First, the dental implant is surgically embedded into the jaw bone. Because the implant is titanium, which is a biocompatible metal, the jaw bone heals painlessly around the implant and holds it strongly in place. This process will usually take several weeks to allow the bone to heal completely.
Next, an abutment is set on top of the dental implant, providing a surface for the final cemented crown.
A customized tooth or crown is designed with the right size, shape, and color to blend in with your other teeth, which is placed on the dental implant. At this point, your new implant will be almost impossible to tell apart from your natural tooth or teeth. You can chew, smile, and talk with no differentiation at all.
Dental implants are a perfect solution if you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth.
If you have any missing teeth, want to restore function to your mouth and reclaim your smile, schedule an appointment. We will discuss all our available options with you.
