Dental Implants

If you are in need of dental implants in Sturgis or Rapid City, please contact us today!

Dental implants can help patients regain the function and confidence of dependable teeth. Most people take for granted the work that natural teeth perform over the years, rarely stopping to appreciate biting into a dense, chewy bagel or crisp corn on the cob.  But for patients facing tooth loss, it can be difficult to give up these little luxuries.

Dental implants attach artificial teeth directly to the jaw using three components: the anchor (embedded into the bone), the post, and the crown (attached to the post). Implants can replace one or more teeth, provide support for a partial denture, or attach a full denture - giving you more comfort and confidence. The implant process involves several steps and may take up to nine months to complete, but helps create teeth that look natural and feel as secure as your own!

Steps:

1. Minor surgery to place the anchor and possibly the post
2. Second surgery to place post (if not completed at first visit)
3. Restorative crown impression
4. Place permanent crown

There are several weeks or months between each step to allow time for bone growth and tissue healing.

We are excited to offer this advanced dental restoration alternative to our patients as an important part of our commitment to maintaining healthy, great-looking smiles for a lifetime!

If you would like to learn more about dental implants, please contact us