How long do dental implants last?

With proper oral hygiene and routine dental care, dental implants can last 20 years or more. The implant post itself often lasts a lifetime, while the crown may need replacement after 10–15 years of wear.

Am I a good candidate for dental implants in Sterling, VA?

Most adults with good general health, adequate jawbone density, and healthy gums are candidates for dental implants. During your free consultation at Sterling Dental Center, we assess your bone structure, gum health, and medical history to confirm candidacy.

How much do dental implants cost in Sterling, VA?

The cost of dental implants in Sterling, VA varies depending on the number of teeth being replaced, bone grafting needs, and the type of restoration (single crown, implant bridge, or implant-supported denture). Sterling Dental Center offers a free consultation to provide a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate.

Does the dental implant procedure hurt?

Dental implant placement is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel pain during the procedure. Sterling Dental Center uses minimally invasive 3D-guided implant surgery, which involves a smaller incision, resulting in less post-operative swelling, bleeding, and a faster recovery.

How long does the dental implant process take?

The full dental implant process typically takes 3 to 6 months from placement to final crown attachment, depending on healing time and whether bone grafting is needed. Your treatment timeline will be outlined during your consultation at our Sterling, VA office.

What is 3D-guided implant surgery?

3D-guided implant surgery uses detailed cone beam CT imaging and digital planning to place the implant through a small, precisely positioned pilot hole. This technique reduces trauma to surrounding tissue, minimizes bleeding and swelling, and accelerates healing compared to traditional implant surgery.

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Benefits Of Dental Implants

Dental implants are often a better option for missing teeth than either bridges or dentures.

Because dental implants are patterned after the structure of your natural teeth, they provide a highly stable support system for the replacement teeth (crowns) or dentures. Other benefits include:

Improved biting pressure so you can eat any foods you want. Healthy teeth are able to absorb over 500 pounds of biting pressure per square inch. If you’ve worn dentures for a long time, that pressure may be diminished significantly, to one-tenth of your natural teeth. Dental implants can often restore the amount of pressure that can be withstood to nearly the same level of healthy natural teeth.
Tooth and bone loss prevention. Without an anchoring root, natural or placed in the jaw bone, the bone in the jaw deteriorates which can cause other teeth to loosen.
Improved comfort and fit. Because your replacement teeth are anchored securely to the implants in your jawbone, they can’t slip and slide like unsecured dentures can. When dentures aren’t secure enough, they often cause sores in the mouth and make an annoying clicking sound. Dental implants eliminate these problems.
Permanently fixed. Denture implants won’t loosen or slip as dentures do.
No nightly care and adhesives.
Longevity and reliability. With proper oral hygiene and care, scientifically tested and approved dental implant systems have been shown to last as long as 20 years or more with few complications.
No need to reshape adjacent teeth as in bridges.
Increased self-confidence. Because dental implants function remarkably like natural teeth, most people who get them experience a renewed sense of self-confidence once they realize they can again chew, talk, laugh and smile with confidence.

Are You A Candidate For Dental Implants?

If you face the loss of one or several teeth or if you’re dissatisfied with dentures or other options available to you, you may find that dental implants are right for you.

Age is not typically a major factor: successful dental implants have been performed on young people as well as the elderly.

During your initial consultation, Dr. Bursich will help you decide. In general, we look for the following characteristics:

general good health
healthy gums
sufficient underlying jawbone to support the implants
a good attitude to ensure that you follow through with vital oral hygiene habits
People who are not good candidates for dental implants include:

Young patients whose jawbones have not fully developed.

Pregnant women.
People with existing medical conditions. If you can have routine dental treatment, you can generally have an implant placed.
Patients who take certain medications such as steroids or drugs that suppress the immune system.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH THE DENTIST

For more information about implants, and to discuss which option is best for you, schedule a free consultation with Dr. Bursich.

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   bill draper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Courteous and professional staff. Dr. Bursich takes the time to answer all your questions. I have had deep cleanings, fillings and an extraction done. I am very happy to have found them. I would recommend them to everyone needing dental care!
  
 
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   Gail Naftzger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sterling Dental is great. Went in for my 6 month check up and everyone I saw took great care of me.  Nelson did my cleaning. He was extremely gentle as he knows I have very sensitive teeth. Highly recommend this dental office!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a really great experience overall. Dr. Azim (or Asim—my apologies if I’m spelling it wrong) was excellent, and I truly felt that he cared about me as a patient. The day before, I saw another dentist at a different clinic who quickly looked at my tooth and told me I needed a root canal and crown, quoting me over $1,700 with my Aetna High Dental PPO. In contrast, Dr. Azim took his time to properly assess my broken tooth. He did a careful exam—some scraping and tapping—and since I wasn’t in pain, he explained that I might not actually need a root canal. He basically saved my tooth and my wallet—lol. Their clinic also doesn’t overcharge. Truly a blessing. I did have to come back the next day because there was an issue with the temporary crown that was supposed to be placed during my first visit. I realized when I got home that it wasn’t actually there, which meant my tooth was left exposed. To be fair, the first dental assistant was pleasant, and I could tell she was trying her best—she may have been time-pressured since it was close to closing. When I first called about the issue, there seemed to be some miscommunication, and I was initially given information that didn’t align with what Dr. Azim had explained regarding the temporary crown. However, after I clarified that a temporary crown had been planned, they were very accommodating and asked me to come in right away. That said, they handled the situation really well. I was able to get an appointment the very next day within minutes of calling, and I was seen by another excellent dentist, Dr. Bursik (again, apologies if I’m spelling the name wrong). Dr. Bursik and his assistant were amazing—professional, kind, and efficient. The assistant was gentle and clearly very skilled; she was able to properly fit the temporary crown in just a couple of minutes, which was the complete opposite of my initial experience. Overall, despite the hiccup, I truly appreciate how the clinic handled the issue and the level of care provided by both dentists. I’ve already booked an appointment for my husband, and we will definitely be repeat customers!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so happy with this dentist office!! Dr. Tammareddy was able to fit me in for a 9am emergency filling appointment that I booked at 10pm the night before. The fillings were done perfectly and she made me feel at ease through the whole process once I made her aware that I am not a fan of going to the dentist. She walked me through everything she was going to do and kept making sure I felt okay during the filling. I also loved the  rest of the office staff!! Everyone was so welcoming and kind!!
  
 
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   Ray Xu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a major billing communication issue where the front desk collected a family member's balance without my consent. However, the Office Manager Sarah reached out immediately, apologized, and resolved the situation professionally by refunding the charge and separating our accounts. I appreciate the swift resolution, but I hope they improve their front desk protocols.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Bursich and his staff have been taking good care of me and my wife for years.

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