A Permanent Smile Solution

For many people, missing teeth present a mostly cosmetic problem. This is a fair concern: Missing teeth carry a stigma, and people with missing teeth may find themselves unfairly judged in many social settings. Unfortunately, the problem of missing teeth goes beyond the cosmetic issue. Missing teeth put additional stress on your remaining teeth and can lead to damage, including fractures and even further tooth loss.

Even more concerning, one or more missing teeth can eventually lead to significant bone loss in your jaw as the tissue wastes away from lack of use. Over time, this diminishing bone can lead to visible changes in your face and cause you to appear prematurely aged. Dental implants will stop this process in its tracks, something that even dentures and partials cannot do.

Discover If Dental Implants Are Right for You

While most healthy adults are eligible for dental implants, some health conditions can change their effectiveness. When you visit our office to discuss dental implants, we will ask you a number of questions about your health history - all of which are important to help us determine whether dental implants are the right option for you.

Don’t worry – even if you do have a health concern, we are likely to still work with you. We just need to be made aware so that we can account for it and take any necessary precautions.

The Start-to-Finish Journey of Your Implants

Before beginning the implant process, Dr. Klein will perform a full examination, including X-rays. Because the implant is attached directly to your jaw, we need to know the condition of your bone. You could be a candidate for grafts and other procedures to build up your jaw bone.

The titanium posts for your implants will then be placed. Once you have healed sufficiently, you may receive a temporary crown over the implant while we wait for your permanent crown to return from the dental lab. Once the permanent crown has returned from the dental lab, you will return to our office to have it placed. The fit and appearance will be checked, and your implant will be complete!