Understanding Dental Implants From Dr. Rief

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST OF OUR VALUED PATIENTS, you may still feel a little unsure of exactly what dental implants are—and why they can be such a wonderful solution for your own tooth loss circumstance. Don’t be embarrassed about that! Dr. Rief understands. Talking about dental implants isn’t exactly common social conversation! Let us help.

Simply stated, dental implants start with small, sturdy titanium posts which function as a “root structure” for a crown, bridge, or denture. Under anesthetic, these small posts are surgically placed in either your upper or lower jaw. After several weeks of healing, these small implants fuse with your bone to produce a strong anchor—supported by your surrounding gum tissue. During the healing time, you’ll wear a temporary crown above the implant. Then, a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture can be securely attached to the small metal post which creates a natural-looking, long-lasting, hassle-free solution—AND a beautiful, confident smile!

Here is a short list of Dental Implant surgery benefits:

Enjoy Eating Again! — Dental implants can provide biting force similar to natural teeth because the implant is anchored in the bone.

Save Healthy Neighboring Teeth! — In most cases, adjacent teeth are not altered or harmed in any way.

Easily Maintenance! — Brush and floss dental implants just like natural teeth.

A Permanent Solution! — Dental implants can last a lifetime!

Very High Success Rate! — Dental implants are one of the most successful options available for replacing missing teeth. With proper hygiene, clinical research suggests that the success rate is around 95%.

Let Dr. Rief help determine that you’re a good candidate for dental implants. She is extremely qualified and experienced in dental implant procedures.

Thank you for the trust you place in our practice. Make an appointment to visit with us! We look forward to helping your achieve a beautiful, functional, confident smile.

Crossroads Dental Arts is located on 10 Crossroads Dr Ste 203, Owings Mills. From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take Service Rd Lower Level and Friendship Rd to I-195 W and head southeast on Friendship Rd. Then use the 2nd from the left lane to continue on Service Rd Lower Level and continue straight to stay on Service Rd Lower Level. Next, merge onto BWI Arrivals and keep left to continue on Friendship Rd. At this point, continue on I-195 W. Take I-695 N to MD-140 W/Reisterstown Rd in Pikesville. Take exit 20 from I-695 N. Now, continue onto I-195 W (signs for MD-170/Interstate 95/Annapolis/Baltimore/Washington/MD-295/170/Annpolis) and take exit 4A for Interstate 95 N toward Interstate 695/Baltimore. Next, merge onto I-95 N and use the left lane to take exit 49B for I-695 W toward Towson. Again, merge onto I-695 N and use the right 2 lanes to take exit 20 for MD-140 N toward Garrison. Continue on MD-140 W/Reisterstown Rd to your destination in Garrison and merge onto MD-140 W/Reisterstown Rd. Now, turn left onto Crossroads Dr then turn right onto Park Center Ct and then turn left and Crossroads Dental Arts will be on your right.

We are open:

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

For additional questions you can call us at 410-363-2121 or you can find us on Yelp.