Dental Implants

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a crown that looks and functions like a real tooth. During the procedure, the dentist installs the implant, a small metal cylinder, into the jawbone. After it has fused to the bone, the cylinder is fitted with an abutment to hold the crown—the replacement tooth—in place. The time of the procedure varies by patient, and it usually takes six to nine months for the bone to fuse to the implant. Our doctor offers a full dental implant procedure to replace the gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth. If he decides you are a good candidate for dental implants during your consultation, he will explain the procedure and answer your questions.