Superior Dental Implants for Grand Junction, CO
Our highly-trained and experienced implant dentist offers superior dental implants for all of the Grand Junction area. Dr. Brian E. Day has 0ver 20 years of experience in restoring and implanting dental implants and has gone through special training in implant dentistry. In addition to his expertise, our dentist is here to help teach you all about dental implants.
Dental implants can replace multiple teeth or a single missing tooth. Implants can replace every tooth in the mouth. Dental implants are placed directly into jawbones this provides the stability and function of natural teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth that permanently replaces a missing tooth.
What to Expect When You Need a Dental Implant
Dental implants look just like natural teeth. The color is matched to the rest of the teeth perfectly.
Dental Implants are Permanent
Dental implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone and replace the natural tooth root. As a result, they support a permanent artificial tooth replacement that will not shift, slip, or interfere with other teeth. The root of the implant is shaped like a screw and as the bone heals it integrates into the screw ridges which creates a solid foundation for the new tooth. Most importantly, the installation of a dental implant actually stimulates bone growth. Healing time for a titanium implant differs for each patient and usually ranges from three to six months before it is ready to receive its new porcelain crown.
There are 3 major types of implants.
Implant Consultation and Treatment Plan
After an initial consultation, our implant dentist will provide a treatment plan tailored to your situation. This plan takes into account factors such as how many teeth need to have replaced and the condition of your jawbone and remaining teeth. Treatment plans include:
- The estimated amount of time to complete the process. Total treatment time depends on your needs, medical and dental history, jawbone condition. It can be as short as a few months, or more than a year for more complex conditions.
- A thorough evaluation to prepare for the process including a comprehensive dental exam, dental X-rays, and a review of your medical history.
- The estimated number of surgical procedures required depends on the number of teeth that need to be replaced.