What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small, titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to act as a replacement for the natural tooth root. It provides a strong foundation for a new dental crown, bridge, or denture.

How long does the dental implant process take?

The total process can vary, but it typically takes several months. It includes the initial implant placement surgery, a healing period for osseointegration (when the implant fuses with the jawbone), and the final placement of the dental restoration.

Are dental implants painful?

The implant procedure is performed with local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain during the surgery. Post-operative discomfort is usually minimal and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.

Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made from biocompatible titanium alloy. In order to replace a missing tooth, a single-tooth dental implant is surgically placed into the jawbone by one of our highly trained Metro Detroit dentists. After a period of healing, a digital impression is taken of the implant to begin the process of making the restoration. A custom implant abutment is screwed inside the titanium post and connects the dental implant to your final restoration, your implant-supported crown!

Dental implants function independently of other teeth, allowing you to floss like normal between your natural teeth and the crown.

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Properly placed single-tooth implants restore lost chewing ability, improve appearance, and do not require that any other teeth be altered or modified.

Bone Grafts Before Dental Implants

Bone grafting is often done to preserve the bony architecture and allow for proper placement and positioning of the dental implant(s). It also provides additional support to neighboring teeth and therefore improved support and esthetic outcomes for fixed and removable prosthetics.

Bone resorption starts almost immediately after tooth removal and early intervention reduces the number of surgical appointments necessary to achieve a desirable result.

Some bone graft and membrane materials commonly used are derived from human or other mammal sources. These grafts are thoroughly screened and purified by different means to be free from contaminants and are safe for use.

All-on-X Dental Implants

We’re proud to offer All-on-X implants to our patients seeking permanent tooth replacement for an entire arch. The All-on-X procedure is ideal for those with significant tooth loss who are looking to replace one or both arches. During your first appointment, one of our dentists in Shelby and Macomb Township will complete any needed extractions, bone grafts, and place the implants needed! Then, we see you the very next day for a temporary denture!

Once you’ve fully healed from dental implant surgery, we’ll attach the permanent fixed denture over top of the implants. Implant-supported dentures look and feel natural, allowing you to smile with confidence!

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Our dental implant dentists in Shelby Township and Macomb Township, MI, would be more than happy to help you restore your smile after tooth loss. To request an appointment and learn about your tooth replacement options, call one of our Ruffino and Whitford Cosmetic and Family Dentistry locations today.