A permanent replacement for a missing tooth, placed with guided surgery planned from a 3D scan of your jaw and finished with a porcelain crown that matches your smile.
An implant replaces the whole tooth, root included. Most healthy adults are suitable, and we check the details first.
One or more missing teeth
An implant replaces the root as well as the crown, so it does not rely on the neighbouring teeth for support.
Loose or uncomfortable dentures
Two to four implants can anchor a denture so it stays firmly in place.
A tooth that cannot be saved
If a tooth is badly broken or infected, we can plan the implant before it is removed.
What we check first
Healthy gums, enough bone and good general health. Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes slow healing, and we will discuss both openly.
Step by step / What happens during treatment
Every step is explained before it happens, and you can pause at any point.
01
3D planning
A cone beam CT scan shows the bone in three dimensions. Dr. Okafor plans the exact position and a surgical guide is made from the plan.
40 min
02
Implant placement
Under local anaesthetic, the titanium implant is placed through the guide. Most patients go home with a temporary tooth.
60–90 min
03
Healing
Over the following months the bone bonds to the implant. You eat normally, avoiding very hard food on that side.
3–4 months
04
Crown fitting
We scan the healed implant and fit a porcelain crown shaded to match your neighbouring teeth.
45 min
Results and aftercare /
What to expect afterwards
A well-cared-for implant can last for decades. It looks, feels and works like a natural tooth, and it helps preserve the jawbone that would otherwise shrink after a tooth is lost.
Aftercare
Expect mild swelling for two to three days. Cold packs and the pain relief we recommend help.
Eat soft food for the first week and avoid chewing directly on the implant.
Keep the area clean with a soft brush and the rinse we give you.
Clean around the finished crown daily, like a natural tooth, and keep your regular hygiene visits.
Pricing /
An example written estimate
You receive a written estimate like this before any treatment starts, with your insurance applied. The figures here show a typical case.
InsuranceIn network with Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife and Aetna
Payment plans0% over 6 or 12 months for treatments over $500
Written estimate
Example
Implant and abutment$1,850
Porcelain crown$1,150
3D scan and surgical guide$250
Insurance estimate−$1,200
You pay$2,050
0% plans over 12 months · $171/mo
FAQ /
Common questions
Something else on your mind? Call the front desk on (718) 555-0142 and we'll talk it through.
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure but not pain. Afterwards most patients manage with over-the-counter pain relief and are back at work the next day.
Usually three to four months from placement to final crown, over two to three visits. If you need a bone graft first, we tell you at the planning stage.
Age alone is rarely the issue. What matters is your bone, your gum health and your general health, which we assess at the consultation.
Who leads it /
Dr. Ryan Okafor
Implants & surgery · 15 years experience
Ryan places implants with guided surgery, planned from a 3D scan of your jaw. Most patients return to work the next day with a temporary tooth in place.
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