A dental implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of a missing tooth's root. Once it fuses with the jawbone over a few months, we attach a custom crown on top — the result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth, with nothing to take in and out.
Implants suit most adults with a lost or failing tooth, provided the gums are healthy and there's enough bone to anchor the post; where bone has thinned, we'll talk through grafting options first. Because Dr. Charleston plans the surgical and restorative sides together in one clinic, your implant and its crown are designed as a single, coherent result.
What's involved
- Single-tooth implants that sit and function like the tooth they replace
- Full-arch and multiple-tooth restoration for more extensive loss
- Bite- and bone-led planning so the result lasts, not just looks right on day one
- Coordinated with any prosthodontic crown or bridge work in the same clinic