Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jawbone to support a replacement tooth or bridge. They provide a permanent, stable base for a dental crown or bridge, and can also be used to anchor dentures in place.

At Lakewood Dental Care, we offer dental implant services to help our patients restore their smiles and improve their oral health.

The dental implant process typically involves several steps:

Consultation:

During your initial consultation, our team will evaluate your dental health and determine if dental implants are right for you. We will also discuss the procedure and answer any questions you may have.

Implant placement:

The first step in the implant process is the placement of the implant. You will be referred to a specialist (oral surgeon or periodontist) for the placement of the implant itself.

Healing and integration:

After the implant has been placed, your jawbone will need time to heal and the implant will need time to integrate with your natural bone. This process typically takes several months.

Abutment placement:

Once your implant has fully integrated with your jawbone, our team will attach an abutment to the post. The abutment is a small connector piece that attaches the replacement tooth or bridge to the implant.

Final Prosthesis:

The final step in the process is the attachment of the final prosthetic replacement to the abutment. Our team will create a custom replacement crown, bridge, or denture that matches the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth.

Dental implants offer a long-lasting, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. They can improve your oral health and help you regain your confidence in your smile. Our team at Lakewood Dental Care is committed to providing the highest quality dental implant services to our patients.