Missing teeth causes even routine things like eating, talking, and smiling to become more difficult. At Paramount Dental in Sacramento, we offer dental implants to replace one tooth, multiple teeth, or a full arch with a completely natural-looking, fully functional replacement tooth or teeth designed to meet your budget, oral health requirements, and smile.
Dental implants work by placing a very small post into the jawbone that acts as an artificial tooth root. After this has integrated (healed) into the bone, it provides the necessary support for a crown, bridge, or denture that allows the replacement tooth or teeth to be both stable and appear to be part of your natural smile.
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Benefits
Dental implants are designed to integrate with the jawbone, helping restore chewing function, support facial structure, and reduce the shifting that happens when missing teeth are left untreated. Here are some of the benefits of dental implants:
- Replace a single missing tooth with an implant-supported crown.
- Replace several missing teeth with an implant bridge.
- Support a removable or fixed denture for a full arch replacement.
- Helps preserve natural tooth alignment and surrounding jawbone.
- Improves patient confidence when smiling, speaking, and eating.
Paramount Dental offers implant solutions for single-tooth replacement, implant bridges, and full arch replacement. For patients who feel anxious about dental treatment, sedation dentistry may also be discussed during the consultation.
What to Expect
Consultation
The dental implant process begins with a consultation and examination. Our implant dentist reviews the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone in addition to considering your health history and smile goals.
Treatment Planning
After your examination, our dental team evaluates whether you need one implant, multiple implants, an implant bridge, or an implant-supported denture. If you want to preview your options before scheduling an in-office appointment, you can upload a photo of yourself using Paramount Dental’s virtual consultation option.
Implant Placement
Following your agreed-upon treatment plan, the implant is placed in the jaw where the missing tooth root used to be. If a tooth extraction or bone grafting is needed before or during this treatment, our dental team ensures that it is scheduled in the correct order.
Time to Heal
After your procedure, the jawbone naturally begins to heal around the placed implant through a process called osseointegration. This step takes several months but is necessary for the implant to become a strong foundation for the final tooth restoration.
Final Restoration
Once the implant area has healed, the dentist attaches the final crown, bridge, or denture. Your restoration is custom designed to fit your specific bite, blend with your smile, and support normal daily function.
Candidacy & Alternatives
You may be a candidate for dental implants if:
- You have one or more missing teeth
- Your gums are healthy
- You have enough healthy jawbone to support an implant
- Your overall physical health will support normal healing.
If bone loss is present, grafting or an implant-supported full arch option may be discussed.
Dental implants may not be the first recommendation for every patient. Alternatives may include:
- Saving the natural tooth through root canal therapy or other restorative option (preferred)
- A traditional dental bridge
- A partial or full denture
After reviewing your oral health and smile goals, our experienced implant dentist will explain all of your treatment options and help you select the option that is best for you.
Cost & Insurance
The cost of dental implants depends on the treatment plan: the number of teeth being replaced, the type of restoration, whether extractions or grafting are needed, and whether you are receiving a single crown, implant bridge, or full arch solution.
Restorative treatments such as this may be covered by dental insurance. The Paramount Dental office team will research what is covered by insurance and provide an estimate of cost prior to treatment.
Paramount Dental offers several financing options. Ask our office staff for more information about these options to see if they fit your needs.
Implant Aftercare & Maintenance
After implant surgery, mild soreness and swelling are to be expected. Following the specific instructions provided by your dental team is very important, especially during the first few days of healing.
- Avoid smoking, as it interferes with the healing process.
- Do not drink through a straw until your dentist says it is safe.
- Avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, or sharp foods.
- Brush gently around the area as instructed.
- Avoid alcohol if advised by your dentist.
- Call the dental office if you experience unusual pain, swelling, bleeding, or looseness of the dental implant.
Long-term care for dental implants is similar to caring for natural teeth.
You will continue to brush twice daily and floss and clean around the implant as recommended. Maintaining regular dental visits for exams and professional cleanings will help maintain your oral health.
Dental Implants FAQs
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are artificial posts that are inserted into the jawbone in place of missing tooth roots. They are designed to support a crown, bridge, or denture and thus restore the chewing function and appearance of your smile.
How long is the dental implant process?
While the entire process typically takes several months (allowing the implant to integrate with the jawbone), some patients may be eligible for temporary teeth or same-day solutions. Eligibility depends on the patient’s bone health, treatment type, and dentist evaluation.
Can multiple teeth be replaced with dental implants?
Absolutely! Multiple implants easily support an implant bridge or a full-arch denture. Paramount Dental is pleased to offer single and multiple tooth replacement options.
Are dental implants painful?
We carefully plan each procedure with our patients’ comfort in mind. Various sedation options are available in addition to the usual local anesthesia. After surgery, some soreness is to be expected but is usually managed well with the dentist’s aftercare instructions.
What should I avoid after dental implant surgery?
It is very important to avoid smoking, drinking through straws, alcohol use, and hard or sticky foods in the early days of healing that could disturb the implant site. Your implant specialist will provide additional specific instructions to protect the area while it heals.
How do I care for dental implants?
You will continue to brush twice daily, cleaning between your teeth and around the implant as directed. Regular dental appointments will help keep the gums and bone surrounding your new implants healthy and strong.
How much do dental implants cost?
The cost of dental implants depends on the number of implants placed, the final tooth restoration (crown, bridge(s), or full-arch), and whether additional procedures are needed. The Paramount Dental office team will always verify your specific insurance benefits and provide you with a clear estimate before treatment begins.