Implant Expectations - Scottsdale, AZ
Create a Stronger, Permanent, and
More Beautiful New Smile
What Are Dental Implants?
Missing teeth can challenge biting and chewing, limit the foods you enjoy, and affect your oral health. When teeth are lost or damaged, the surrounding teeth bear extra pressure, leading to further dental complications and even more tooth loss. Fortunately, modern dental restoration has evolved to offer dental implants as a highly effective solution. Dental implants are widely recognized as the best option for replacing missing teeth, as they look, feel, and function just like natural teeth.
Each implant consists of a post surgically embedded into the jawbone, providing a stable base like a natural tooth root. This post has an abutment securely connected to a custom-made crown or bridge. This advanced restoration approach offers strength, durability, and a natural appearance, allowing for restored function and aesthetics. At [PRACTICE NAME], you’ll receive care from our highly experienced implant dentist, Dr. Brad Pfeifle, ensuring you receive exceptional care with unmatched expertise
The Benefits of
Dental Implants
- Restore 99% of normal chewing strength
- Look and feel completely natural
- Prevent jawbone loss
- Preserve the health of the gums and surrounding teeth
- Prevent other teeth from shifting
- No dietary restrictions
- Rebuild the beauty of your smile
- They last decades without frequent adjustments and replacements
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What to Expect from
the Dental Implant Process
Consultation & Planning
Dental implants are a versatile solution to tooth loss that can be tailored to address your needs and smile goals. The first step in creating your custom dental implant treatment plan is a consultation where we will discuss your concerns and goals for how you hope dental implants can improve your quality of life.
We will discuss your dental concerns, smile goals, and medical history. If you’re a good candidate for dental implants, we’ll collect detailed measurements and digital diagnostic images to create the foundation of your new smile design. We will customize every detail of your smile design, from the shape and color of each tooth to how your new teeth match your facial structure and gum and lip line.
The Procedure
As with every [PRACTICE NAME] procedure, you’ll rest comfortably with safe and effective dental sedation. If you need tooth extractions, we may be able to place grafting material and implant posts in the same appointment.
In other cases, we’ll make a small incision in the gums to access the underlying bone and place your implants into predetermined spots within your jawbone. Once placed, we will attach an abutment connector and affix your temporary restoration. This temporary restoration will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of your new smile immediately, meaning you will never go without teeth.
Follow-Up Appointment
During the 3-6 month healing period, you’ll have a follow-up appointment to assess the integration of your implants. This appointment includes a detailed discussion, where you can discuss your healing progress and any concerns. We will examine your implants and the healing of your sutures to ensure everything is proceeding as expected. Before you leave, we’ll provide a clear timeline for when you should return to receive your final restorations.
Healing & Final Restorations
Your dental implant posts will fuse with the surrounding bone tissue during osseointegration. Most of your healing process will be very comfortable, and most patients report tolerable discomfort for the first few days.
Once your mouth has healed, you’ll return to our office for updated scans and to have your final restorations placed. These final restorations are hand-crafted from the highest-quality material and built to last. With proper at-home care and regular checkups, your dental implants have the potential to last an entire lifetime!
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