At Thurmont Family Dentistry, we offer reliable solutions for tooth replacement, whether you are missing one tooth or many teeth.

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Dental Implants and All-on-X

Tooth loss can be detrimental to your health and well-being in many ways. Your nutrition may be impacted if you have difficulties properly chewing food. Your confidence may suffer if you feel self-conscious about gaps in your smile, impacting your personal and professional relationships.

Losing one or multiple teeth also affects your dental health. Without tooth replacement, neighboring teeth move and shift, causing bite misalignment. You may also encounter bone loss after losing your tooth’s root, eliminating support for surrounding teeth and creating more tooth loss.

The good news is that dental implants and all-on-x offer solutions that provide stability, function, and aesthetics for your smile.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant uses three integral components to restore a missing tooth—the implant, the abutment, and the restoration.

Dr. Raymond works closely with a local specialist who oversees the surgery and carefully places the implant into your jawbone, where it fuses and integrates with the bone over time, taking the place of your missing root.

She monitors the integration process, which takes three to six months. Then, she custom designs a restoration for your smile, typically a porcelain crown for a single tooth or a bridge or denture to replace multiple teeth.

What Is All-on-X Treatment?

All-on-x refers to using two to six dental implants to support a dental prosthetic that restores multiple missing teeth.

The specialist strategically places the dental implants, and Dr. Raymond designs your bridge or denture to intimately fit into them, which holds the appliance securely in place. She creates a temporary version of your appliance for you to wear after surgery during the healing process so you are not without your teeth.

All-on-x provides superior stability for denture wearers because there’s no worry about embarrassing movement or slippage while talking, laughing, or eating. The implants also provide the added benefit of keeping your jawbone healthy and strong, so you don’t encounter the bone loss that accompanies traditional dentures.

The Incredible Advantages of Dental Implants

Tooth implants offer several benefits over other tooth replacement options.

Bite stabilization: Restoring a lost tooth stabilizes your bite.
Aesthetics: Tooth implants restore the appearance and aesthetics of your smile.
Simple care and maintenance: You can brush and flush around a single implant like a natural tooth.
Longevity: Dental implants can potentially last a lifetime with excellent care and regular checkups.
Bone stabilization: Dental implants protect your bone from deterioration.
Reliability: Implants are a reliable procedure boasting a 95 percent success rate.

Dental implants can also be a wise investment for patients because of their longevity and success rate.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants in Thurmont?

We would love to discuss your options if you want to learn more about tooth implants or all-on-x treatment. Contact Thurmont Family Dentistry at (301) 271- 2346 and book an evaluation with Dr. Raymond.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is All-on-X Treatment?

The all-on-x treatment concept refers to the technique of using a few dental implants to support dental prosthetics like a bridge or denture to restore multiple lost teeth.

Patients missing multiple teeth often cannot easily chew their food, impacting their diet and nutrition. They may also feel self-conscious about the appearance of their smile due to the gaps when they smile or talk with others.

A bridge or denture can restore multiple missing teeth, helping patients enjoy full chewing function and a beautiful smile once again. All-on-x gives them the benefits of dental implants, like protection against bone loss and better appliance longevity.

How Does All-on-X Work?

Dr. Raymond works with a trusted local specialist who places two to six dental implants, depending on the patient's needs and which appliance they're getting. Then, she designs the appliance accordingly, considering the patient's skin tone and facial structure to create the most natural look possible.

All-on-x treatment restores the patient's function, facial structure, and smile, allowing them to reclaim their confidence and live a full life again.

If you'd like to learn more about all-on-x treatment or dental implants in Thurmont, contact our team at (301) 271-2346 to book an evaluation with one of our dentists.

Meet Our Dentist:

Dr. Sarah Raymond

Dr. Sarah Raymond has been a Frederick County resident since 1997. She moved here after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland College Park. She continued her education in Maryland, earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

Dr. Raymond is passionate about making strong connections with her patients, and she truly loves what she does. She's been in the dental field since 1994, starting at the front desk in high school and working as a dental assistant for many years before graduating and ...