Most of our patients either come to us ready for dental implants or can become candidates after a few initial treatments. Your dental implant treatment plan will be unique to you; there’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. We’ll determine the best path forward by learning your personal smile goals and assessing your dental and medical health as part of your consultation with our oral surgeon in Fredericksburg or Fairfax or Manassas, VA. During that visit, you’ll also receive an examination and we’ll review imaging of your treatment site. These are typically taken with a cone beam CT machine for an in-depth look at your jawbone health. We’ll provide a detailed review of your treatment plan and walk you through what to expect along each step of this process. Before you leave, we’ll schedule your next visit for your dental implant surgery.

Your appointment begins with gentle administration of sedation or anesthesia. Licensed to administer IV sedation as well as general anesthesia, our oral surgeon will keep you pain-free and comfortable. If you require preliminary treatments including tooth extractions or bone grafting, our oral surgeon is often able to provide these in the same appointment. Next, using a custom surgical guide, each dental implant will be precisely placed in pre-planned locations in your jawbone. We only use high-quality dental implants from leading manufacturers so we can ensure the longevity of your treatment. After placement, you’re frequently able to immediately receive a new tooth or bridge of natural-looking teeth. In this case, you’ll be able to return home with a fully functional and complete smile.

It may take three months or more to heal completely. During that period, your implants will permanently bond with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. It’s this bond with the biocompatible implant posts that offer the security and function dental implants are known for. After you’ve healed, you’ll be able to receive your final restorations. These fixed teeth will be customized to you, complimenting the shade of remaining healthy teeth for a seamless smile. From then on you won’t have trouble eating or feel embarrassed when you laugh, speak, or smile. Give your dental implants and natural teeth routine care and you may never again need to have a missing tooth replaced!