Dental Services

Dental Services in One Convenient Coral Springs Location

We can take care of all your dental needs at Creekside Dental Excellence. We use the most advanced products and procedures to bring the highest quality of treatment, from preventive cleanings to complex restorative work.

EST. 1998

A Coral Springs staple for over 25 years

Our Comprehensive Dental Services Include

We welcome both new patients and emergency patients on a daily basis, and take a variety of dental insurances. Ask us about our in-house membership plan which is even better than dental insurance! We are available to see most urgent and emergency care dental patients. If you have an accident or toothache, come see us today and we can try to fit you in the same day.

Dental Implant Procedure in 8 Steps

Dental service processes

  1. Initial Consultation:
    • Assessment: Dr. Litwack will evaluate your oral health, including the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone. This might involve taking X-rays, dental impressions, or using 3D imaging (CBCT) to assess bone height and width.
    • Treatment Planning: Based on the assessment, a treatment plan will be made. This includes deciding on the size of the implant(s), how many are needed, and any preliminary treatments required, ie: bone grafting if there isn’t enough bone to support the implant(s).

  2. Preparatory Procedures (if necessary):
    • Bone Grafting: If your jawbone isn’t thick enough or tall enough, you might need bone grafting to ensure the implant has a good foundation.
    • Tooth Extraction: If the implant is replacing a tooth, the tooth will need to be removed.

  3. Implant Placement:
    • Surgery: This procedure is generally done under local anesthesia. Once the area is numb, the implant, which looks like a screw, is placed into the jawbone. Cover screws or healing abutments might be placed on top to aid in the healing process.

    • Healing Period: This can take 3-5 months as the bone grows around the implant in a process called osseointegration. During this time, you might wear a temporary prosthetic device to mimic a tooth being present in the area.

  4. Abutment Placement:
    • Once healing is complete, another minor surgery might be needed to place a healing abutment (if not placed during initial implant placement) onto the implant. In some cases, an abutment will be used to connect the implant to the new tooth. In other cases, a healing abutment provides a proper emergence profile of the gingiva (gums) so that a few weeks later, the impression of the area will reveal properly sculpted gingiva for the new crown to seat properly. 

  5. Making the Crown:
    • Impressions: Impressions of your teeth and mouth are taken to create a custom crown that matches your existing teeth in color, shape, and size.
    • Temporary Crown or Healing Abutment: While the permanent crown is being made, a temporary one might be used.

  6. Attaching the Crown:
    • The permanent crown is either cemented onto the abutment or screwed with the abutment into the implant itself. If it’s screwed in, the screw hole might be covered with a teflon tape buffer and composite resin.

  7. Follow-Up Care:
    • Check-ups: Regular dental check-ups are crucial to ensure the implant is functioning correctly, not losing bone and generally to maintain good oral health.

    • Maintenance: Good oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and possibly using special tools for cleaning around the implant, are essential.

  8. Long-Term Care:
    • Dental implants can last many years with proper care, but they are not immune to issues like gum disease or peri-implantitis. Regular dental visits will help in early detection and management of such issues.

Eat, Chew and Smile Naturally Again With Dental Implants!

Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. With a secure fit, you can finally eat what you want again!

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