Dental Implants are designed to provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth. These new teeth look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. Dental implants keep your facial contours intact by preventing bone deterioration that occurs with missing teeth. Dental implants not only replace missing teeth, but restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Three parts make up a dental implant
The implant: a titanium screw surgically placed into the jaw bone
The abutment: a small post that ensures a snug fit
The crown: a custom-shaded top attached to the implant
Dental implants in Grand Junction are very cost-effective and, if properly cared for, will last for many, many years. Placing a dental implant is simple and straightforward and is a regular treatment here at Ruby Canyon Dental.
Living with missing teeth can be both physically and emotionally challenging. You may struggle with eating or avoiding certain foods due to discomfort or difficulty chewing. Missing teeth can also make speaking clearly difficult, leaving you self-conscious in conversations.
Are you struggling with the following?
Difficulty chewing food
Embarrassment from missing teeth
Speech challenges or slurring
Jaw discomfort or bone loss
Loss of facial structure
The gaps in your smile may impact your confidence, causing you to hide your smile or feel embarrassed in social settings. Over time, you might notice changes in your facial structure or jaw discomfort, further affecting your self-esteem. At Ruby Canyon Dental, our team understands the frustration and insecurity that come with tooth loss and are here to support you.
Dental implants offer a lasting solution for missing teeth, restoring both function and aesthetics. Our doctors provide personalized implant treatments that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Dental implants improve chewing, speaking, and overall oral health while also preventing jawbone loss and maintaining facial structure.
With state-of-the-art technology and a focus on patient comfort, Ruby Canyon Dental ensures precise, long-lasting results. Trust the dental team to transform your smile, helping you regain confidence and enjoy a healthier, more functional mouth with dental implants.
A flipper tooth is a removable, temporary tooth replacement for patients while they wait for their permanent implant. Flippers are easy to pop in and out, which is particularly useful for keeping them clean. Another benefit to a dental flipper is that you can eat comfortably with it in!
There are four basic types of removable flippers:
Removable dental flipper or retainer: This flipper looks just like an orthodontic retainer, except that it has a tooth or teeth attached to fill in the gaps of your natural teeth.
Delineator: This type is very similar to a removable retainer type, but it’s made of more pliable material and is only suitable for some patients.
Essix-style retainer: This type is an invisible aligner tray that has a tooth or teeth in it.
Snap-on smile: This type covers multiple teeth and resembles a removable bridge.
Immediate complete dentures can be placed in a single dental visit. Before extracting the remaining teeth, our doctors will take measurements of your mouth and place your custom-fitted dentures. The jawbone and mouth may shift during the healing process, so a follow-up visit to check the fit may be recommended.
Dentures are an excellent replacement for missing teeth. They can be removed and put back in at any time. At Ruby Canyon Dental, we offer affordable dentures made with the best materials.
Hybrid dentures, or fixed-detachable prosthesis, attach to four or more implants in the jaw. They do not rub against the gums like removable dentures can, and they work much more like natural teeth, opening up a wider range of food possibilities to the patient.
Because hybrid dentures are not removable, the cleaning process is different from traditional dentures, and it’s also a little different from cleaning natural teeth. We also recommend that you come to Ruby Canyon Dental regularly so that we can remove them for professional cleaning.
Implant-retained dentures provide stability, aesthetics, and longevity of implants with the affordability of dentures. Implant-retained dentures are held in place by four implants per arch to give them permanent stability. Because the bone supports these dentures, they don’t put pressure on the gums. This makes chewing much easier and helps reduce bone loss in the jaw.
Our doctors may recommend implant-retained dentures for patients with no natural teeth remaining if they still have enough healthy jaw bone to support the implants, particularly when full-mouth reconstruction with individual implants is outside the patient’s price range.
Implant-retained partials combine the advantages of dentures with those of individual implants. They are more stable and long-lasting than removable partial dentures, and they’re usually more affordable than replacing each missing tooth with implants.
Once the implants are in place, the partials will easily snap onto them, where they will match your remaining natural teeth. Because the bone supports these partials, they don’t put pressure on the gums. This makes chewing much easier and helps reduce bone loss in the jaw.
Bone grafting is a transformative solution for patients needing to restore or enhance their jawbone structure. Our doctors use advanced techniques to replace or regenerate bone tissue, creating a solid foundation for dental implants and other restorative treatments.
Whether you’ve experienced bone loss due to injury, gum disease, or previous extractions, our personalized bone grafting procedures help rebuild your bone density and support long-term dental health. With our commitment to precision and patient care, Ruby Canyon Dental ensures a smooth, effective process, allowing you to enjoy a healthier, more confident smile.
A sinus lift can be revolutionary for patients needing to enhance their jawbone structure for successful dental implants. Our skilled team perform this specialized procedure to gently lift the sinus membrane and add bone graft material to the upper jaw, creating a solid foundation for implants.
Ideal for those with insufficient bone in the upper jaw due to sinus issues or bone loss, our precise approach ensures a seamless and effective treatment. With our genuine and professional care, Ruby Canyon Dental helps you achieve a stable base for implants and a healthier, more confident smile.
Ridge augmentation is a transformative procedure that restores the natural shape of your jawline after tooth loss, injury, or bone deterioration. By rebuilding the jaw’s structure, this treatment helps ensure a secure foundation for dental implants and improved facial symmetry.
The team at Ruby Canyon Dental use advanced techniques to deliver personalized care, ensuring you experience lasting results and renewed confidence in their smiles. With a focus on comfort and empowering knowledge, you can rely on our team to enhance both your oral health and appearance through ridge augmentation.
Ridge expansions offer a solution for patients with insufficient jawbone width to support dental implants. This advanced procedure widens the jaw ridge, creating a stable foundation for successful implant placement. The Ruby Canyon Dental doctors are dedicated to providing tailored care using state-of-the-art technology to ensure optimal results.
With ridge expansion, patients can achieve a stronger, healthier smile, avoiding complications and enhancing implant success. Trust Ruby Canyon Dental to guide you through the process with expertise and compassion, restoring both your smile and confidence.
At Ruby Canyon Dental, nothing speaks louder than the voices of our satisfied patients. Discover why so many in Grand Junction trust us for their dental needs—read their stories and see the difference for yourself!
