Dental Implants

Dental implant surgery replaces natural tooth roots with metal, titanium, screwlike posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and work much like real ones. Dental implant surgery can be a helpful choice when dentures or bridgework fit poorly. This surgery also can be an option when there are not enough natural teeth roots to support dentures or build bridgework tooth replacements.

The type of implant and the condition of the gums and jawbone guide how dental implant surgery is done. This surgery may involve several procedures. The major benefit of implants is solid support for the new teeth — a process that requires the bone and gum to heal tightly around the implant. Because this bone and gum healing requires time, the process can take many months.

A dental CBCT (Cone Beam Computerized Tomography) is an advanced 3D X-ray imaging technology that provides highly detailed models of your teeth, jawbone, sinuses, and nerve pathways. It is a massive upgrade from traditional 2D X-rays, allowing dentists to evaluate oral anatomy with pinpoint accuracy for dental implant treatment planning.