Dental Implants

Gambrills, MD, the dental provider offers implants for tooth replacement

At Bingham-Lester Dentistry, Gambrills, MD, area patients will find that they can obtain a wide range of services under one roof with our dental professionals. Dr. Vickii R. Bingham-Lester is dedicated to offering the best possible care for new and existing patients in her practice. In addition to preventative and cosmetic dentistry, she also provides restorative solutions for individuals who are dealing with damage to their smile. Patients with missing teeth may want to learn more about solutions such as dental implants, which are one of the most desirable options for tooth replacement.

How do dental implants work?

Vickii R. Bingham-Lester will educate patients on the advantages of dental implants if they are appropriate candidates. The implant itself looks like a small hardware screw. It is made of titanium metal, a metal that is biocompatible with the human body and often used for other implants and replacements of the body in the field of medicine. The implant is placed into the bone of the jaw where a tooth has been lost and stimulates the growth of bone around it during a process known as osseointegration. Once this has happened, the implant is firmly held in the jaw and ready for restoration. The part of the implant above the gumline, known as the abutment, can be covered with restorations such as:

• Full dentures
• Dental bridges
• Porcelain crowns

The type of restoration placed over the implant will vary depending on the patient’s unique situation, and the number of teeth that have been lost or extracted. Determining candidacy starts with x-rays to ensure patients have sufficient jawbone for a successful surgery.

Are you interested in dental implants?

Vickii R. Bingham-Lester is dedicated to providing implant placement and restoration in her state-of-the-art office in Gambrills, MD. If you are curious about these tooth replacement options and want to find out if you are a viable candidate, contact Bingham-Lester Dentistry today to book a consultation appointment and initial evaluation with our team. We are located at 1119 MD Route 3 North, Suite #216, and accept new and established patients who call our office for an appointment at 410-885-6522.