THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESSF I N D O U T I F T H I S T O O T H R E P L A C E M E N T

O P T I O N I S R I G H T F O R Y O U

MOST E F F E C T I V E TOO TH REP LAC EMENT OPT I ON

Permanent

Dental implants are the only option that replace your missing

root along with your missing tooth , making i t a permanent

restorat ion that wil l last a l i fet ime .

Superior Bite

Dental implants restore ful l strength and function to your smile ,

al lowing you to eat al l of your favor ite foods without concern .

Tooth Preservation

Dental implants don 't rely on adjacent teeth for support ,

maintaining optimal levels of health for your remaining teeth .

YOUR DENTA L IMP LANT CONSU L TA T I ON

During your consultat ion , Dr . Fleschler wil l examine the

health of your teeth , gums and jawbone to determine

whether you are a good candidate for dental implants . I f

you don 't have suff ic ient jawbone density , Dr . Fleschler

may recommend a bone graft so that you can undergo the

implant procedure .

EX TRAC T I ONS/ IMP LANT P LAC EMENT

Dr. Fleschler works with a local periodontist

who will perform any necessary extractions as

well as the implant placement phase of your

dental implant procedure. Working with a

specialist for implant placement ensures you'll

receive the most precise results possible.

OSS EO I N T EGRA T I ON

There i s a 3 -6 month

heal ing process after

the implant i s inserted

into your jawbone .

During this t ime , the

implant fuses with your

jawbone , al lowing i t to

function as a permanent

replacement root .

A T TACH ING TH E ABUTMENT

Once osseointegrat ion i s complete , Dr . Fleschler wil l place a

small t i tanium rod , cal led an abutment , on the dental

implant . The abutment wil l eventual ly connect with your new

prosthetic tooth .

CR EA T I NG YOURPROS TH E T I C

T OO THDr . Fleschler wil l take

an impression of your

teeth .

This impression i s sent

to the lab for use in

creating your new

prosthetic tooth .

The lab wil l use the highest

qual ity dental porcelain to

construct a dental crown

that wil l look just l ike your

natural teeth .

A T TACH ING YOUR PROS TH E T I C TOO THWhen your crown i s ready , Dr . Fleschler wil l

attach i t to the abutment .

At this point, you're readyto enjoy a fully functioning

replacement tooth thatblends in seamlessly with

your smile.

THANK YOU!Please contact Dr . Heather Fleschler for a dental implant consultation.

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