Surgical & Dental Implants
Washington, D.C., dentist and expert dental implant provider Dr. Azin Ghesmati understands the embarrassment and anxiety that often come with losing your teeth. Chevy Chase Digital Dentistry offers a wide range of options for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants and dentures. For many patients, dental implants provide the best long-term results for both aesthetic and health reasons.
Dental implants go beyond replacing what is missing; they restore strength at the foundation of your smile. By anchoring a custom restoration directly into the jawbone, implants help preserve bone structure, maintain facial balance, and deliver a level of stability that removable solutions cannot match. With advanced digital planning and meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Ghesmati designs each implant treatment to look natural, function comfortably, and support your long-term oral health, allowing you to smile, eat, and speak with renewed confidence.
A dental implant is a titanium post that Dr. Ghesmati will surgically place into the jawbone beneath the gum line. This titanium post will act as the tooth root, providing a strong foundation for the replacement tooth. Then, the implanted post will be used to attach a restoration, whether it is a dental crown, dental bridge, or denture.
We recommend dental implants for missing teeth over removable appliances because they last longer and have a more natural-looking result. Dental implants also offer long-term benefits for dental health when compared to dentures as well as dental bridges.
The type of dental implant procedure you receive will depend on the number and location of your missing teeth as well as your overall oral health. First, Dr. Ghesmati will meet with you during a consultation at our Washington, D.C., dental office. There, we will perform a thorough dental health exam to see which dental implant procedure is right for you.
We can use single dental implants to replace one to multiple non-consecutive teeth. Usually, we place the implant and cap it with a dental crown. Our dentist can use dental implants to replace teeth that are congenitally missing. We can also replace lost teeth from accidents, tooth decay, gum disease, or other reasons.
Our dentist will recommend a dental bridge to replace several missing teeth. We secure a dental bridge using prepared adjacent teeth. With the use of dental implants, we can permanently secure a dental bridge in place, which helps to preserve the healthy adjacent teeth. Furthermore, implant-secured bridges provide more structural support for the jaw and bite and need less maintenance.
Dr. Ghesmati also offers implant-supported dentures for a permanent and secure result when replacing all of the upper or lower teeth. Known as “All-on-four”, we can support implant dentures with as few as four dental implants. This type of restoration has a very high success rate and level of patient satisfaction.
Traditional removable dentures require thorough daily cleaning. Dentures do not support the structure of the jawbone, and patients may experience gradual bone loss and deterioration of the structure of the jaw. Implant-supported dentures also help to maintain the bone structure in the face.
While there is a greater investment initially, implant-supported dentures provide superior long-term benefits. Denture implants also allow patients to enjoy a diet without restriction.
The process for receiving dental implants is carefully planned and executed with digital precision to ensure predictable and lasting results. Dr. Ghesmati begins with comprehensive treatment planning, using CT scans and intraoral images to build an accurate 3D model of your jawbone and surrounding oral structures. This detailed scanning minimizes risk and maximizes the success of the implant placement.
The dental implant surgery involves surgically inserting the titanium posts into the jawbone. Following implant placement, the implant site undergoes a bone-healing phase (osseointegration), during which the jawbone fuses with the implant body over several months. Once the implant is stabilized, Dr. Ghesmati custom-designs the final restoration (dental crown, implant-supported bridge, or implant denture) and secures it to the implant posts, completing the implant process.
Dental implant treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment. Dr. Azin Ghesmati evaluates the teeth, gums, bite, and supporting bone structure to determine whether dental implants are an appropriate option for your individual situation.
Successful implant placement depends on several factors, including overall oral health, bone quality, and long-term stability. In many cases, patients have sufficient bone to support an implant. When additional support is needed, adjunctive procedures such as bone grafting may be considered as part of a carefully planned treatment approach.
Every recommendation is made thoughtfully and conservatively. Dr. Ghesmati works closely with each patient to explain findings, discuss alternatives, and outline realistic expectations—ensuring that any proposed treatment aligns with both clinical requirements and personal goals.
Dental implants are designed to restore function, comfort, and appearance by replacing missing teeth with restorations that closely resemble natural dentition. When properly planned and maintained, implants can provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth that allow patients to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
At Chevy Chase Digital Dentistry, implant treatment is approached with careful planning and precision. Each case is evaluated individually, with attention to bone health, bite dynamics, and overall oral condition. This thoughtful approach supports predictable integration and functional outcomes while prioritizing long-term oral health.
While dental implants are intended to be durable, outcomes and longevity vary based on individual anatomy, oral hygiene, bite forces, and ongoing maintenance. Dr. Ghesmati emphasizes realistic expectations and comprehensive follow-up care to help patients maintain stability, comfort, and oral health over time.
Dr. Ghesmati, an expert in dental implantology, offers a range of advanced solutions for replacing multiple missing teeth. Dental implants provide a long-term, highly effective foundation for restoring both function and aesthetics. Depending on your needs, individual implants may be used to replace single teeth, implant-supported bridges can restore consecutive missing teeth, or implant-retained dentures can rebuild an entire arch. With success rates exceeding 95%, dental implants offer a predictable, permanent solution for tooth loss.
