Are you a good dental implant candidate? See how bone, gum health, medical conditions, smoking and medications affect suitability and what can be improved.
Do dental implants hurt? Learn what you feel during surgery, normal soreness and swelling afterwards, how pain is managed and when to call your dentist.
See the full dental implant timeline from consultation and 3D scan to healing and final crown, with typical weeks per stage and what speeds it up or slows it.
Dental implants can last decades, while the crown on top usually lasts 10–15 years. Learn what affects implant lifespan and how to make yours last longer.
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth root with a titanium post that fuses with bone. Learn how implants work, each treatment step, timing and aftercare.