AppointmentsLocation & DirectionsFormsContact UsLike Us < Dental Implants - What to Expect Implant treatment can be broken down into four phases: treatment planning implant placement crown placement hygiene maintenance Your doctor will take digital images and create a model of your existing teeth to determine how the implant should be placed. Occasionally, a bone graft will be needed to provide an adequate site for placement. The implant is placed in the bone and given a period of time to heal (osseointegrate) before attachment of the crown. In some cases, you may receive a temporary crown the same day. The final crown is usually placed 3-6 months after implant placement. Maintaining your oral hygiene is the most important role you will play in the long-term success of your implant. Your doctor will give you specific instructions for brushing and flossing the area and see you at regular intervals. Given proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime. In the rare instances that implants do not function properly, your doctor can usually perform a procedure to correct the problem. One tooth, several teeth or the entire mouth. Replacing a single tooth Replacing several teeth or a bridge Untreated Missing Tooth Unattractive appearance Loss of chewing function Accelerated bone loss Traditional Crown & Bridge Attractive appearance Cuts down healthy teeth Bone loss under bridge Implant With a Crown Attractive appearance Full chewing function Prevents bone loss Denture stabilization with implants Dental Implants A Brief History of Dental Implants What to Expect Denture Stabilization Bone Grafting Frequently Asked Questions Call (916) 44-SMILE (447-6453) for an appointment today! Submit an online appointment request Get Directions Contact Us © 2017 SUTTER TERRACE DENTAL GROUP | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES.

AppointmentsLocation & DirectionsFormsContact UsLike Us < Forms If you are a new patient to our office, below you will find our new patient forms that will need to be filled out when you arrive at our office. Printing them, filling them out and bringing them with you will allow us to attend to your medical needs more quickly than completing them on your arrival. Thank you and please call our office if you have any questions at all. Confidential Patient & Responsible Party Information Confidential Dental & Medical History California Release of Medical Dental Records Notice of Patient Privacy The Facts About Fillings (Print & Complete All Forms Prior To First Office Visit) Call (916) 44-SMILE (447-6453) for an appointment today! Submit an online appointment request Get Directions Contact Us Dental Emergency Dr. Cantrell 916-612-7258 Dr. Whitten 916-201-9635 Dr. Sethi 916-743-7707 Dr. de Gaust 530-748-7334 © 2017 SUTTER TERRACE DENTAL GROUP | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES.