If you’re considering dental implants to replace missing teeth, you might wonder why the visible part of the implant — the crown — is so important.
At U & I Smile in Beaverton, Oregon, Dr. I-Yin (Lilian) Liu personalizes treatment to help you regain confidence and oral health. She believes that restoring your smile is about more than just filling a gap.
A high-quality implant restoration doesn’t just look like a natural tooth. It protects your jawbone, keeps your surrounding teeth aligned, and withstands the daily wear-and-tear of chewing.
Choosing the right materials and technology for your implant restoration ensures your new smile is both beautiful and built to last.
Implant restorations last longer when crafted from advanced, durable materials such as monolithic zirconia. This modern material is milled from a single block of strong ceramic, eliminating the weak joints found in older options.
Monolithic zirconia crowns have a 98% survival rate over five years; traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns have a lower 92% survival rate and are more likely to chip.
By choosing superior materials for your crown, we ensure your restoration can handle daily chewing forces without breaking.
Digital technology makes the dental implant process faster, more comfortable, and highly accurate. Instead of using messy, uncomfortable putty to take molds of your teeth, we use advanced digital scanners to create a precise 3D map of your mouth.
Research shows that fully digital procedures save over 4 minutes of chair time and significantly boost patient comfort. This technology helps Dr. Liu design your restoration with incredible precision. The result is a perfect fit that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Dental implants need regular care because the surrounding gum tissue and bone are still vulnerable to bacterial infections. While the titanium post and ceramic crown can’t decay or get cavities, plaque can still build up and cause harmful inflammation.
Gum inflammation around implants affects over 40% of patients. To protect your investment, we recommend personalized dental hygiene visits and diligent home care. Keeping the area clean helps prevent bone loss and ensures a healthy smile for decades.
Investing in a high-quality implant restoration is one of the best decisions you can make for your long-term oral health and self-esteem. At U & I Smile, we’re here to guide you every step of the implant process with comfort and care.
If you’re ready to restore your smile, schedule a consultation with our team today.
