Dental Implants

Benefits

• Replaces a single tooth without altering healthy neighboring teeth
• Helps maintain jawbone volume and facial contours
• Restorations are shaped and shaded to match your natural smile
• Cared for with routine brushing, flossing, and preventive visits
• Can stabilize bridges and dentures that shift while eating

Who is a candidate?

• Adults missing one, several, or all teeth in an arch
• Patients with healthy gums and adequate bone, or who are open to grafting
• Denture wearers looking for a more secure option
• Non-smokers, or patients willing to pause tobacco use during healing

The procedure, step by step

1. 1Consultation and imagingDigital scans and 3D imaging map bone volume, nerve position, and bite relationships.
2. 2Treatment planningYour dentist reviews options, sequencing, and any preparatory care such as grafting.
3. 3Implant placementThe titanium post is placed with local anesthesia and, when appropriate, sedation.
4. 4OsseointegrationThe implant fuses with bone over a period of months while you wear a temporary restoration.
5. 5Final restorationA custom abutment and crown are attached and the bite is refined.

Recovery and aftercare

• Mild swelling and tenderness for a few days is common
• Soft foods are recommended early in healing
• Gentle rinsing and careful hygiene around the site
• Every patient heals differently. Personalized implant recovery instructions should come from the dentist who provides your care, and that office is the right place to call if questions come up.