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Find A Location Dental implant surgery restores the integrity of your smile with personalized, natural-looking results.
The Dental Team offers comprehensive dental implant solutions to enhance your smile and oral health.
Our experienced dentists use state-of-the-art technology and techniques to ensure your implant procedure is both comfortable and successful. We guide you through every stage of the process, from the first consultation to the final restoration, providing personalized care and support. Trust The Dental Team in Thornton, CO, for dental implants that deliver a reliable, radiant smile that lasts.
Dental implants, often referred to as tooth implants, involve surgically placing titanium posts into the jawbone to fill in for missing teeth. Serving as replacements for natural tooth roots, they offer a firm and durable foundation for replacement teeth such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. Dental implants deliver a natural look and provide a lasting solution to rejuvenate your smile and oral functionality.
The process for dental implants typically includes several phases:
Dental implants offer solutions for various oral health challenges, including:
Adults in good oral and general health who have lost teeth may be candidates for dental implants. However, factors like smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, or a lack of sufficient jawbone can affect eligibility. Our dentists will perform a dental exam and evaluate your specific needs, medical history, existing teeth, gums, and bone structure to determine if dental implant treatment is right for you. If dental implants aren't suitable, your dentist will help find an alternative tooth replacement solution.
The recovery time for dental implant surgery can vary depending on the complexity of the procedure and whether bone grafting is required.
Recovery after dental implant placement typically takes a few days to a week for most people, with full healing occurring over several months. Right after the procedure, you may experience mild swelling, bruising, or discomfort, which can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and by following your dentist’s aftercare instructions. Eating soft foods and keeping the area clean is important during the early healing phase. Over the next few months, the implant will gradually fuse with the bone in a process called osseointegration, creating a stable foundation for your final restoration. Your dentist will monitor your progress to ensure everything heals properly before moving to the next step.
Dental implants offer results that go far beyond just filling a gap—they bring back the function, feel, and appearance of natural teeth. Once healed, implants allow you to eat, speak, and smile with renewed confidence, without worrying about slipping or discomfort. They’re designed to look incredibly lifelike and feel secure, so most people forget they even have them. Best of all, dental implants help preserve jawbone structure, supporting long-term oral health and facial harmony. It's a lasting solution that can truly transform how you experience everyday life.
Receiving dental implants is typically painless due to local anesthesia used during the procedure. Some discomfort might be felt during recovery, but it can usually be managed with standard pain relief medications.
The length of the dental implant process varies based on individual needs, such as the requirement for bone grafting.
With adequate maintenance and care, dental implants could potentially last throughout your life.
Like any surgery, there are risks involved such as infection, failure of the implant, or nerve issues. Our dentists will discuss these risks thoroughly with you.
Coverage for dental implants differs widely. We recommend checking with your insurance company for specifics.
Caring for your dental implants involves treating them like your natural teeth, which includes regular brushing, flossing, and dentist visits.
