- Dental Examination
- X-rays
- CrownsA dental implant will then be placed into the space where the tooth was, and over the next three to six months, the implant will fuse into the bone until it is strong enough to be an anchor for your new crown. You may wear a temporary tooth replacement over the implant during this time. Once everything has healed, a crown will be created by your restorative dentist.
- Dental ImplantsSometimes, no matter how well we take care of our teeth, things happen and teeth fail; for example, injury, disease, or decay. Aside from creating gaps in your smile, missing teeth can cause problems with your oral health. They can severely affect the alignment of your teeth, which can also interfere with chewing and digestion. If you or someone you know has experienced tooth loss, dental implants are an excellent solution to rejuvenate both your smile and health.
- Oral Surgery“The very best oral surgery is delivered by a nationally recognized expert who happens to be a caring, warm person. I've been a patient since 1995 and standards are not only high but continuously improving, I feel fortunate to be a patient.”
- Osseous Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Ridge AugmentationThe ideal candidate for implants is a non-smoker who has good oral health, including a sufficient amount of bone in the jaw and healthy gums with no sign of gum disease. If you don’t have these ideal conditions, it does not mean you can’t have an implant; some additional procedures may be necessary first to give you a good implant result, such as periodontal therapy, ridge augmentation, or sinus lift.
- Bone GraftingIf your tooth is still in place, in most cases, it will need to be extracted, and bone-grafting material will be placed to rebuild the bone in the socket. This will be allowed to heal for two to three months. Depending on the thickness and quality of bone, the health of the surrounding tissue, the size of the tooth being extracted and the size of the implant to be placed, it's possible that an implant can be placed at the same time as extraction, potentially shortening healing and recovery time.