If you live with missing or compromised teeth, simple daily activities like chewing and eating may become difficult. You might also feel self-conscious about the appearance of your smile, causing you to avoid interactions with other people.
Choosing dental implants in Arvada is an excellent way to restore a lost or compromised tooth with a restoration that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth. Implants can also support prosthetics like a bridge or denture so patients missing multiple teeth can enjoy their benefits.
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
The first thing to understand about dental implants is that it does take time, a period of several months, to complete the process. However, the benefits you enjoy are worth the wait for most patients. Here's how the process works.
Step #1: Treatment Planning
Meeting with your dentist to determine if dental implants are right for you is the first step in the process. Dental implants need enough bone support to be successful, and the patient should be in good general health. Dr. Jenkins will determine if you need any additional dental work in Arvada before your dental implant surgery. If you lack healthy bone structure, a bone grafting procedure could help support your dental implant.
Step #2: Implant Placement Surgery
Once you've decided dental implants are the right treatment for you, Dr. Jenkins will surgically place your dental implant carefully into your jawbone using advanced 3-D CT scanning to guide the placement.
After surgery, your implant will require three to six months to heal and fuse with your bone through a process called osseointegration. Dental implants are made of titanium, which is biocompatible and naturally integrates with your bone over time, creating a stable foundation for your new tooth.
Step #3: Placing Your Custom Dental Crown
Dr. Jenkins customizes your new tooth with durable and aesthetic ceramic porcelain. Your new dental crown attaches to your implant and acts just like a natural tooth, so you can now eat, chew, smile, and talk with ease.
Schedule Your Consultation for Dental Implants in Arvada
Contact Five Parks Dental today at (303) 456-4745 to schedule your consultation for dental implants in Arvada.