Dental
Implants

Most adults with one or more missing teeth are candidates. Good general health, adequate jawbone volume, and healthy gums are the main requirements. Conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or smoking can affect healing and will be assessed during your consultation. Bone grafting can address insufficient bone when needed.

That’s great! Getting started is easy. The best next step is to schedule a complimentary dental implant consultation with our experienced dental team.

During this consultation, we will:

• Thoroughly assess your oral health.
• Discuss your smile goals and concerns.
• Answer all your questions about dental implants.
• Determine if dental implants are the right solution for you.
• Provide you with a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate.

Call our office today or use our online scheduling tool to book your free consultation and take the first step towards a restored smile and renewed confidence!

Coverage varies widely by plan. Some dental insurance policies cover a portion of the surgical fee or crown; others do not cover implants at all. Our team will review your benefits and provide a clear breakdown of costs before treatment begins. Flexible financing options are available to make treatment accessible.

Dental implants, dentures, and bridges are all options for replacing missing teeth, but they differ significantly in their approach and benefits. Here’s a quick comparison:

• Dental Implants: Offer a permanent, stable, and natural-feeling tooth replacement. They are anchored in the jawbone, providing superior stability, preserving bone health, and functioning like natural teeth. They are a long-term investment with potential lifetime longevity.
• Dentures: Are removable appliances that replace multiple or all teeth. While less expensive initially, they can be less stable, may require adhesives, can affect speech and taste, and don’t prevent bone loss. They typically need replacement every 5-7 years.
• Bridges: “Bridge” a gap by anchoring a false tooth to adjacent natural teeth. Bridges are fixed but require altering healthy teeth for support. They don’t prevent bone loss in the missing tooth area and typically last 5-10 years before needing replacement.

Advantages of Dental Implants: Superior stability, natural look and feel, long-term bone health preservation, no impact on adjacent teeth, and potentially lifetime lifespan, making them the gold standard in tooth replacement for many.

From placement to final restoration, treatment typically spans 3–6 months, most of which is the healing phase. Straumann’s SLActive® surface can shorten this window to as little as 3–4 weeks in many cases. In select situations, same-day or immediate-loading protocols may allow a temporary restoration the same day as placement.

Straumann implants have a documented 98.8% success rate over 10 years in clinical studies. With proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits, many implants last 20 years or more — often a lifetime. The crown on top may need replacement after 10–15 years due to normal wear.

The cost of dental implants varies depending on several factors, including the number of implants needed, the complexity of your case, any necessary additional procedures like bone grafting, and the type of restoration (crown, bridge, denture support). Therefore, providing a fixed price without a consultation is difficult.

However, we understand cost is a consideration. Our friendly front desk team is happy to discuss your dental insurance coverage and explore flexible payment options and financing plans to make dental implants more accessible. For a personalized cost estimate, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia — you will feel pressure but not pain. With our guided, minimally invasive technique, post-operative soreness is typically mild and managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Most patients are comfortable returning to normal activity within a day or two.

Yes. The Straumann® PURE Ceramic implant system uses high-performance zirconia (Y-TZP) for a completely metal-free restoration. It is an excellent choice for patients with metal sensitivities or those who prefer a white, tooth-colored implant body. The ZLA® surface provides osseointegration properties comparable to the titanium SLA® surface.

Osseointegration is the biological process by which the titanium implant bonds directly with the jawbone, creating a stable foundation. Straumann’s SLActive® surface is chemically active and hydrophilic — it attracts blood proteins and accelerates the early bone-forming response, cutting standard healing time nearly in half compared to conventional surfaces.

The initial recovery period after dental implant placement is typically relatively short. Most patients experience the most noticeable healing within the first 7-10 days following the procedure.

During this time, you might expect some mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the implant area. This discomfort is usually manageable with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication. We will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to promote healing and minimize discomfort, including guidance on diet, oral hygiene, and activity levels.

While the initial discomfort subsides quickly, the complete osseointegration process (where the implant fuses with your jawbone) takes several months (typically 3-6 months). During this phase, there’s no significant discomfort, and you can usually resume normal daily activities. We will monitor your healing progress throughout this period.

Straumann stands apart through its proprietary Roxolid® alloy (stronger than standard titanium), SLActive® surface technology (faster osseointegration), and an unmatched body of clinical evidence. Independent studies involving over 3,000 implants show Straumann has significantly lower failure rates than major competitors. It is the most clinically studied implant system in the world.

At our practice, dental implant procedures are performed by dentists with advanced training and experience in implant dentistry. Depending on the complexity of your case and the specific needs of your treatment, your implant surgery may be performed by:

• Our experienced General Dentist with Implant Expertise: Our general dentists have undergone extensive training in implant dentistry and are highly skilled in placing implants for many patients.
• A Specialist (e.g., Periodontist or Oral Surgeon): For more complex cases, or if bone grafting or sinus lifts are required, we collaborate with trusted specialists like periodontists (gum and bone specialists) or oral surgeons to ensure the highest level of expertise and care.

During your consultation, we will clearly explain who will be performing your implant surgery and ensure you are comfortable and confident in the expertise of our team. We are committed to providing you with the best possible care throughout your dental implant journey.

Not necessarily. Straumann’s Roxolid® alloy allows for smaller implant diameters that fit into narrower bone ridges, reducing the need for grafting in many cases. Your CBCT scan will tell us exactly what bone volume is available. If grafting is needed, we will discuss the process and timing with you at your consultation.