Dental Implants Portland

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small titanium posts that are shaped like screws. They’re designed to replace the missing roots of your teeth and are placed beneath the gumline. Due to their biocompatible nature, they fuse with the bone through a natural process called osseointegration, which provides an unwavering foundation for any type of restoration, such as a free-standing crown, bridge, or full implant denture.

The 4-Step Dental Implant Process

Each dental implant process can be broken down into four main steps, but it’s important to note that every patient’s journey can look different. For instance, some patients may require preparatory procedures such as bone grafts before they can undergo surgery.

1. Consultation: Our team will capture diagnostic images, and you’ll meet one-on-one with Dr. Mistry. If you’re a good candidate, he will walk you through your treatment plan so you know what to expect each step of the way.
2. Placement: Your dental implants will be surgically placed by Dr. Mistry in-house; no referrals or outside specialist necessary.
3. Healing: After placement surgery, it can take between three and six months for the implants to fuse with the bone and the gums to heal.
4. Restoration: Our team will secure connector pieces (called abutments) atop your implants as well as your customized restorations to complete the process.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants offer a variety of unique benefits that make them a top choice for patients struggling with tooth loss in Portland. Some of the advantages of choosing this state-of-the-art treatment include:

• Results that last 25+ years with good oral hygiene and maintenance.
• Easy to maintain and care for—just brush and floss like normal!
• Not only do the teeth look natural, but they also feel lifelike.
• Restore up to 80 percent of your natural bite power and eat a greater variety of food.
• Never worry about your replacement teeth slipping or shifting.
• Speak and eat with greater ease.