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A missing tooth doesn't just leave a gap — the jawbone underneath starts losing density within months, and neighboring teeth begin drifting toward the open space. Because an implant fuses into the bone through osseointegration, it does something a bridge can't: it gives the jaw something to hold onto again.
Before anyone reaches for a drill, the offices we refer to run a CBCT scan to map bone density and nerve position in three dimensions. If bone volume is too thin, that's flagged during the same visit — not discovered partway through surgery.
Full healing before the permanent crown goes on typically takes three to six months while the implant integrates with the bone. Most patients aren't left with a visible gap during that stretch, since a temporary tooth usually covers it.
Every implant referral goes to a specialist who places these routinely, not a general dentist doing it occasionally.
Cone-beam CT scans map your jaw in three dimensions before a surgical guide is ever built.
Nothing gets bundled into a vague lump sum — each stage is priced and explained ahead of time.
Sinus lifts and bone grafts are available on-site at several partner offices, cutting a step out of the process.
Whatever the specifics of your case, the specialist we route you to has handled it before.
One titanium post, one custom crown, shaped and shaded to match the teeth next to it.
Two or more implants anchor a fixed bridge when several teeth in a row are missing.
A full arch of teeth restored on four strategically placed implants, often without a full bone graft.
If your current denture moves, implant anchors stabilize it without redoing the whole arch.
Prepares thin bone so it can properly hold an implant post long-term.
Some patients walk out with a placeholder tooth in place immediately, swapped later for the final restoration.
You describe what's going on in a minute or two; no automated menu to fight through first.
We match you with a nearby specialist experienced in this exact procedure and check real-time openings.
You get a clear explanation of the treatment plan and its cost before any work begins.
Treatment proceeds on the agreed plan, with aftercare instructions and a follow-up if the case calls for one.
"Explained every step and the cost before doing anything. First visit that didn't feel rushed."
"Didn't have to wait weeks like my old dentist. Got routed straight to a specialist who knew what to do."
"Was honest that the closest office was full and got me into a nearby one instead of leaving me stuck."
The surgery itself is brief; healing and integration are what stretch the timeline out to several months.
Placement happens under local anesthesia, and recovery discomfort is usually compared to a tooth extraction.
Grafting or a sinus lift can often build up enough volume, which gets evaluated during your imaging appointment.
Cost depends on case complexity and whether grafting is needed, with a written stage-by-stage estimate provided first.
An implant replaces the root directly in the bone; a bridge instead anchors to the natural teeth on either side.
The titanium post rarely fails; the crown on top may need replacing after a decade or two of normal wear.
Our coverage spans Salunga and its surrounding area, matching you with the closest available specialist who's actually open.
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