Dental Implants
If you're ready to begin, come meet Dr. Scott Updyke and the rest of our caring dental team in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dental Implants Offer Unparalleled...
A Lifetime of Support From One Simple Solution
Dental implants are made from high-quality materials like titanium and ceramics. They replace the natural roots of your tooth, fusing with your jawbone and gums. Once the process is complete, abutments are used to attach the dental implants to your custom restoration. Wonder how implant osseointegration works? Take a look.
Salt Lake City, UT, Patients Love Our Dentist
Renata Stone
2022
Love this dentist. Kind, caring, funny, and level expert. His staff is also just as friendly and awesome- everyone really puts you at ease. They’re the best in town!
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Michelle Elbel
2022
Dr Updyke and staff are kind, caring, organized and knowledgeable with the latest in dental technology. They feel more like family.
View On GoogleA Dentist You Can Trust Throughout the Implant Process
Many dentists are unqualified to place dental implants, leading them to refer out for treatment.
Dr. Updyke, on the other hand, has all of the training and education necessary to complete every step of the implant process, from periodontal treatment, to implant placement, to restoration creation and attachment. He's also well-known throughout the Salt Lake County dental community: fellow dentists elected him as the President of the Salt Lake Dental Society.
Dr. Updyke truly cares about you and your well-being, which is why he accepts financing and offers free consultations. To maintain the high standard of care you deserve, he also continues to learn about teeth, techniques, and technology at dentistry lectures.
Finally, he offers comprehensive care, such as cleanings to maintain your new smile, giving you a dentist you can visit for years to come.
Choose From Multiple Restorations Supported by Dental Implants
At our Salt Lake City, UT, practice, we offer a variety of custom restorations supported by dental implants, including:
Denture options have advanced significantly, thanks to implants. Patients no longer have to worry about loose dentures, sore gums, or continued difficulty eating certain foods. Instead, dentures supported by dental implants offer a stable smile that will remain in place for years at a time.
A dental bridge can replace one tooth, or as many as three teeth. While traditional bridges are secured by crowned teeth, implant-supported bridges benefit from the longevity and functionality that dental implants have to offer. Our dentist can explain more about this during your implant consultation.
New Possibilities Await
From bridges to dentures, Dr. Updyke can assess your smile to see which kind of dental implant and restoration combination is right for you, starting with a free dental implants consultation. To begin, contact our Salt Lake City, UT, practice.
How Do I Know If Implants Are Right for Me?
Our dentist is happy to discuss implant candidacy with you in person at our Salt Lake City office. Until then, we can give you a quick idea of the typical implant patient. Strong candidates for dental implants typically have the following qualities:
Missing Teeth
A patient with a missing tooth or teeth may be able to rejuvenate their smile with implants, an abutment, and a dental restoration. Our restorations are made out of lifelike materials, allowing them to blend in with your natural teeth and completely cover your dental implant.
Decayed Teeth
If you have a decayed tooth or teeth that cannot be saved with a root canal or other dental treatments, they can be extracted. Once the area around your tooth has healed, Dr. Updyke can place a titanium implant.
Healthy Gums
Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss, and unfortunately, it can also prevent dentistry patients from being implant candidates. With periodontal care from Dr. Updyke, though, implants can still be possible.
Strong Jawbone
If your jaw does not have enough strong bone in place, then an implant may not be able to fuse with it. However, bone grafting can strengthen your jaw, giving it the material it needs to support a dental implant.
Not Ready for Implants? We Can Help
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Your oral health comes first here. Even if you're not currently a candidate for implants, our dentist offers treatments to restore the oral health of your smile, like periodontal care for your gums. Once your mouth and gums are healthy again, you can explore dental implants.
Patients Love Visiting Our Salt Lake City, UT, Dentistry Practice
Matt Rhodehouse
2023
Dr. Updyke is fantastic and has the best personality. Everyone of his staff is friendly, fun to be around, very professional and extremely dedicated.
They got me right in and took care of me! They have my recommendation and I will definitely be back!
Thank you so much guys!!!
Clive Snelson
2022
Myself, my family, and extended family have been patients of Dr. Updyke for 15+ years. He always takes great care of us, even in emergency situations. His staff, from receptionist, to dental assstant, to dental hygienist, are very professional, yet extremely friendly, making the entire "visit to the dentist" less daunting. I have referred many friends who are now patients of Dr. Updyke.
View On GoogleHelping You Invest in a Healthy Smile With Multiple Payment Options
Dr. Updyke and his dentistry team feature a variety of ways to pay for your dental implants and restorations, like:
