Dental Implant FAQs - Leading Edge Oral Surgery

You may be a candidate for dental implants if you have failing or hopeless teeth, missing teeth, and adequate bone quantity and quality. Full arch dental implants may also be an option if you are dissatisfied with traditional dentures and are seeking a more stable, lasting tooth replacement solution.

Bone loss can interfere with your ability to receive dental implants. Our skilled surgeons offer several types of bone grafting techniques to rebuild and regrow bone, improving your candidacy for dental implants.

Dental implants are the preferred method for replacing missing teeth due to their permanence, health benefits and natural characteristics. Replacing both root and crown portions of teeth, dental implants integrate with the underlying bone, providing solid biting function, stability and long-term tooth replacement. Dental implants can replace any number of missing teeth.

The cost of dental implants is influenced by a number of factors, and varies among patients. Factors such as the number of teeth to replace, type of implant procedure, and the need for preparatory procedures like tooth extractions and bone grafting all help determine the total cost of dental implants.

As leading oral surgeons, we take a minimally invasive approach to implant surgery and place your comfort as our highest priority. All of our doctors are certified to administer dental anesthesia, including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Rest assured, we cater to your every need and ensure your comfort every step of the way.

Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime, when maintained and cared for properly. Over time, the restorative portions of your dental implants (crowns, bridge or denture) may need to be replaced, as normal wear and tear occurs. However, the titanium screws (root portions) of your dental implants should last a lifetime, provided surrounding bone and gum tissues remain healthy.

The process of receiving dental implants, from start to finish, depends on the type of implants and implant procedure. Immediate load dental implants can typically be restored by your dentist or prosthodontist the same day as your implant surgery. Traditional dental implants require six to nine months to integrate with the jawbone before they can be restored with crowns, bridges or dentures.

Dental implants are cared for in the same way you care for natural teeth. Meticulous daily homecare (brushing and flossing) and regular cleanings with exams typically are all that is needed to care for your implants.