Rediscover Your Beautiful, Functional Smile with Dental Implants

Are you missing something like a tooth? Tooth loss can affect several spheres of your life, including digestion, aesthetics, and confidence. However, DDS, Lake Jackson, Texas, offers dental implants, a transformative solution. Dental implants replace your missing tooth from the root to the crown and restore your sense of confidence.

Dental implants are a key component of restorative dentistry at Distinctive Dental Services. Whether you miss one or multiple teeth, schedule an appointment with Drs. Scott Elrod and Hillary Johnson. We’ll rebuild your smile with reliable and predictable dental implants.

How does a dental implant replace missing teeth?

A dental implant is a three-piece system that replaces one or multiple teeth. It is a titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone to provide your tooth with root stability. The titanium fixture is biocompatible, so it biologically fuses with the jawbone over time to form a stable foundation to support one or multiple prosthetic teeth.

In addition to the titanium post, the dentist attaches an abutment to your implant, which extends above the gum line to link with the prosthetic teeth. The final component of your dental implant is a customized crown that looks and functions like your natural teeth.

How are dental implants placed?

Our office integrates advanced technology into your dental implant procedure to deliver superior treatment outcomes. Your treatment starts with a consultation with Axeos CBCT Imaging. This diagnostic tool provides high-resolution 3D images of the jawbone, teeth, nerves, and sinuses for precise implant planning. Our comprehensive dental exam helps us visualize your jawbone health and determine your candidacy for implantology.

After consultation, the other implant procedures involve:

Surgery: Our dentist will surgically insert a titanium post at a predetermined location in the jawbone. We use powerful dental anesthesia to ensure you enjoy a painless dental experience. Our office places Straumann implants, which are metal-free implant options, and Astra Implants by Dentsply Sirona, which are both backed by years of research and development. These implants provide remarkable healing times and aesthetics compared to other implant options.
Healing and fusion: We’ll leave your implants for a few months to heal and fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration. The aftermath of this biological process is dental implants that rival the stability of natural teeth.
Abutment placement: This minor procedure is done after healing and integration. It involves incising your gums to reveal the underlying implant before placing an abutment. You only need two weeks or less to heal after placing an abutment.
Implant restoration: Our dentists use CEREC technology to craft your implant crown without the traditional wait. The customized dental crown becomes the visible and functional part of your implant, providing the look and function of natural teeth. The aesthetic areas of concern an abutment create a custom restoration for the area.

Dental implants are one of the best innovations in dentistry! They replace missing teeth and provide near-perfect comfort, stability, and predictability. Dental implants also look like real teeth, so you can speak, smile, and eat without feeling insecure about your teeth. Since dental implants replace your teeth alongside their roots, they provide functional stimulation to preserve your jawbone.

Enhance your smile with professional dental implant care

If you’re searching for “a dental implant dentist near me in Lake Jackson, Texas,” look no further than Distinctive Dental Services. We are your premier dental implant office, providing advanced restorations to reinstate your function and aesthetics. Call us today at (979) 269-7177! Let us help you rediscover your beautiful smile with dental implants.

Dental Technologies

Axeos CBCT Imaging

Axeos provides 3D imaging that allows us to see teeth from root to tip so we can identify any and all problem areas during your very first appointment.

Astra Implants

Astra Implants by Dentsply Sirona supply life-long function and natural aesthetics with a more predictable healing time than other dental options.

SICAT Implant Dental Software

SICAT dental software makes it possible for us to create and render a fully customized dental implant plan just for you.

Scott Elrod, DDS

Scott Elrod, DDS, brings over 30 years of dental expertise to the Lake Jackson community. As a second-generation dentist, he founded Distinctive Dental Services (DDS) in 2001 to offer a unique and personal dental experience. He is certified in Nitrous and LASER technologies and holds additional certifications from CEREC, ICOI, and CIRP. He completed his dentistry at Marquette School of Dentistry in 1992. Dr. Elrod values building strong relationships with his patients and is passionate about educating them throughout their visits. He uses advanced tools like Axeos CBCT 3D Imaging to ensure effective and trustworthy care tailored to each individual’s needs, and he is focused on cosmetics and implant dentistry.

Hillary Johnson, DDS

Hillary Johnson, DDS, combines her passion for artistry and technology to impact patients’ lives meaningfully. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she was encouraged by her sister, a periodontist, to pursue dentistry. She earned her degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. With over six years of experience at DDS alongside Dr. Elrod, Dr. Johnson is certified in Nitrous and Level 1 sedation and is an Invisalign provider. A member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, she continually enhances her expertise through advanced training in CEREC, CBCT, and lasers, ensuring trustworthy and authoritative care.

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