Dental Implant Restorations In Boulder, CO
Dental Implant Restorations In Boulder, CO
If you’re ready to restore your smile with results that look, feel, and function like natural teeth, dental implant restorations provide a long-term, life-changing solution.
At BOCO Dental & Prosthodontics in Boulder, CO, Dr. Marisa Patt, a board-certified prosthodontist, specializes in the restorative phase of dental implants, crafting custom crowns, bridges, and full-arch prosthetics that blend beautifully with your natural smile.
If you’re ready to restore your smile with results that look, feel, and function like natural teeth, dental implant restorations provide a long-term, life-changing solution.
At BOCO Dental & Prosthodontics in Boulder, CO, Dr. Marisa Patt, a board-certified prosthodontist, specializes in the restorative phase of dental implants, crafting custom crowns, bridges, and full-arch prosthetics that blend beautifully with your natural smile.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a durable, long-term solution for tooth replacement. The process begins with the surgical placement of a titanium post in the jawbone to serve as a secure foundation. Once the implant has fused with the bone, Dr. Patt designs and places a custom restoration—such as a crown, bridge, or denture—crafted to blend seamlessly with your natural smile.
While oral surgeons focus on the surgical placement of the implant post, Dr. Patt’s expertise as a prosthodontist lies in restoring the implant with a customized prosthetic. Her advanced training allows her to create restorations that are precisely tailored for strength, comfort, and beauty.
Who is a Good Candidate?
Dental implants can be an excellent option for many patients. Ideal candidates typically:
- Have good overall and oral health
- Have sufficient jawbone to support the implant or be willing to undergo a bone graft if needed
- Commit to excellent oral hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing
- Are non-smokers, since smoking can interfere with healing and long-term success
Dr. Patt will evaluate your specific needs and work with a skilled oral surgeon to determine whether implant placement is right for you.
What Are Implant Restorations?
A dental implant restoration replaces one or more missing teeth using a small titanium post that integrates with your jawbone to act as a secure, artificial tooth root.
Once the oral surgeon places the implant and healing is complete, Dr. Patt designs and attaches a custom restoration—such as a crown, bridge, or denture—that restores your ability to chew, speak, and smile with confidence.
Implant restorations can replace:
Dental implants can be an excellent option for many patients. Ideal candidates typically:
- A single tooth with custom implant crown
- Multiple teeth with an implant bridge
- An entire arch with full-arch or All-on-4® implant-supported dentures
Dr. Patt will evaluate your specific needs and work with a skilled oral surgeon to determine whether implant placement is right for you. You can learn more about our All-on-4 dental implants or custom dentures for comprehensive tooth replacement.
Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement
Patients across Boulder choose dental implants because they provide:
- A natural look and feel, restoring your ability to chew, speak, and smile with confidence
- Long-term bone health by stimulating the jawbone and preventing bone loss
- Durability, with implants designed to last a lifetime and restorations lasting for many years
- Stability without slipping or shifting, unlike traditional dentures
- Protection of natural teeth, since implants don’t require support from adjacent teeth
What to Expect with the Restoration Process
Patients across Boulder choose dental implants because they provide:
- Initial Consultation - Your journey begins with a thorough consultation at BOCO Dental. Dr. Patt will coordinate closely with your oral surgeon to develop a seamless treatment plan.
- Healing and Osseointegration - After the implant is surgically placed, your jawbone will need time to heal and fuse with the implant in a process called osseointegration, which typically takes 2–3 months.
- Healing Cap and Impressions -Once healing is complete, Dr. Patt places a healing cap to shape the gum tissue and then takes digital impressions, photos, and X-rays to design your restoration.
- Custom Restoration Placement - Finally, Dr. Patt creates a custom crown, bridge, or denture that fits naturally with your bite and smile. At your final appointment, this restoration is securely attached to the implant, completing your transformation.
Dental Implants Types
Patients across Boulder choose dental implants because they provide:
- Single-Tooth Replacement – A custom crown attached directly to a single implant.
- Implant Bridges – Ideal for replacing multiple missing teeth, supported by implants on either side.
- Implant-Supported Dentures – A secure, full-arch replacement solution, including All-on-4® systems.
Dr. Patt will help you select the best option based on your goals, lifestyle, and oral health.
Why Choose Dr. Patt at BOCO Dental & Prosthodontics?
Dr. Marisa Patt’s advanced training as a prosthodontist ensures precision, expertise, and an artistic eye for restorations that are both functional and beautiful. By collaborating with highly skilled oral surgeons for implant placement, she provides a comprehensive treatment approach where every detail is handled with care. Patients throughout Boulder trust BOCO Dental for dental implant restorations because of Dr. Patt’s dedication to excellence, comfort, and natural-looking results.
Dr. Marisa Patt’s advanced training as a prosthodontist ensures precision, expertise, and an artist’s eye for creating restorations that are both functional and aesthetically exquisite. By collaborating closely with skilled oral surgeons for the implant placement phase, she ensures you receive the highest standard of care at every stage of the process.
Take the Next Step Toward A Complete Smile
Dental implants can transform your quality of life, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile with ease. If you’re ready to explore your options, contact BOCO Dental and Prosthodontics in Boulder, CO today to schedule a consultation. Dr. Patt and her team are here to guide you through the process and create a smile you’ll love to share!
Smiles All Around
Dental implants can truly transform your quality of life, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile with ease. If you’re ready to explore dental implant restorations in Boulder, CO, contact BOCO Dental and Prosthodontics today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Marisa Patt. Together, you’ll create a personalized plan to achieve the healthy, confident smile you deserve.
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Dental Implant Restorations
Dental implants are titanium posts that act as artificial tooth roots. They are surgically placed into the jawbone by an oral surgeon and provide a stable foundation for prosthetic teeth like crowns, bridges, or dentures.
No, Dr. Patt specializes in restoring dental implants rather than placing them. She works closely with skilled oral surgeons who perform the surgical placement of the implants, ensuring a seamless and coordinated treatment process.
A prosthodontist, like Dr. Patt, specializes in creating and attaching natural-looking restorations to the implant posts. She ensures that your crown, bridge, or denture is functional, comfortable, and aesthetically matches your smile.
If you have good general health, healthy gums, and sufficient jawbone to support implants, you’re likely a strong candidate. Dr. Patt will coordinate with an oral surgeon to evaluate your eligibility and develop a custom treatment plan.
The timeline can vary based on individual cases. After the oral surgeon places the implant, it typically takes 2–3 months for healing and integration with the jawbone before Dr. Patt can complete the restoration phase.
Yes! Dr. Patt customizes every restoration to match the color, size, and shape of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural-looking result.
Dr. Patt restores dental implants with custom-designed crowns, bridges, and implant-supported dentures, including All-on-4® systems. She will recommend the solution that best fits your needs.
With proper care, the implant post itself can last a lifetime. The attached restoration, such as a crown or denture, can last 10–15 years or even longer with good hygiene and regular dental check-ups.
Caring for your restoration is similar to caring for natural teeth. Brush twice daily, floss regularly (or use specialized tools for implants), and attend routine dental visits to keep your restoration in top shape.
Dental implants are more stable, long-lasting, and natural-looking compared to traditional bridges or dentures. They also help preserve jawbone health by stimulating the bone and prevent surrounding teeth from shifting.
