• Natural Appearance: Dental implants closely resemble real teeth, providing a seamless and aesthetically pleasing result. The prosthetic tooth attached to the implant is custom-designed to match the color, shape, and size of the surrounding teeth.

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• Improved Functionality: Dental implants are securely anchored in the jawbone, offering stability and functionality similar to natural teeth. This allows for confident chewing, biting, and speaking without concerns about slippage or discomfort.

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• Long-Lasting Solution: With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last for many years, often a lifetime. 

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• High Success Rate: If you are a good candidate for dental implants, large-scale studies have reported that the long-term survival rates of dental implants are between 93% and 98%. ​

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• Enhanced Oral Health: Dental implants do not rely on adjacent teeth for support, unlike dental bridges do. This means that neighboring teeth remain untouched, promoting better oral health. Additionally, dental implants are not prone to decay, so you do not have to worry about cavities.

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• Increased Confidence: With a natural-looking and functional smile, many people experience an improved quality of life and a renewed sense of self-assurance.

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• Speech Improvement: Dental implants feel and function like real teeth, allowing you to talk easily and naturally.

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Consultation: During your consultation you will receive a comprehensive oral evaluation, have images taken, discuss your goals, evaluate your candidacy for implants, and build a personalized treatment plan.

 

Implant Site Development: Not everyone will require this phase. But if needed as part of your treatment plan, appointments will be scheduled for bone grafts or tooth extractions. 

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Implant Placement: The initial dental implant procedure involves making a small incision in the gum to expose the jawbone. Specially-designed tools are used to drill a series of holes into the bone, which creates space for the implant. Next, the dental implant is gently screwed into the bone until it is secure. The gums are then closed. The next 3-6 months are spent healing. 

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Abutment Attachment: Once the dental implant(s) has/have fully fused to the bone (a process called osseointegration), the gum is reopened to expose the implant and attach the abutment. Sometimes this can be completed at the time of implant placement if the implant is stable enough.

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Replacement Teeth: Once it is determined that your implant is secure and your gum tissue has healed well, the prosthetic tooth is secured to the abutment by your dentist.

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It is important to note that dental implant and tooth restoration can take several months, sometimes up to or over a year, to ensure enough time for healing and the growth of new bone in your jaw.