What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small, screw-shaped titanium posts that we place in your jawbone. As the area heals, your implants will integrate, or fuse with the bone in a process known as osseointegration, creating a stable foundation to support implant restorations custom-crafted to look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

Dental implant restorations are not a one-size-fits-all solution. We personalize your care and design our implant options to fit your smile's unique needs. The following is a look at our implant restoration options:

• Single Implant Restorations: A custom crown placed on a single implant is ideal for replacing a single missing tooth while preserving the integrity of the neighboring teeth. Your implant restoration will replace the missing tooth from its root to its crown, providing exceptional stability and function.
• Implant-Supported Bridges: An implant bridge can replace several adjacent teeth without relying on natural teeth for support. It is anchored directly onto dental implants on either side of the gap, offering exceptional stability and function.
• Overdentures: Overdentures are removable dental prosthetics that are ideal for replacing several or an entire arch of teeth. They snap onto a few implants placed in your jawbone, offering a more stable alternative to traditional dentures, especially when it comes to your lower arch.
• All-on-X Implants: These fixed implant restorations offer a superior solution for replacing a complete arch of missing teeth, relying on as few as four implants for support. All-on-X implant restorations offer unmatched security, stability, and durability, comparable to your natural, healthy teeth.

Immediate Implant Placement After Tooth Extraction

At JW Dental, we typically recommend implant placement immediately after extraction or tooth loss. The process involves placing your dental implant directly into the socket as we extract a tooth, allowing the implant and the surrounding tissue to heal together, which helps accelerate the overall treatment timeline.

While we consider immediate implant placement as routine, immediate loading is determined on a case-by-case basis. This involves placing the implant, abutment, and temporary crown all in the same appointment after your tooth extraction, so you don't go without teeth for a single day. We will create your final implant restoration after your healing period, leaving you with unmatched stability, function, and aesthetics.

Is Immediate Implant Placement Always Possible?

Sometimes, immediate implant placement isn't possible or may not be the best option for the procedure's long-term success. This may be the case if you've been missing one or more teeth or if you have experienced bone loss in the affected area. You may first require a bone grafting procedure to provide a strong foundation for your new replacement tooth or teeth before placing your implants.

Planning Your Implant Placement

The planning phase is one of the most important steps in your implant process. At JW Dental, we start by capturing 3D images of your jawbone and soft tissue using our cutting-edge CBCT unit. The intricate images allow us to determine the density and quality of the bone in the area and help evaluate your sinuses, nerves, and surrounding tissues. CBCT imaging helps us create effective treatment plans, ensuring we place your implants with exceptional accuracy and precision.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Implant dentistry is the standard of care, providing you with the following benefits:

• They are the closest you'll get to restoring the look, feel, and function of natural teeth.
• They act like natural tooth roots, stimulating your jawbone and preventing bone loss.
• They are anchored to your jawbone, providing exceptional stability and comfort.
• They restore your ability to enjoy your favorite foods without restriction and speak clearly once again.
• They have a high success rate and have the potential to last for a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.