Replace Missing Teeth with Predictable and Natural-looking Dental Implants

Dental implants can last for life and function like your real teeth. It’s easy to see why dental implants are the number #1 recommended choice for tooth replacement. But how are dental implants placed? Here’s the step-by-step process.

• Consultation and treatment planning: The dentist examines your jawbone and other oral structures using digital scans, x-rays, and photos. We’ll also inquire into your medical history and discuss your expectations to devise a comprehensive yet personalized treatment plan. Your plan includes the number of implants needed, positioning, restoration type, timelines, costs, etc. Like any successful project, thorough implant planning is vital to achieving the best possible results.
• Pre-surgery procedures: Patients who lack sufficient jawbone density or have experienced bone loss may need a bone graft to create a stable foundation for the implant. If you need implants in the upper jaw, a sinus lift may be required to raise the sinus membrane and add bone beneath it. Patients with damaged or decayed teeth that need to be replaced with implants will need dental extraction before proceeding with implant surgery.
• Implant surgery: Dental implants have been around for years, and there have been considerable technological advancements. Advanced technology allows doctors to place dental implants comfortably, precisely, and less invasively for maximum outcomes. Your treatment includes highly effective anesthetics and possibly sedation dentistry for a comfortable dental experience. Precise and efficient surgery allows for predictability, reduced risks, and less time in the dental chair. 
• Healing and fusion: After surgery, the dentist will give your implant 3-6 months to heal and fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration. After this biological process, your implant becomes part of your dentition to support long-term functionality and aesthetics.
• Abutment placement: The dentist will perform minor surgery to attach a small metal connector (abutment) to your implant. An abutment protrudes above the gum line and serves as the foundation of the replacement teeth. 
• Implant restoration: The final step is to place a customized dental crown on your implant. Your complete dental implant will blend seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. You’ll also speak and chew food like you have 100% natural teeth. 

Dental implants are more than restoring your smile. They stop and prevent further bone loss, which any other tooth replacement can’t achieve. They are also durable, predictable, and stable, whether replacing one or several teeth. 

Eat, laugh, smile, and kiss again without discomfort or embarrassment with high-quality dental implants in Greensboro, North Carolina. Call (336) 383-1482 to reserve an appointment with Triad Dentistry to get started.