Implant, Abutment, and Crown.
Tooth loss can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. Dental implants can restore that confidence by enhancing your functionality and overall oral health. Choose the longest-lasting, most secure tooth replacement option and start smiling again. Whether you’re missing one tooth or a full arch of teeth, we have permanent replacement options to meet every need.
Dental implants consist of a metal implant that’s placed directly into your gums and jaw, along with an implant restoration (such as a crown) that permanently attaches to the implant. At NaLa Smiles, our dentists specialize in dental implant preparation, placement, and restoration.
With the all on X implant procedure, we can literally restore an entire row of teeth in just one appointment at our office. With 4 to 6 strategically placed implants, we can use them to fully support an implant retained denture that functions exactly like a real set of teeth. The denture is permanently affixed to your jaw with titanium implants allowing you to chew and function without any unwanted pressure on your gums.
The maintenance is the same as your natural teeth, meaning regular brushing and water flossing along with your bi-annual dental visits.
We offer a wide range of affordable dental implant solutions here in Alexandria, VA. Take our quiz to see if dental implants are right for you, or schedule your consultation today.
Replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth with single tooth implants. A post is permanently placed into your gum and jaw, and a dental crown will be attached to the post to restore the shape, appearance, and function of your natural tooth.
Replace a full arch if missing teeth with snap-in implants for a lower cost than fixed full-mouth implants. Snap-in's use several implant anchors to support a set of removable, snap-in dentures, allowing you to eat, speak, and live with confidence.
Replace several of your missing teeth with All-on-x Implants for a lower cost than multiple single implants. All-on-x implants use 4-6 implant anchors to support several connected crowns, allowing you to eat, speak, and live with confidence.
Once you’ve been approved for treatment, your doctor will schedule your oral surgery appointment and provide a surgical plan. During the surgery, your dentist in Alexandria will make an incision in your gum tissue to securely place a dental implant in the jaw. Next, the area will be cleaned and sutures will be placed to begin the healing process.
Your gums and jawbone will begin to heal once your implant has been placed. After 1-2 weeks, the incision site will be healed, but it will take 3-6 months for the implant to permanently bond with your jaw bone through a process called osseointegration. To ensure you are healing properly, we will see you for a couple of check ups during the osseointegration process.
The final step in the implant treatment process is the restoration. Your restoration, or prosthetic dental crown, will be custom crafted to match your smile and securely affixed to the titanium implant. Once your new tooth is in place, your smile will be complete!
Our team will provide complimentary dental insurance benefit verification and help with claim submission.
We understand that treatment can be an investment. That’s why we work with financing providers to offer payment plans to cover either all or part of your treatment.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), Dr. Hisham Barakat is recognized as one of the top implant dentists in the United States. He is one of six Board Certified Implantologist in the state of Virginia and one of four Virginian dentists who specializes in The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) – a scalpel-free, suture-free procedure for correcting gum recession. Dr. Barakat is one of just 445 dentists certified by the ABOI in the United States and one of 10 practitioners in Virginia to hold this certification.
that more than 170 million people in the US are missing at least one tooth?
If you leave a tooth out of your mouth for too long, the bone begins to reabsorb making it difficult and expensive to put in a new tooth.
We designed our office with you in mind. When you arrive, enjoy a cup of joe or tea from our beverage station and relax in front of the TV. We have all the comforts of home to make you feel relaxed and at ease.
When you arrive for your first visit, our team will take the time to get to know you on a personal level– we care about more than just your smile! We’ll discuss your dental health goals, perform a comprehensive exam, and go over your diagnosis with compassion and respect.