A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium post that bone grows against. Once it is stable, a custom crown restores the visible tooth. The process is methodical by design.
Evaluation and planning
Three-dimensional imaging shows bone volume, density and the position of nerves and sinuses. That scan determines whether the site is ready, whether grafting is advisable, and exactly where the implant should sit for the best long-term result.
Placement day
Placement is typically done with local anesthesia and takes less time than most patients expect. A guide made from your scan helps position the implant precisely. Mild swelling and soreness for a few days is normal and usually managed with over-the-counter medication and cold compresses.
Healing and integration
Bone bonds to the implant surface over roughly three to six months, depending on the site and your healing. A temporary tooth can often be worn during this phase so you are never without a smile.
The final restoration and long-term care
An abutment connects the implant to a custom crown matched to your surrounding teeth. From there, care looks like natural-tooth care: brush, clean between teeth daily, and keep recall visits so the gum and bone around the implant stay healthy.
- Avoid using implant-restored teeth to open packaging or chew ice
- Tell us if you clench or grind — a nightguard protects the restoration
- Report any looseness, bleeding or odor around the implant promptly
Talk it through with us
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