A dental implant is a replacement for your missing natural tooth. Implants are inserted directly into the jawbone exactly at the missing tooth’s position. They are composed of a titanium stud that acts as the tooth root and a crown made from dental-grade ceramic material. Together, they entirely replace a missing tooth and ensure your oral functionality and aesthetics are restored to their ideal conditions.

Implant surgery takes extremely trained hands. During the initial consultation, the dentist will conduct x-rays and scans to determine your candidacy for the implant. We will review various factors such as jawbone size and shape, spacing available for placing the implant, gum diseases, overall health condition, etc. Since the process could be painful, local anesthesia will be administered to numb the oral tissues. A small cut will be made on the gums to expose the underlying jawbone. The dentist will make a hole in the jawbone and insert the metal implant stud in it.

After a few months of healing, the jawbone would have adhered well to the implant to hold it firmly in position. During the next appointment, the crown will be placed on the implant with the help of dental adhesives, and a connecting element called an abutment. A bite test will be conducted, and the crown will be polished to enhance its appearance.