Implant Dentistry

The investment for dental implants varies based on several factors including the number of teeth being replaced, the complexity of your case, and whether additional procedures like bone grafting are needed. Our team provides a detailed treatment plan with transparent pricing during your initial consultation. We discuss all aspects of your procedure so you understand exactly what your treatment involves.

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. Once the implant integrates with your bone through osseointegration, it serves as a stable foundation for attaching artificial teeth such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. Implants become a permanent part of your mouth and function just like natural teeth.

Dental implants are designed as a permanent tooth replacement solution that can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. The titanium post fuses with your jawbone through osseointegration, creating a stable foundation that doesn’t deteriorate over time. Regular brushing, flossing, and six-month dental check-ups help ensure your implants continue functioning like natural teeth for decades.

Our minimally invasive implant technique causes significantly less discomfort than traditional methods because we use custom surgical guides to place implants without cutting large flaps in your gums. We use local anesthetic during the procedure to ensure you feel no pain, and most patients report only mild discomfort afterward that responds well to over-the-counter pain relievers. You can typically return to normal activities within a day or two.

Dairy products are typically avoided immediately after dental implant placement because they can increase the risk of infection and interfere with proper healing. The proteins and bacteria found in milk, cheese, and yogurt may irritate the surgical site and promote bacterial growth in your mouth during the critical first few days of recovery. We provide you with specific dietary guidelines during your procedure, including recommendations for soft, non-dairy foods that support optimal healing and help your implant integrate successfully with your jawbone.

There isn’t any preparation necessary. Because we only use local anesthetic for these simple procedures, there aren’t any restrictions on eating before your appointment.

All dental implants, whether minimally invasive or traditional, only require regular home hygiene, brushing twice a day for two minutes and flossing once a day. That is the regimen when you’re replacing individual teeth with individual implants. If we’ve used minimally invasive implants to anchor full or partial dentures, you’ll also need to clean the gums under the prosthetic in addition to brushing and flossing.

Teeth whitening treatments only work on natural tooth enamel; they do not whiten porcelain or composite resin. However, the dental-grade porcelain we use for our crowns is highly impervious to staining, so your implants will stay whiter than your natural teeth.

The implant base is made of titanium. The implant artificial tooth, or crown, is usually made from dental-grade porcelain.