When you lose a tooth, the consequences extend beyond aesthetics. Discomfort while chewing, bite misalignment, and tooth movement or shifting are common challenges many people face.
The Dental Implant Process
At Arnett Dental Care, our team is here to guide you through the process of getting a dental implant. Here’s how that looks:
The Initial Evaluation — You’ll meet with Dr. Arnett or Dr. Pruitt, who will gather information about your needs and your smile using x-rays, photos, and 3-D imaging. With this information, they’ll determine if dental implants are right for you and discuss alternative treatment if they’re not.
Implant Placement — One of our dentists will place your dental implant securely into your jawbone during a simple surgical procedure. We use CDCT 3-D imaging to pre-plan implant placement and achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
Healing and Osseointegration — Your implant will fuse and integrate with your bone during a process called osseointegration. This process can take three to six months to complete, and our dentists will monitor your healing progress during that time.
Restoration — Once your dental implant is fully healed and integrated with your bone, it’s ready to support a restoration. This can be a custom porcelain crown if we’re replacing one tooth, or our dentists can use two to six dental implants to support a bridge or denture, replacing multiple missing teeth.
How Can I Get Started?
Contact Arnett Dental Care at (270) 753-6327 to book an evaluation with one of our dentists and start your dental implant journey.
