What’s Involved in Dental Implant Surgery?

Implants can be a life changer for people with missing teeth or the inconvenience of ill-fitting dentures! Implant teeth are the spitting image of real teeth and function like natural teeth, allowing you to smile, laugh, talk, and eat comfortably and confidently again. At Dr. Edward Liu Sedation and Implant Dentistry in Holt, Michigan, we can bring your smile and life back to normal with dental implant surgery. No doubt you have questions about this treatment. Dr. Edward Liu has the answers to help you decide if implants are right for you.

What is a dental implant?

Your natural teeth are composed of crowns and roots. The crown is the part you see above the gum line. The roots are hidden below the gumline, keeping your teeth in place. When you lose a tooth, you also lose its roots. Implants are titanium posts fitted into your jaw surgically to replace your lost tooth roots.

What’s involved in dental implant surgery?

Implant surgery is a process to replace teeth and their roots. Dr. Liu will schedule a consultation to evaluate your oral, general, and jawbone health and lifestyle to determine if you’re a good candidate for this treatment. If all the boxes are checked, we’ll discuss your options for implants and plan your procedure.

Implant placement requires oral surgery. The titanium posts will be surgically inserted into your jawbone in the space left by missing teeth. Over the next few months, your jawbone will grow around the implants to secure them in place. After the implants heal, Dr. Lui will attach abutments (connectors) and your new teeth to restore the makeup of your smile. We can replace one or several of your teeth through implant surgery.

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How do implants differ from other treatments?

Implant teeth are supported by artificial tooth roots, making them more stable and secure. Unlike traditional dentures, you never have to worry about your new teeth coming loose. Unlike conventional dental bridges, implants don’t need healthy teeth for support. Once they integrate with your jawbone, they become a permanent fixture in your jaw and the perfect platform to rebuild your smile.

Implant restorations come in the form of dental crowns to replace single missing teeth, fixed bridges to replace a row of teeth, and implant dentures to replace your entire smile. Your restorations will have the look, feel, and functionality of natural teeth to restore your lifestyle and quality of life. Implants are permanent tooth replacements that can last a lifetime with proper care.

Do Implants need special care?

You care for implants like natural teeth by brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings. Like natural teeth, good oral hygiene will strengthen your implants for years.

Where can I go for dental implant surgery near me?

Dr. Edward Liu Sedation and Implant Dentistry in Holt, Michigan, is your one-stop location for implant treatment. To schedule a consultation, call (517) 777-8878.

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Dr. Edward Liu

Edward Liu, D.D.S., is a highly accomplished general and cosmetic dentist with over two decades of experience. A graduate of the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, he earned his doctorate in 2000. Dr. Liu is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry and one of only 407 dentists in the U.S. and Canada to hold this title. He also achieved Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor held by only 1% of dentists. His expertise in dental implants and sedation dentistry, combined with 1600 hours of continuing education, ensures exceptional patient care.