An implant is a small post, usually titanium, placed in the jawbone where a tooth root used to be. As the bone bonds to it, the implant becomes a stable foundation for a replacement tooth that looks, feels and works much like your own.
What implants can support
- A single crown to replace one tooth.
- A bridge to replace several teeth in a row.
- A denture that clips firmly in place instead of resting on the gums.
- A full arch of fixed teeth with All-on-4™.
Why choose an implant
- No need to reshape the healthy teeth next to the gap, as a bridge requires.
- Helps preserve the jawbone, which shrinks when a tooth is missing.
- Stable when you eat, speak and laugh.
- Can last for decades with good care.
How treatment works
- Consultation and planning with Dr. Winter, including an exam and digital X-rays.
- Placement of the implant by a specialist, usually under local anesthesia.
- Healing for a few months while the bone bonds to the implant.
- Your new tooth, a custom crown, bridge or denture made by Dr. Winter to match your smile.