The time frame for implant therapy varies depending on the extent of treatment. Traditional thinking would be that care will take somewhere between 3 and 6 months.

Most single implants can be placed in an hour or less time, provided that the preliminary planning has been accomplished.

Most surgical procedures will cause some surgical stimulus or pain. Our patients would tell you that they sometimes take nothing more than aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol to relieve discomfort. We do provide post-operative analgesics for those patients that require more pain coverage. Our goal is to provide a stress-free, low-pain experience.

In most cases, our clinic does not provide the entire implant care package. We work with your dentist or other experienced specialist to give you the best restorative outcome. We call this the “team concept” and feel that it is the best long-term approach for you and your family. What we do is a specialty and so is the treatment provided by your dentist.

In most cases, general anesthesia or IV sedation is not necessary for safe, effective implant placement. Good local anesthesia is all that is necessary for effective care. However, there are instances that require more than local anesthesia. Longer cases are often best handled with IV sedation or general anesthesia. We will discuss anesthesia during your consultation. Each patient is different and requires individual consideration for anesthesia.

Most patients need an exam or consultation in order to be adequately evaluated prior to implant treatment. Once the treatment plan is formulated there will be an appointment for the surgery and several post-operative appointments for adequate follow up. In many cases, a second surgical appointment is necessary to prepare the implant for the restorative doctor. This second surgical appointment is included in the original treatment plan fee.