New Jersey Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. G. Gary Green

Dental implants can be used to replace one or several missing teeth, providing a permanent replacement that's far more secure and comfortable than removable dentures. A consultation with Dr. Gary Green can help you decide if dental implants are right for you.

Dental Implant Process

Placing dental implants is a two-step process. First, the implant itself, a titanium screw, is set into the jawbone. For the next three to six months, healing occurs which allows the implant to bond with the bone. During this time, you might experience some discomfort due to the healing process. Usually this can be dealt with using over the counter pain medication.

During dental implant recovery, it's important to maintain extremely diligent dental hygiene. One of the most common reasons for dental implants to fail is because of insufficient dental care, which can cause chronic swelling in the gums. Dr. Green can help provide guidelines for dental implant after care to be sure you take the best possible care of your mouth during this healing time.

Mini Dental Implants

Mini dental implants have a much shorter recovery time. They don't require the two-step process, and can be placed in a single dental appointment with no incisions in the gums and no stitches to be removed later. Mini dental implants can also provide a permanent option for tooth replacement.

To find out if traditional dental implants or mini implants can help you regain your smile, please contact experienced prosthodontist G. Gary Green, DMD, in the Newark, New Jersey area for more information.