The Dental Implant Process: What to Expect from Start to Finish

Dental implants offer the most effective and longest-lasting solution for tooth loss, providing stimulation to preserve jawbone density and facial structure, prevent shifting or overcrowding among remaining teeth, and fully restore biting, chewing, and speaking functions.

How exactly do dental implants work their magic?

Breaking Down the Dental Implant Process, Step-By-Step

Here is a detailed look at the full dental implant process:

• Initial consultation – Includes x-rays, dental impressions, and a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s oral health
• Treatment planning – Based on the evaluation and the need for additional preparatory procedures, we create a tailored treatment plan.
• Tooth extraction (if necessary) — If some of a damaged tooth is left in the jawbone, it must be extracted and allowed to heal to ensure proper implant placement.
• Bone grafting (if needed) – In cases where the jawbone lacks the density to support an implant, a bone graft to bolster the bone may be required.
• Implant placement – The dentist makes an incision in the gums to expose the underlying bone and drills a tiny hole into which the implant is precisely placed.
• Osseointegration –  Once the implant is placed, over a few months, it is allowed to heal and fuse permanently with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration.
• Abutment attachment – Once osseointegration is complete, an “abutment” to connect the implant and a dental restoration is attached.
• Final restoration – Once the gums heal around the abutment, the dentist takes new impressions to create a custom-made restoration  (often a dental crown or bridge) that matches a natural tooth’s color, size, and shape.

Once the process is complete, follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor healing and make any adjustments to the restoration.

Precisely Placing Dental Implants in Queen Creek, AZ

If you’re looking for a top dental practice in Queen Creek, AZ, to expertly and compassionately guide you through the dental implant process, from consultation to meticulous placement to aftercare, contact Dr. Ismael Pardazi and the excellent Desert Creek Dental team to schedule a consultation.