Dental Implants in Burke, VA

Dental implants are small titanium posts, shaped like screws, that take the place of natural tooth roots. They sit in the jawbone, where they provide continued stimulation and act as a firm foundation for replacement teeth. A connector piece called an abutment attaches to the top of each implant, and a custom restoration, such as an implant crown, bridge, or denture, attaches to the abutment.

Dental implants are designed as a long-term tooth replacement and can last for many years with good care and regular checkups. They are also very versatile: whether you are missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch, implants can support a restoration that looks and works like natural teeth.

Implant treatment happens in stages, and it helps to know who handles each one. The surgical step is performed by a local implant dentist we refer you to, while Dr. Ashraghi handles your planning and your final teeth. Here is the 4-step dental implant process:

• 1. Consultation with Dr. Ashraghi: At Alpine Dental, you meet with Dr. Ashraghi to discuss your oral and overall health and determine if you are a candidate. If there are signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or bone loss, you may need preliminary care first.
• 2. Implant surgery with a local implant dentist: We refer you to a local implant dentist, who places your implants by making small incisions in the gums and positioning each titanium post for maximum support.
• 3. Healing and abutments: You recover at home over the next several months while the implants fuse with the jawbone, a process called osseointegration that can take about three to six months. Metal abutments are then put in place so your custom restoration will attach correctly.
• 4. Your new teeth from Alpine Dental: Whether you receive an implant crown, bridge, or denture, Dr. Ashraghi and our team make sure it matches the rest of your smile and fits comfortably.

This team approach lets the surgical step be handled by an implant specialist while your everyday dentist, who knows your smile, designs the teeth you will see and use every day.

Many dentists consider dental implants the gold standard of tooth replacement, and for good reason:

• Stability: Implants are anchored in the jawbone, so your new teeth do not slip when you eat or speak.
• Eat what you enjoy: Chew your favorite foods with confidence.
• Jawbone support: Implants stimulate the bone much like natural roots do.
• Protect healthy teeth: Unlike a traditional bridge, an implant does not rely on reshaping neighboring teeth.
• Natural look: A custom implant crown is shaped and shaded to blend with your smile.

The cost of dental implants depends on how many teeth you are replacing, the type of restoration, and whether you need preliminary care. To get an accurate number, you first need a thorough consultation. Meeting with Dr. Ashraghi lets her build your treatment plan and provide a cost estimate so you can prepare for your new smile.

We never want care to feel out of reach. Alpine Dental is in-network with most PPO dental insurance plans and our team files your claims. If you are uninsured or would like to spread out payments, ask about Cherry financing or our No Strings Smile Plans membership.

Alpine Dental is at 9255 Old Keene Mill Rd in Burke, next to Rolling Valley West Park and under five minutes east of the Fairfax County Parkway. Patients from Burke, West Springfield, Springfield, Fairfax Station, and Newington rely on Dr. Ashraghi, who has more than 20 years of experience, to plan and restore their dental implants. Our CBCT 3D scanner and digital impressions help make each step precise and comfortable.