Dental Implants in Gainesville & Lake City

• What are Dental Implants?
• Surgical Advances in Dental Implant Technology
• After Dental Implant Placement
• Dental Implants FAQs

Losing a tooth impacts not only your smile but also your confidence. Fortunately, dental implants offer a reliable solution to restore both function and appearance. Implants provide a permanent, secure alternative to traditional dentures or bridges by replicating both the root and crown of your natural tooth.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made from biocompatible titanium, placed directly into your jawbone. Once the implant bonds with your bone, it creates a stable foundation for a crown (the part visible above the gum). This process mimics the function of a natural tooth, allowing you to chew, speak, and smile with ease.

Benefits of Choosing Implants Over Traditional Restorations

Unlike dentures, which can slip or need to be removed at night, dental implants offer a long-term solution that functions just like natural teeth. Implants also prevent bone loss in the jaw, which can occur when teeth are missing, and preserve the integrity of neighboring teeth without the need for altering them as required by bridges.

How the Process Works

1. Implant Placement: During the procedure, your oral surgeon places the titanium implant into the jawbone. This small, precise surgery typically requires minimal downtime.

2. Healing and Bonding: After the implant is placed, the bone naturally heals around it, a process called osseointegration. This phase can take several months.

3. Crown Placement: Once healing is complete, an abutment is added, and a custom-designed crown is placed to complete your smile.

Advanced Techniques for Faster Results

With modern advances in implant technology, procedures are more efficient than ever. Some patients may even benefit from same-day placement, where the implant and a temporary crown are placed during the same visit.

Why Choose Us?

Our team of experienced surgeons and prosthodontists collaborate to provide you with top-tier care, ensuring that each implant is placed with precision and care. We use the latest imaging and surgical methods to give you the best chance for a successful, lasting result.

Contact us today to learn more about how dental implants can transform your smile and your confidence!

After Dental Implant Placement

Read our post-surgical instructions on After Placement of Dental Implants.

Dental Implants FAQs

• Why Select Dental Implants Over More Traditional Types Of Restorations?
• When Are Dental Implants Placed?
• How Many Dental Implants Do I Need?

Why Select Dental Implants Over More Traditional Types Of Restorations?

There are several reasons: A dental bridge can sacrifice the structure of surrounding good teeth to bridge the space of the missing tooth/teeth. In addition, removing a denture or a “partial” at night may be inconvenient, not to mention dentures that slip can be uncomfortable and rather embarrassing.

When Are Dental Implants Placed?

Implants are often placed several months after extraction. At times, an implant may be placed immediately after extraction of a tooth. This may involve a little more risk, but it simplifies the process and you won’t have to wait for another appointment to place the implant. When infection or other problems with the bone are present, immediate implant placement is not the best treatment.

How Many Dental Implants Do I Need?

Most frequently, one implant per missing tooth is placed. Because many of the larger teeth in the back of your jaws have two or three roots, the most common approach is to replace missing back teeth with larger implants.