Tooth loss affects more than the way your smile looks. It often changes how comfortably you chew, how clearly you speak, and how confident you feel. At Paramount Dental in Roseville, dental implants replace missing teeth with stable, natural-looking restorations made for long-term function.
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Benefits
Dental implants provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth. Because implants naturally integrate with the jawbone, they provide the best stability for eating and speaking, and help maintain the structural integrity of your smile. Here are some additional benefits:
- Replaces one tooth, several teeth, or a full arch of teeth.
- Securely supports custom crowns, implant bridges, or implant-supported dentures.
- Restores chewing and speaking in comfort.
- Provides a fixed solution to removable tooth replacement options.
- Supports jawbone strength and healing after tooth loss.
The Process
Consultation and Planning
At Paramount Dental in Roseville, we begin with a consultation. Our experienced implant specialist reviews your medical history, oral health, and existing bone support. We ask you about your smile goals and then determine how many implants you need to obtain the results you want. Following this, we recommend a customized treatment plan and answer any additional questions you have.
Preparation Procedures
Some of our patients may need an extraction of a badly damaged tooth, treatment of existing periodontal (gum) disease, or bone grafting when there isn’t sufficient bone mass to support an implant prior to the actual implant placement. Any necessary pre-procedures are part of your full treatment plan.
Surgical Implant Placement
Next comes surgery. Your implant specialist places the implant where the missing tooth root once was. Local anesthesia is used during the procedure to help patients feel comfortable. If a patient requires more than this, then sedation options are administered as discussed and planned in the consultation and planning stage.
Healing
Once the implant is placed, it naturally begins to bond with your existing bone. This bonding or integration phase is called osseointegration and is what ensures the implant becomes a stable base for the final tooth restoration. This stage takes the most amount of time but is the most important part of a successful implantation.
Tooth Restoration
Once healing is complete, a custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the implant. Your final restoration is designed to fit your bite, support daily function, and complement your natural smile.
Candidacy & Alternatives
You may be a candidate for dental implants if:
- You are missing one or more teeth
- Have healthy gums
- Have enough jawbone to support implant placement
- You want to more securely replace loose dentures
Certain factors affect the success of implant healing. If you fall into any of the following categories then the dentist will review these during your consultation:
- You are an active smoker
- You have gum disease
- You have uncontrolled medical conditions
- You have significant jawbone loss
- You are on specific types of medications
Alternatives to dental implants may include:
- A removable partial denture or full denture
- A dental bridge
- Saving the damaged tooth with root canal or other restorative option
Cost & Insurance
The cost of dental implants depends on the number of teeth being replaced, the number of implants needed, the final restoration chosen, and any imaging, lab work, sedation, extractions, or bone grafting that is part of your treatment plan.
Parts of restorative dental treatments such as this are often covered by dental insurance. Our office team at Paramount Dental in Roseville will verify your specific coverage and will provide you with a cost estimate before treatment begins so you understand your estimated investment.
In order to make restorative treatments available for most of our patients, we offer various financing and payment plans that should be discussed with our office staff.
Aftercare & Maintenance
The importance of following your dental team’s post-operative instructions carefully can not be stressed enough. This first stage of healing is absolutely essential for protecting the implant site and supporting its proper integration with the jawbone. Your dentist may suggest:
- No smoking, as it slows healing and increases the risk of implant failure.
- No straw use until your dentist says it is safe.
- No hard, crunchy, sticky, or sharp foods.
- Carefully clean around the surgical site as directed.
- Avoid alcohol, as this slows healing.
- Take prescribed medications as recommended.
- If you experience unusual pain, swelling, bleeding, looseness, or bite changes following your surgery, call our office at (916) 898-0003.
Maintenance of your dental implant is similar to caring for natural teeth. Brush and floss as recommended, and keep up with regular dental exams and cleanings to protect the gums, bone, and your new restoration.
Dental Implant FAQs
What exactly are dental implants?
Dental implants are small metal posts placed in the jawbone to act as missing tooth roots. Once they integrate with the jawbone, they securely support a crown, bridge, or denture to restore the appearance and function of missing teeth.
Which types of dental implants are available?
Paramount Dental offers implant options for a variety of needs: single tooth replacement, implant bridges for multiple teeth, and implant arch for a larger section of tooth replacement.
How long is the implant process?
The whole process takes several months. The majority of this is the time necessary for the implant to successfully integrate with the jawbone and heal enough to support your chosen tooth restoration.
Do I get a temporary tooth while the implant heals?
Yes. We give many of our patients a temporary crown or bridge while the implant is healing. Temporary options depend on the treatment plan, bite, bone support, and the location of the missing tooth.
Will I need bone grafting?
Bone grafting is only necessary if there is not enough jawbone for the implant to integrate with. Your implant specialist will indicate if you are a candidate for bone grafting or if another restoration choice is better for your situation during your consultation appointment.
How do I care for dental implants?
Care for your implants just as you would your natural teeth. Brush and floss daily, and keep regularly scheduled dental exams and cleanings.
How much do dental implants cost?
The cost depends on the number of implants you require, the type of restoration you choose, as well as additional preparation that may be needed such as tooth extractions or bone grafting. We always provide a cost estimate for your consideration after your initial consultation appointment.