Dental Implants

Dental implants are a permanent and appealing solution to replace missing or extracted teeth. They are better than other alternatives like bridges because no additional teeth need to be altered to place the new tooth.

The entire implant process is performed over the course of a few months. The first part of the process is to install the implant itself, where a screw is placed into the jaw bone. An incision is made in the gum so that the implant can be inserted. Multiple implants can be placed at once if necessary. After the implants are placed the gums are sutured.

The implant must be allowed about 3-6 months to heal, and during this time the jaw bone will form around the implant in a process called osseointegration. During this healing time you can have temporary crowns installed so that you can eat and speak normally and maintain a proper aesthetic appearance for your smile.

After the implant has healed it is time to place an abutment on the implant. The abutment serves as the base for your new tooth. One this is placed an impression of the abutment is taken and is used to create your permanent restoration. Some offices have an onsite lab to create the crown, but others will have to send it to an outside lab. Once the restoration is completed you can return to the office to attach the restoration permanently. Your smile will look just like it used to, and after a short period of getting used to the implant it will feel just like one of your own teeth.

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Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

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Patient Testimonials

  • "I love it!! They explain everything to you! Very kind and respectful ."
    Maria Lucia Illescas
  • "The sanders dental group is a great full service dental group . While repairing An bringing me dental back up to par they made me feel comfortable setting my nervous tension at ease that it will be ok you will smile again , An guest what? They were correct an I can't thank the doctor's An staff enough for helping me in several ways. I perform couple old country songs this morning An felt comfortable to smile"
    Patrick Leonard
  • "Our dental hygienist Christy Falgout is the absolute BEST. I have 3 children as long as myself and every time we have a cleaning with her she makes my children and myself feel so comfortable. She is very caring and takes the time to explain what's going on and our options. She has made myself as well as my kids fear of going to the dentist completely gone. My children ages 13,9, and 4 actually enjoy going to see her. She is the reason we go to this dentist office."
    Kelly Robichaux Dufrene