Ridge Oral Surgery provides full-scope dental implant care to patients in the Randolph, NJ community. Our practice boasts a stalwart reputation for promoting outstanding clinical outcomes, and for always emphasizing patient safety and comfort. Through robust dental implant care, you can restore a confident and healthy smile.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement, offering long-lasting and natural-looking results. By replacing both the root and the crown of your tooth, implants ensure a return to full form and function. Your new replacement teeth will look, behave, and be nearly as strong as your natural ones.
Why Select Dental Implants Over Other Options?
Dental implants offer several benefits over other forms of tooth replacement, including bridges and dentures. Some of these benefits include:
- Implants replace your tooth root and provide your jawbone with lasting stimulation, preventing bone atrophy.
- Your doctor can place dental implants without any need to remove or damage healthy adjacent teeth.
- With the right care, implants can potentially last a very long time as they have a high rate of success.
- Dental implants are nearly as strong as your regular teeth, meaning you can enjoy your favorite foods as normal.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
During your initial consultation, Dr. Mehrotra will confirm your eligibility for dental implant placement. The best candidates:
- Are missing one or more teeth, or expect to have a tooth extracted.
- Do not have untreated periodontal disease.
- Do not have untreated diabetes.
- Have sufficient bone tissue to anchor implants in place or are willing to have a bone graft performed.
Getting Started with Dental Implants
At your initial consultation, your doctor will ensure that you are a good candidate for safe, successful surgery. You will have a chance to ask any questions you might have about the procedure, the recovery, and the final results. Additionally, you will learn whether you need any preparatory procedures, such as a tooth extraction or a bone graft.
Post-Op and Recovery Timeline for Dental Implants
The typical recovery time is just two or three days, after which most patients feel ready to resume their normal activities. You will initially need to stick with liquids and soft foods, but you can gradually transition back to a normal diet as you feel able.
You will initially have a temporary replacement tooth, as your implants will need several months to heal. Once they are fully healed, you will return to complete your restoration with the final replacement tooth.
Dental Implant Surgeon Serving Randolph, NJ
Take the first step toward restoring your smile. Schedule a dental implant consultation in Randolph, NJ with dental implant surgeon Dr. Mehrotra. Contact Ridge Oral Surgery at (908) 395-0111.