While it takes three to six months for your dental implant to heal and integrate with your bone completely, most patients find that the benefits they enjoy after their implant is completed definitely outweigh the wait time for finishing.
The Dental Implant Process at Vandervoort Family Dentistry
The first step in completing a dental implant in Tuscaloosa is the placement surgery. Dr. Will can complete that procedure for you here at Vandervoort Family Dentistry.
Once he places the implant, it takes three to six months for it to fuse and integrate with your bone through a process called osseointegration. Titanium is biocompatible, so it naturally fuses with your bone over time and becomes part of your jawbone, just like your root.
Once your implant is fully healed and integrated, Dr. Will designs and creates your restoration, which is a porcelain crown for a single tooth or a bridge or denture if you're replacing multiple missing teeth.
Would You Like to Learn More about Tooth Implants in Tuscaloosa?
If you'd like to determine if dental implants are the right treatment for your needs, book an initial evaluation with Dr. Will to gather all the information you'll need to make the best decision for your smile.