Dental Implant Process - Vestal, NY

Achieve Dental Stability and Confidence with Dental Implants

What to Expect: The All-on-4 Full Implant Journey

What Are Dental Implants?

Losing teeth can significantly impact your ability to bite and chew comfortably, limiting the variety of foods you enjoy. Each missing or damaged tooth strains neighboring teeth, potentially leading to further dental issues and tooth loss. Thankfully, advancements in dental restoration offer effective solutions with dental implants! These implants are widely regarded as the top choice for tooth replacement because they closely mimic the look and feel of natural teeth.

A surgically placed post integrates with the jawbone, acting as a strong foundation similar to a natural tooth root. An abutment then attaches to the post, providing a secure connection for the final restoration, such as a crown or bridge. This comprehensive method ensures functionality, durability, longevity, and a natural appearance, making dental implants a superior solution for restoring function and aesthetics after tooth loss. At Lalor Implant Center, our prosthodontist is the only board-certified prosthodontist in the Southern Tier region, ensuring you receive exceptional care with unmatched expertise.

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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

What to Expect from the Dental Implant Procedure

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 Lalor Implant Center 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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