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Losing a tooth changes more than your smile — it changes how you chew, how your jawbone holds its shape, and eventually how your other teeth start to shift into the gap. A titanium implant post replaces the root itself, not just the visible crown, which is why it stops that shifting before it starts.
Our network's implant specialists use 3D cone-beam imaging to map bone density before ever touching a drill, so the placement plan accounts for exactly how much bone you have to work with. For patients with lower bone density, bone grafting or a sinus lift is scoped out during that same consultation — not discovered mid-surgery.
Healing time before the crown goes on typically runs three to six months, since the implant needs to fuse solidly with the bone before it can bear normal chewing force. A temporary tooth usually covers the gap during that healing window so you're not left with a visible space.
Every implant case goes through a specialist who does this procedure routinely, not as a side offering.
Cone-beam CT imaging maps your jawbone in three dimensions before the surgical guide is fabricated.
You get a written stage-by-stage estimate — surgery, healing period, and crown — before agreeing to anything.
If your jawbone needs building up first, that's handled without bouncing you to a separate specialist's office.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
One missing tooth gets one implant post and one crown, designed to blend in rather than stand out.
Multiple missing teeth in a row can be replaced with a bridge anchored to as few as two implant posts.
A full arch of missing teeth is restored using just four strategically angled implants per jaw.
Traditional dentures that slip get snapped onto two to four implants for a stable, non-slip fit.
Prepares thin or shallow bone so it can properly support an implant post long-term.
Some patients leave with a temporary tooth in place the day of implant placement, swapped for the permanent crown later.
You describe what's going on; no automated menu, no long hold.
We match you with a nearby specialist experienced in this exact procedure and check real-time openings.
You get a clear explanation of the treatment plan and its cost before any work begins.
Treatment proceeds on the agreed plan, with clear aftercare instructions and a follow-up if the case calls for one.
"They walked me through the cost and the procedure before I agreed to anything. Appreciated that."
"Didn't have to wait weeks like my old dentist. Straight to a specialist who knew exactly what to do."
"Price they quoted on the phone matched the invoice exactly. No surprise charges."
Healing and osseointegration typically take several months; the surgery itself is usually the shortest part of the timeline.
Placement is done under local anesthesia, and most patients describe recovery discomfort as similar to a tooth extraction.
Low bone density doesn't automatically rule out implants — grafting is a common first step for many patients.
Cost varies by case complexity and whether grafting is needed; we provide a written stage-by-stage estimate before you commit.
A bridge relies on adjacent teeth for support; an implant stands independently and doesn't require altering nearby teeth.
With proper hygiene and regular checkups, implants commonly last twenty years or longer, often a lifetime.
Our coverage spans St. Louis Park and its surrounding area, matching you with the closest available specialist.
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