We embed a dental implant in your jaw, where your bone grows around it in a process called osseointegration. Once there, it functions much like a tooth root. It stimulates your jaw when you chew, so your jaw stays strong. We attach a dental restoration like a dental crown to the implant to replace your tooth. We can also use a bridge or dentures to replace multiple teeth.

With proper oral hygiene, a dental implant itself can last a lifetime. Usually made of titanium, the implant is embedded in your jaw. We attach a dental restoration like a crown to implants. This tooth replacement attached to your implant may eventually require replacement. A restoration attached to an implant lasts about the same amount of time as one supported by a natural tooth.

A dental implant should not fall out. In rare cases, a dental restoration attached to the implant may become detached. It’s also possible for the abutment, the piece that connects an implant to your restoration, to come loose. If this happens, we can reattach the abutment and restoration. While your implant is healing, you should avoid drinking alcohol and smoking and practice proper oral hygiene. This ensures your bone grows around the implant so it stays in place.