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What Is A Dental Implant ?
Dental implants, or ‘implants’, are tooth root replacements. This is an important distinction. Many people who have heard of dental implants, or even see the photo below, may think that a dental implant is “a post with a tooth on top.” Actually, a dental implant is just the part that you don’t see. The tooth, or ‘crown’, is not part of the implant itself.
The three main components you can expect to receive as part of having a dental implant placed are:
1) The Implant
A dental implant is the tooth "root" replacement
2) The Abutment
An abutment connects the crown to the dental implant. There are two types of abutments you need to be aware of: Healing and Final.
3) The Crown
The crown is what you most likely think of when you think “tooth”. There are two types of crowns you need to be aware of: Temporary and Final.
Terms Defined
Terms Defined
Fabrication
the process of a specialized dental laboratory manufacturing custom dental prosthetics including single crowns, traditional or fixed dentures, mouth guards, etc.
What to Expect the Day of Surgery
Each case is a little different based on any number of the factors we mentioned above; however, most single implant placement surgeries last between 30-45 minutes. Most patients report feeling little to no discomfort in the hours following surgery, and most are able to return to normal activity same-day or next-day with a modified diet.
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Surgeries with IV Sedation
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Surgeries with Localized Numbing and/or Nitrous Oxide
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Understanding Potential Risks
Serious dental implant complications are rare, but there are some common post-operative issues to look out for:
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Excessive Bleeding
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Implant Failure
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Sinus Communication
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Generalized Discomfort
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Nerve Involvement
THE EXPERTISE BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL IMPLANT
When you search “tooth replacement near me,” you’ll find countless options — but not all experience is created equal. Dental implants are a surgical procedure, and oral surgeons are the specialists uniquely trained to perform them with precision and predictability.
Because oral surgeons complete hundreds of implant surgeries each year, they bring advanced surgical expertise, a deep understanding of facial anatomy, and the skill to manage even the most complex cases. The result? Greater accuracy, faster recovery, and long-term success you can trust.
Our surgeons offer a lifetime guarantee on our dental implants, and of the thousands we've placed, our patients have a 99% long-term success rate.
Our team offers a lifetime guarantee on our dental implants, and of the thousands we have placed, our patients have a 99% long-term success rate.
