Your Dental Implant Placement Process

For Best Results

Dental implants are stable and long-lasting. The procedure requires a period of months to assure that your treatment functions effectively and without complications.

Your Dental Implant Procedure

Consultation

Your overall health will be evaluated. It’s essential to assure that you’re gum and bone tissue can support the dental implant treatment or if a bone graft or sinus augmentation will be necessary prior to the procedure.

Surgical process

Your comfort during the oral surgery is enhanced with anesthesia. The dental implant surgical procedure includes placement of the implant within your jawbone and gum tissue, a temporary dental restoration to allow proper healing, and instructions about post-surgical care.

Healing and recovery

The healing period is vital to the health your implant. Your recovery can require from three to six months on average to allow the dental implant to adapt to your gum and bone tissue.

Permanent restoration

Placement of your permanent tooth will follow the healing period. When your implant is ready a dental crown will be secured on the surface of your implant to fully restore your tooth function and natural appearance.