The first step in the dental implant process is scheduling a consultation with us. During the treatment planning phase, we gather images and take note of your medical and dental histories. We discuss the various options for treatment and design a plan that fits your budget and meets your oral health goals. nnIf your tooth needs to be extracted, that happens first. And in some cases, we can place the implant during the same appointment. This typically depends on the state of your jawbone and if it’s lost mass or if it needs to be strengthened to support the implant. nnDuring implant surgery, you will be anesthetized and not feel a thing. We place a titanium screw in your jawbone which takes 1-2 hours. We finish the procedure by covering the implant with the surrounding soft tissue while it fuses with bone over the subsequent 3 months. nnOnce the fusion is complete, we place an abutment on the implant which connects the final crown restoration to the screw. From start to finish, we implement every step in the implant process, saving you time and money and eliminating multiple appointments with various doctors.n