What Is Treatment Like?
A step-by-step process from consultation and placement to healing and your final restoration.
Implant treatment has a very high success rate, and the finished result looks and feels much like a natural tooth.
- PlanningWe gather diagnostic information, often with 3D imaging, and walk you through your options.
- Custom planSimple cases can be finished in just a few visits. More complex cases take longer, and some patients need a bone graft first.
- Placement and healingThe implant is placed and given time to fuse with the bone.
- Final restorationOnce healed, the abutment and permanent crown are fitted.
- Standard placementA two-stage process. The implant is placed with a temporary restoration, and the permanent crown is added once it has fully integrated.
- Immediate LoadThe implant, abutment, and a temporary crown are placed on the same day.
"We'll recommend the approach that best fits your case."
The specialists leading your care.
Dr. Khanh Le
DMD · Periodontist
Ever since Dr. Khanh Le started school in her native Canada, she was drawn to and inspired by science classes. This interest led her to pursue a career in the healthcare field, which resulted in her studying dentistry. Dr. Le went on to earn her DMD from the University of Montreal in 2002. After graduating, she found herself eager to continue her education, so she decided to pursue a specialty in periodontology, also at Laval. In 2008, she was awarded a Master's Degree in Sciences with a Certificate in Periodontology.
Dr. Rustam DeVitre
DMD · Prosthodontist
Dr. Rustam DeVitre's expertise in dentistry spans many subjects, giving him the unique ability to masterfully treat the most complex oral rehabilitation cases. He is a prosthodontist who is known for his capacity to manage temporomandibular joint disease as well as for his passion for implant dentistry. His background is centered around aesthetics, as he has a meticulous eye for detail and understands what is cosmetically appealing.
What Is Treatment Like? questions, answered.
These answers cover the usual starting points. Call the office when your situation needs a more specific answer.
How long does dental implant treatment take?
- Simple cases can be finished in just a few visits, while more complex cases take longer, especially if a bone graft is needed first. We'll lay out a custom timeline for your case once planning is complete.
What happens at the first dental implant appointment?
- We start with planning, gathering diagnostic information, often with 3D imaging, and walking you through your options. From there we build a custom plan for placement and your final restoration.
What is the difference between standard and immediate load implants?
- Standard placement is a two-stage process where the implant is placed with a temporary restoration, and the permanent crown is added once it has fully integrated. With immediate load, the implant, abutment, and a temporary crown are all placed on the same day. We'll recommend the approach that best fits your case.
Is dental implant surgery painful?
- The page doesn't detail sensation during placement, but our team plans and manages every step of your procedure in-house. Ask our office about what to expect for comfort during your specific treatment.
How successful is dental implant treatment?
- Implant treatment has a very high success rate, and the finished result looks and feels much like a natural tooth. Your individual outcome depends on factors like bone health and healing, which we'll discuss at your consultation.
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