Dental Implants in Alexandria, MN
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Did you know…
Dental implants last for 25 years to life.
How it works: The Dental Implant process
Consultation
At your consultation, the doctor will take X-rays to determine if you have enough jawbone to support implants or if you will need a bone graft procedure.
Implant Surgery
We will administer local anesthesia to numb your mouth before making an incision into your gums and drilling into your jawbone to implant the titanium post into the bone.
Osseointegration
There will be a waiting period of 3 to 6 months for osseointegration to take place. This is when the jawbone grows around the implant and they fuse.
Abutment Surgery
After osseointegration has been completed successfully, we will perform a second oral surgery. Your gums will be reopened to attach an abutment to your implant.
Tooth Restoration
Impressions are taken of your teeth to create a tooth restoration in the form of a dental crown, bridge, or denture. This will take a few weeks to be fabricated and will then be attached to the implant or implants.
Dental Implant Options
Single Tooth Implants
Traditional dental implants are used to replace a single tooth. The tooth restoration used to complete the artificial tooth is a dental crown, which can be made of various materials like zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal.
Implant supported bridges
An implant-supported bridge is similar to a traditional bridge, except for instead of securing the bridge in place with dental crowns, the bridge is anchored by dental implants. The implants act as a sturdy support for the pontic teeth which are suspended in the gap where there are missing teeth. This is a great option to replace a few missing teeth.
Full Arch Implants
Full arch implants involve placing a series of 4 to 6 implants to support an entire arch of teeth. These implants securely hold a denture in place so it doesn’t shift around. This combines the best aspects of both dentures and dental implants. You can choose between a fixed or removable prosthesis.
all-on-four implants
All On Four implants involve placing four implants into the jaw to support an entire arch of teeth. We can do this with just four implants by placing two implants toward the front of the jaw and placing two at the back at a 45-degree angle. A denture is then attached to these implants.
Did you know…
Dental implants are low maintenance.