crown — that will all change.
- Eat What You Want: If you have lost a tooth or have been wearing traditional dentures, you likely have struggled to eat normally. Once your implants have been placed and we've fitted your crown, bridge, or denture, you can return to eating the foods you love.
- Speak Clearly: Enunciation can be difficult and frustrating when you are missing one or more teeth. Unsteady traditional dentures can also contribute to compromised speech. With dental implants, you can experience the confidence that comes with being able to speak clearly.
The Cost of Dental Implants
The cost of dental implant treatment varies widely from case to case. A number of factors contribute to the total cost of this form of dentistry, including:
- Number of implants: Obviously, replacing one tooth with only one implant costs less than using multiple implants for multiple teeth.
- Type of restoration: A full denture costs more than a single crown. You may also have the opportunity to choose from different kinds of restorative materials, and some materials cost more than others.
- Preparatory procedures: Some patients need preparatory bone grafting or other procedures, which will inflate the overall cost of treatment.
Because Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, is a highly specialized practice that can provide exceptional results, our implant fees are higher than those of other dentists in the area. However, we offer multiple financing options to help you fit dental implants into your budget.
For a personalized quote, schedule a consultation with Dr. Schmitt today.