The dental implant, a tiny titanium post, takes the place of the tooth’s root. Crowns are made from biocompatible materials which are affixed to the abutment.

It should come as no surprise that dental implant treatment cannot be completed in a single appointment. You’ll need to visit our office multiple times over the course of several months. After the consultation and dental implant placement procedure, patients will need to wait three to six months to allow the implant post to fuse with the supportive alveolar bone and gum tissue. When the osseointegration process is complete, patients return to our office to undergo another minor abutment surgery. From there, we’ll capture impressions of your mouth. Finally, a few weeks later, when we’ve received your restoration, you’ll come back to our office to have it placed atop your abutment.

Fortunately, the first step of the process is numbing your mouth with a local anesthetic. This will ensure that you don’t feel any pain during your treatment. At most, you will feel some slight pressure from our team working. Of course, during the healing process, it’s normal to experience some soreness. The good news is that we will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions that will help minimize this sensation, including taking OTC pain medication as directed and using a cold compress to address uncomfortable swelling.

Remember, the longevity of your dental implants depends largely on one thing: how well you care for them. With that said, they do have the potential to last for two decades or more! At your appointment, we will give you thorough instructions on how to keep yours in pristine condition so they last as long as possible.

You may be a good candidate if you have healthy gums, sufficient bone density, and no uncontrolled health conditions. Our dentist will evaluate your oral health to recommend the best treatment plan.