Planning starts with the final tooth
An implant is a foundation for a restoration. Position should therefore be planned from the intended crown, bridge or prosthesis backward—not simply where bone happens to be available.
- Medical and dental risk assessment
- Three-dimensional bone and anatomy review when indicated
- Gum and smile-line evaluation
- Bite and loading analysis
- A maintainable restoration design
Healing time varies
Some implants can receive an immediate provisional tooth, while others should heal before loading. Bone grafting, infection, implant stability, bite forces and aesthetic demands influence timing. A fast timeline is not automatically a better timeline.
Maintenance is lifelong
Implants do not decay, but the surrounding tissues can become inflamed and lose support. Daily plaque control, professional review and management of risk factors such as smoking or uncontrolled diabetes remain important.
This article provides general education and cannot diagnose your condition. Dental pain, swelling, trauma or rapidly changing symptoms require timely clinical assessment.