Dental Implants

The process involved in getting a new dental implant does take some time, but most dental patients agree that it’s well worth the wait! Implants are permanent, meaning they can’t be removed by the patient. Best of all, an implant looks, feels and functions just like a natural tooth. And implants don’t require any special care. In fact, a patient with one or more implants can simply take care of them in exactly the same way they would with their natural teeth – by brushing and flossing every day.

The process begins when Dr. Loveless implants a metal rod into the jawbone of the patient, in the location of the missing tooth. That metal (typically titanium) gradually bonds to the bone tissue after a few months. After that, Dr. Loveless permanently affixes a porcelain crown to the top of the implant. The result is a new artificial tooth that is extremely durable. In fact, most implants last the patient for a lifetime!