Missing one or more teeth can make eating, speaking, and smiling more difficult. Dental implants offer a long-lasting way to replace missing teeth by supporting a natural-looking replacement tooth and replacing the missing tooth root. At Aesthetic Smile & Implant Studio, we create a personalized treatment plan based on your oral health, bone and gum condition, and personal goals.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, not just the visible part. It has three parts:
- Implant post: placed into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root
- Abutment: connects the implant to your replacement tooth
- Crown or prosthesis: the visible tooth that restores your smile
Together, they function as a fixed, natural-looking replacement tooth, not a removable one.
Dental Implant Options
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Candidacy is determined at your implant consultation, not before. We evaluate:
- One or more missing or failing teeth
- Gum health
- Jawbone density
- Oral hygiene habits
- Overall dental health and treatment goals
Have bone loss? You may still qualify. Bone grafting can build up the jawbone before implant placement, when clinically appropriate.
The Dental Implant Process
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Consultation and Exam
We review your teeth, gums, jawbone, and treatment goals.
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Imaging and Treatment Planning
Imaging helps us assess the treatment area and plan precise implant placement.
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Implant Placement
We gently position the implant post into the jawbone to serve as a stable foundation for your new tooth.
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Healing (Osseointegration)
Over the following months, the implant fuses with the surrounding bone. Healing time varies by patient.
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Final Restoration
A crown, bridge, denture, or full-arch restoration is attached, based on your treatment plan.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Replaces missing teeth, root and all
- Restores chewing ability
- Stays securely in place, without slipping or shifting
- Looks and feels like a natural tooth
- Helps preserve jawbone structure
- A long-term tooth replacement option when appropriate