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Dental Implants

Dental implants are permanent tooth replacements that look, feel, and function like natural teeth, providing a long-term solution for missing teeth.

What is?

Dental implants are small titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots, topped with custom-made crowns that match your natural teeth in appearance and function.

Who is it for?

Ideal candidates include individuals with one or more missing teeth who have adequate bone density, healthy gums, and good overall health. Age is rarely a limiting factor if these conditions are met.

What are the benefits?

Benefits include improved appearance, speech, and comfort; easier eating; enhanced oral health; durability (can last a lifetime with proper care); and prevention of bone loss in the jaw.

Is it painful?

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making the surgery itself relatively comfortable. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and manageable with prescription or over-the-counter pain medication for a few days.

First Steps?

Treatment begins with a comprehensive dental examination, including 3D imaging of your jaw to assess bone structure, followed by a personalized treatment plan addressing your specific needs.
What to expect on the day?

During the implant placement, your dentist will make a small incision in your gum, place the titanium implant in your jawbone, and close the incision. The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours per implant.
Recovery?

Initial healing takes about 1-2 weeks for soft tissues. Complete osseointegration (fusion of implant with bone) takes 3-6 months, after which the final crown is placed. Most patients return to normal activities within a day or two.

Can it be combined with other procedures?

Yes, dental implants can be combined with bone grafting for patients with insufficient bone density, or with multiple implants to support full-arch bridges or dentures.

How Long?

The complete process typically takes 4-12 months from initial consultation to final restoration, depending on individual healing time and whether additional procedures like bone grafting are required.

Restrictions?

Avoid smoking, as it significantly impairs healing and reduces implant success rates. Maintain excellent oral hygiene and attend regular dental check-ups to ensure long-term implant health and function.

Dental Implants

What is?

Who is it for?

What are the benefits?

Is it painful?

First Steps?

What to expect on the day?

Recovery?

Can it be combined with other procedures?

How Long?

Restrictions?

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