Dental Implants
Northern Premier Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental implants are a highly successful and precise method for replacing missing or damaged teeth. They are a popular choice for tooth replacement because they prevent more serious complications often caused by tooth and bone loss.
Dr. Davis will walk you through every step of your oral surgery journey at Northern Premier Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. During your consultation, we will perform a comprehensive dental exam, including 3D scans, and review your medical history. We will determine your oral health and aesthetic goals and discuss your anesthesia options to design the right treatment plan for you. If additional treatments are required, we will explain procedures that may be necessary, such as bone grafting or tooth extraction.
Dental implants are superior because they come as close to being a structurally complete tooth as possible.
How Dental Implants Work (2 Segments)
- Foundation: A special titanium screw is carefully placed at the root of the lost or damaged tooth.
- Restoration: A custom crown—the visible portion of your new tooth—is secured to the titanium foundation by your dentist and color-matched to your smile.
Individual dental implants replace a single missing tooth while supporting neighboring teeth. Multiple dental implants are still individual teeth. As a functional device, high stress resilience is crucial; cosmetic considerations are secondary to performance—this is the difference between permanency and dentures. Beyond boosting confidence, a titanium implant helps retain bone that would otherwise be lost.
Dental implants have advanced dentistry and quality of life tremendously. For example, dentures on implants remain stable without adhesive, allowing a normal diet and greater confidence in social settings.
Sometimes, an implant may be placed the same day as extractions. Other times, procedures are needed to maintain or rebuild bone so one can be placed in the future. In select cases, teeth can be inserted immediately.
If you’ve been told by your dentist—or you’re interested to learn more—about dental implants at Northern Premier Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, schedule a consultation with Chris Davis, DDS today.
