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The Top Choice for Tooth Replacement
Dental implants have quickly risen to the top of the list as an option for most patients to replace their missing teeth. Our dentists in Grand Prairie partner with local dental implant experts to ensure you’re able to enjoy successful results, all under the oversight of a team that you trust! To learn more about this cutting-edge treatment we offer at The Dental Place, call our office to schedule a consultation today.
Why Choose The Dental Place for Dental Implants?
- Precise Implant Planning with Advanced 3D Imaging
- Restorations Designed for Natural Function and Appearance
- Modern Techniques That Prioritize Strength, Aesthetics & Comfort
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed below the gumline, within the jawbone. Because they’re made from biocompatible materials, they’re able to naturally fuse with the bone through a process called osseointegration. This creates a strong, stable foundation for any type of restoration to be attached to, including a crown, bridge, or denture.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
One of the reasons Dental implants are so successful as a tooth replacement is because they follow a more involved process than other restorations like dentures or bridges. Each step is designed to work together, giving your implant the strongest possible foundation for lasting results. Read more below to see how dental implants work in Grand Prairie, so you can feel confident and prepared for the journey ahead.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
The consultation is the most important step in the entire process. This is where our dentists gather everything needed to build a safe, personalized treatment plan for your smile.
We'll examine your mouth, take X-rays to assess your jawbone, and discuss your goals and medical history. If any preliminary treatments, such as extractions or gum disease therapy, are needed, we'll go over those first. You'll need relatively good oral health before the implant process can continue.
This visit sets clear expectations for your timeline, cost, and what to expect at every stage ahead, which is why we consider it the most important step in the whole process.
Dental Implant Surgery
Once your treatment plan is finalized, you'll move forward with the surgical placement of your implants. Our team partners with trusted, experienced local implant specialists to ensure this step is handled with precision and care, all while keeping your treatment simple and well-coordinated.
After numbing the area completely, the implant posts are carefully placed into your jawbone at precise angles designed to support your future restoration. Your gums are then gently closed around your implants to begin the healing process.
Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment Placement
Over the next three to six months, your jawbone will gradually fuse with the implant posts through osseointegration. This is the biological process that creates the foundation of a strong and long-lasting implant restoration.
After your surgery, you'll likely be able to return to work quickly. However, the healing process will continue for several months so that the fixture fully fuses into the bone surrounding it. Once your implants have fully integrated, a small connector piece called an abutment is attached to each post via another small surgery.
Over the next couple of weeks while the implant site heals, your final restoration will be crafted at a local dental lab.
Delivery of Dental Implant Restorations
The final step is the most exciting—finally taking your new restoration home! Once your custom crown, bridge, or denture is designed and delivered, our team checks it over to make sure it matches the shape, size, and shade of your natural teeth before it's secured into your smile.
We'll then check the fit and make any final necessary adjustments to make sure it's comfortable. After a few final tweaks, you'll leave our Grand Prairie office with a complete smile and the freedom to eat, speak, and smile with total confidence.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have a wide variety of benefits to offer. Some of the advantages of choosing this gold standard of tooth replacement over other options include:
- Long lifespan of 30+ years with good oral hygiene and maintenance.
- Easy to care for – simply brush and floss like you would your natural teeth.
- Enjoy boosted confidence from results that look and feel natural.
- Versatile treatment that can restore any number of missing teeth.