A permanent tooth replacement solution that restores both form and function—designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth.

Dental Implants

Model display of a dental implant with a crown, showing a cross-section of a tooth with the implant screw and surrounding structure, surrounded by other dental models.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts that act as artificial tooth roots. Surgically placed into the jawbone, they serve as a stable foundation for replacement teeth such as crowns, bridges, or full-arch dentures. Once healed, the implant provides long-term stability and preserves the natural structure of your jaw and smile.

Implants are the gold standard for replacing missing or unsalvageable teeth—and at Village Dental, we take great pride in restoring your smile with precision, comfort, and confidence.

When Might This Be Necessary?

Implants are typically recommended when a natural tooth can no longer be saved due to:

✔️ Severe decay or fracture below the gumline
✔️ Advanced gum disease that results in tooth loss
✔️ A failed root canal or repeated infections
✔️ Missing teeth from injury or congenital conditions
✔️ Long-term tooth loss leading to shifting or bite imbalance

Typical Timeframe:

  • 3–6 months total (varies based on healing time and whether bone grafting is needed)

Close-up of a dental implant crown on a model of a jaw with dark background.

Procedure Timeline

  • We perform a comprehensive exam, including x-rays or 3D scans, to ensure proper bone levels and determine candidacy.

  • Under local anesthesia, the implant post is placed into the jawbone. The site is allowed to heal (osseointegration), typically over 3–6 months.

  • Once healed, a small connector (abutment) is attached to the implant post.

  • A crown, bridge, or denture is custom-made and secured onto the abutment—completing your smile with strength and aesthetics.

🗓 Step-by-Step:

In short, implants are often a “next step” when all restorative options (such as fillings, crowns, or root canals) are no longer viable.

Benefits of Dental Implants

  • Restores your ability to chew and speak comfortably

  • Fills in missing tooth gaps to preserve smile appearance

  • Helps prevent shifting of neighboring teeth

  • Stimulates bone to prevent facial sagging and jaw shrinkage

  • Functions like a natural tooth—no slipping or adhesives required

  • Lasts 15–20+ years with proper care

 FAQs

  • No. Most patients compare it to a standard dental extraction. The area is completely numbed, and discomfort afterward is mild and manageable.

  • Healing time varies, but most patients complete the process in 3–6 months. In some cases, immediate crowns may be possible.

  • We may recommend a bone graft to build up the area first. This will be discussed during your consultation.

  • Implants are more secure, preserve jawbone, and don’t affect adjacent teeth—making them a preferred long-term solution for many patients.

Is an Implant Right for You?

If you’ve lost a tooth or are facing extraction and want the most stable, natural-looking replacement available, dental implants may be the solution.