Dental Implants

Dental implants from The Fort Collins Dentist are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. The process for getting one can take two to six months. However, you shouldn’t let that discourage you! Why? Each stage of the procedure is important. The lengthy time period isn’t a drawback; it is indicative of the permanent nature of the implant.

The Dental Implant Timeline

1. Dental Implant Examination and Assessment

A complete tooth implant and restoration consists of the post or root replacement, the abutment, and the final restoration – which consists of a crown, denture, partial denture, or bridge.

It all starts with a consultation. We’ll take X-rays and analyze your mouth and examine your teeth, gums, and jawbone. If you don’t have adequate bone at the implant site, we may recommend bone grafting.

2. Placement

The next step is to insert the titanium implant into your jawbone. This is not as difficult or as painful as it sounds. Most patients are surprised at how fast and easy the procedure is. It usually takes one or two hours.

Over-the-counter pain relievers are usually enough for post-surgery discomfort. Most people can go back to work right after the surgery.

3. Osseointegration

The key to implant placement is a factor referred to as osseointegration. It’s a fancy word that refers to the rate at which the titanium post fuses with the bone. Since the rate of osseointegration is different for everyone, so will the length of time needed for the process to take effect. In most cases, it takes three to six months for this to happen. Once it does, you’ve got a rock-solid foundation for the implant.,

4. Placing the Final Restoration

The final step is a crown, bridge, or denture. A connecting piece called an abutment attaches the restoration to the artificial root. The crown, bridge, or denture is all that is visible at the end of the process.

Teeth supported by dental implants from The Fort Collins Dentist are life-changing. No wonder they’re one of our most popular restorative dentistry options! We’ve placed them in patients from Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor, who agree that the wait was absolutely worth the results. We also offer complete general and cosmetic dentistry. Request an appointment today!

Contact The Fort Collins Dentist Family & Implant Dentistry:

970-221-5115

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

2001 S Shields St Bldg L
Fort Collins, Colorado
80526

Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at The Fort Collins Dentist. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way.

Before the Procedure

It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. We’ll take X-rays of your teeth and jaw to make sure you have enough healthy bone structure. If you don’t, we may recommend bone grafting.

We’ll also inspect your gums for any signs of gum disease. Healthy gums are essential for a successful implant.

During Implant Surgery

After administering anesthesia, a guide hole is drilled into your jaw and a titanium post – which is the actual implant – is screwed in. The process takes about an hour.

Aftercare

Some patients experience minor pain and swelling. Over-the-counter pain relievers are usually enough to control it. An icepack can help, too. Most people can resume their usual activities the same day.

At The Fort Collins Dentist, we have placed dental implants in people from Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor, who also come to us for other restorative dentistry options. Request an appointment today!

Contact The Fort Collins Dentist Family & Implant Dentistry:

970-221-5115

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

2001 S Shields St Bldg L
Fort Collins, Colorado
80526

Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from The Fort Collins Dentist, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything.

Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They are solid foundations for artificial teeth. Because they are physically attached to your jaw, they also prevent the loss of bone that usually accompanies tooth loss.

If you’ve lost one or more teeth, a conventional dental bridge or dentures are certainly better than nothing. But because they are not solidly anchored to your jaw, they do not provide full biting and chewing function. This is, of course, a major drawback.

This is what makes dental implants so brilliant. They don’t look any different than natural teeth, and better still, they feel and function the same. Once the implants are in place and the jaw has fully healed, most patients report full chewing power. That means they can enjoy just about any food they choose.

At The Fort Collins Dentist we provide single-tooth dental implants and implant-supported dentures. They look great! People from Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor trust us with this and other restorative dentistry procedures. Contact us today!

Contact The Fort Collins Dentist Family & Implant Dentistry:

970-221-5115

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

2001 S Shields St Bldg L
Fort Collins, Colorado
80526

Have you lost one or more of your teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, adult teeth won’t grow back (and a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were a kid.) But don’t despair! If you’ve lost one or more teeth, dental implants from The Fort Collins Dentist can restore your smile.

Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed in your jaw. It is made of titanium, a lightweight metal that is ideally suited to implant dentistry (titanium is used in joint replacements, too).

One of the remarkable things about titanium is its ability to fuse with bone. Once this happens, we’ve got a rock-solid base on which to restore your missing tooth.

Dental implants can support a single artificial tooth, as well as bridgework and even full dentures. It’s no wonder that they have been hailed as one of the great advances in the history of modern dentistry.

A missing tooth can cause you all sorts of problems: it makes it difficult to speak clearly, and to eat. It can also be embarrassing to have that gap in your smile. But dental implants from The Fort Collins Dentist not only restore your smile; they look and function like natural teeth. People from Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor also come to us for complete general and family dentistry services. Schedule an appointment with us today!

Contact The Fort Collins Dentist Family & Implant Dentistry:

970-221-5115

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

2001 S Shields St Bldg L
Fort Collins, Colorado
80526