Implant Services
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of biocompatible titanium that is surgically inserted into your jawbone to serve as a sturdy platform for replacement teeth. Dental implants are ideal if you have one or more missing teeth – they help prevent bone loss in your jaw while restoring your natural smile and ability to eat and speak properly. They also provide your bone stability and helps the implants function just like natural teeth permanently, unlike tooth-supported bridges or dentures that need occasional replacement.
Procedures
Initial Consultation
The dentist evaluates the patient’s oral health and suitability for dental implants. X-rays and 3D scans of the jaw are done.
Implant Placement
The dentist surgically inserts a small titanium post into the jawbone as a substitute for the tooth root. The implant fuses safely to bone over several months.
Healing Period
The patient’s gums are closed while the jawbone heals and integrates with the implant surface to create a strong, stable foundation.
Abutment Installation
The dentist surgically attaches an abutment that connects the replacement tooth to the integrated implant. The gum around it is given time to heal.
Custom Tooth Development
An impression is taken of the abutment to create a precise, color-matched ceramic crown for the missing tooth space.
Restoration Placement
Once complete, the customized crown is attached firmly to the abutment and the implant. The artificial tooth functions, feels and looks just like a natural tooth.
FAQs
If you have healthy gums and adequate bone density, dental implants can work for you, giving you a brand new look. To ensure you are eligible, you need to get your gums and bone density examined by our expert.
You’ll have numbing medication, so implant placement is surprisingly pain-free for most people. You may feel some tenderness afterwards that we can manage with medication.
With appropriate care like brushing, flossing and regular dental visits, your implants can last many years, possibly your whole life. They are made to mimic strong, natural teeth.
The entire dental implant process typically spans 5-6 months from initial consultation through final restoration placement. This allows adequate time for each important phase of integration and healing to occur.
Initially, the titanium implant must fuse thoroughly with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration before replacement teeth can be attached. This bone integration bonding process usually takes 3-6 months to safely stabilize the implants. Rushing this crucial period risks implants failing from lack of sturdy support.
Once the implants are firmly integrated into bone, the abutments are attached followed by a healing period of 1-2 weeks to allow the gums to heal around them. Finally, customized replacement teeth crowns are designed and precision-attached to the abutments.
Yes, implants can securely support everything from a single missing tooth to a whole set of replacement teeth. We can customize the solution to restore your natural smile.
