Dental Implants San Jose
Rebuild Your Smile with the Ultimate Solution
Dental implants are considered the gold standard when it comes to replacing missing teeth due to their unparalleled stability and numerous other benefits. Here at the Center for Advanced Dentistry, we’re excited to be able to offer this service entirely in-house. Dr. Lim has spent years honing and perfecting the art of dental implant placement, and he’s more than happy to help you rebuild your smile with the ultimate tooth restoration solution. If you’re ready to set up a consultation for dental implants in San Jose, don’t wait to contact our dental office today.
Why Choose Center for Advanced Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- Prosthodontist with 25+ Years of Experience
- Next-Level Treatment Planning with CT/Cone Beam Scanner
- Start-to-Finish Process Under One Roof
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small posts made from biocompatible materials such as titanium that can be surgically embedded into a patient’s jawbone. These posts can mimic the root structure of natural teeth, which is something that no other tooth restoration can accomplish. Once they’ve been placed, they’ll begin to fuse with the patient’s jawbone through a process called osseointegration. After this fusion has occurred, a custom dental restoration can be attached to the top of the implant post, providing the patient with stable, lifelike replacement teeth.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – During your consultation, Dr. Lim will closely evaluate your jawbone to see if dental implants are a viable option for you. This usually involves taking X-rays to determine the density of the jawbone and assessing your gum health and general oral wellness.
- Dental Implant Surgery – We can complete the entire dental implant placement process in-house, meaning you don’t have to worry about coordinating with other offices or teams.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Following the procedure, you’ll need to let your mouth heal for the next three to six months. This part of the process, known as osseointegration, is crucial since it sets your implants up for future stability. When your mouth is ready, we can call you back to attach abutment pieces to your implant posts. These will connect your future restoration(s).
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – Once it’s ready, your customized restoration can be attached to your implants. These replacement teeth will look, feel, and function just like your natural ones.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Not only do implant restorations look and operate just like natural teeth, but they’re fully stabilized thanks to the posts, meaning there’s no slippage or unwanted movement. These replacement teeth can also restore up to 80% of a patient’s original bite force, and under ideal circumstances, are capable of lasting for decades.