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Consultation
We start by listening. Your prosthodontist examines your mouth, reviews your imaging and health history, and talks through your goals to confirm implants are the right fit for you.
Dental implants, step by step
What happens before, during, and after dental implants.
The implant process is easier to face when the steps are clear. Here is the path most patients move through, from first consult to final tooth.
The implant journey
The implant journey, step by step.
Every case is planned around your mouth and your goals. Here is how treatment typically unfolds.
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Your plan
Before anything begins, we map the whole plan, how many implants, the sequence, the timeline, and the cost, so you understand the path and can decide with confidence.
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Implant placement
The implant, a small titanium post, is placed in the jawbone during a focused, comfortable procedure. Most patients are surprised how manageable the day turns out to be.
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Healing
Over the following months the implant fuses with your bone, a process called osseointegration, creating a stable foundation. You won’t go without teeth while you heal.
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Your new tooth
Once healed, we attach your custom crown, bridge, or denture, matched to your natural teeth, and check the bite. You leave able to eat, speak, and smile again.
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Follow-up & care
We review the fit and your comfort, then show you how to care for your restoration so it stays healthy and lasts for years.
Questions and answers
Common questions
How long does the dental implant process take?
Most implant cases take several months because the implant needs time to heal and integrate with the bone. Your exact timeline depends on your mouth and the treatment plan.
Are dental implants painful?
Most patients are surprised by how manageable the procedure is. We explain comfort options before treatment and review what to expect afterward.
Will I go without teeth while I heal?
Not usually. Temporary options can often be planned depending on the case.
How long do dental implants last?
With good care, implants can serve patients for many years. The restoration attached to the implant may need maintenance or replacement over time.
What is the first step?
Start with a consultation so we can evaluate your mouth, explain your options, and give you a written plan.
Keep exploring
Related pathways
A few next steps if you want to go deeper before you reach out.
The implant care pathway
See how implant reconstruction is planned and sequenced, step by step.
See the pathwayMeet the doctors
The prosthodontists who plan and place your restorative care.
Meet the doctorsIs full-mouth rehabilitation for you?
A complete, sequenced plan for rebuilding a full mouth, the whole picture.
See the pathway