Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. At Dental Designs of Stroud, our doctors provide comprehensive implant care, giving you a permanent, natural-looking solution that functions just like your own teeth.
Unlike bridges or dentures, implants replace both the root and crown of your missing tooth. This provides unmatched stability, preserves your jawbone, and delivers results that can last a lifetime with proper care.
How Implants Replace Tooth Roots
A dental implant is a small titanium post that’s surgically placed in your jawbone where your natural tooth root used to be. Over several months, the implant fuses with your bone through a process called osseointegration, creating a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.
Once the implant has integrated, a custom crown is attached to complete the restoration. The result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
Implants can replace:
- A single missing tooth with an implant-supported crown
- Multiple missing teeth with an implant-supported bridge
- All your teeth with implant-supported dentures (All-On-4).
Because implants replace the root, they prevent bone loss and maintain your facial structure. These are some of the benefits that bridges and traditional dentures can’t provide.
Are You A Candidate For Implants?
Most patients who are missing one or more teeth are good candidates for dental implants. The key factors are adequate bone density and good overall health.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have sufficient jawbone to support the implant
- Have healthy gums with no active periodontal disease
- Are committed to maintaining good oral hygiene
- Don’t have uncontrolled health conditions like diabetes or heart disease
- Don’t smoke, or are willing to quit before and after surgery
If you’ve lost bone due to tooth loss or gum disease, bone grafting can often build up the area to support an implant. Our doctors will use advanced imaging to evaluate your bone structure and determine if grafting is necessary.
Materials Built To Last
Dental implants are made from titanium or zirconia. These materials are chosen for their strength, biocompatibility, and ability to integrate with bone.
Titanium implants are the most widely used and have decades of research supporting their success. They’re incredibly strong, lightweight, and have the highest success rate of any implant material.
Zirconia implants are a newer, metal-free option. They’re white, making them ideal for patients with thin gums or those who prefer a metal-free restoration.
Both materials are biocompatible, meaning your body accepts them without rejection.
Precision Planning For Predictable Results
Successful implant placement requires careful planning. We use cone beam 3D imaging to evaluate your bone density, measure available space, and identify the exact position and angle for optimal implant placement.
This advanced imaging allows us to plan your surgery down to the millimeter. We know exactly where to place the implant to ensure proper bite alignment, adequate bone support, and the best aesthetic outcome.
In many cases, we use surgical guides—custom-made templates that ensure the implant is placed exactly as planned. This precision reduces surgery time, improves accuracy, and enhances long-term success.
What To Expect During Treatment
Implant treatment typically happens in stages over several months.
The implant is surgically placed in your jawbone under local anesthesia. For anxious patients, sedation options are available. Over the next three to six months, the implant fuses with your bone. During this time, you may wear a temporary restoration to maintain aesthetics and function.
Once the implant has fully integrated, we attach a custom crown designed to match your natural teeth. The crown is secured to the implant with a small connector called an abutment.
You’ll leave with a permanent, functional tooth that looks and feels completely natural.
Function & Beauty Restored
Dental implants can restore your full function and confidence.
Benefits of dental implants:
- Look and feel like natural teeth
- Allow you to eat all your favorite foods without restriction
- Never slip, click, or require adhesive
- Preserve jawbone and prevent facial sagging
- Don’t require altering adjacent teeth like bridges do
- Last decades or even a lifetime with proper care
Implants are the closest thing to getting your natural teeth back.
Implants That Last A Lifetime
With proper care, dental implants can last 25 years or longer—often for life. The implant itself rarely fails once it’s fully integrated.
To protect your implant:
- Brush and floss daily, just like natural teeth
- Use a water flosser to clean around the implant
- Avoid smoking, which increases the risk of implant failure
- Visit us regularly for checkups and professional cleanings
- Wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth
Complete Care From Start To Finish
At Dental Designs of Stroud, we provide both implant placement and restoration under one roof. Our doctors have extensive training in dental implant surgery from their rotations at the University of Utah Medical Center, where they gained experience with implants, wisdom tooth removal, and sedation dentistry.
This means you don’t have to see multiple specialists or coordinate care between offices. We handle everything from planning and surgery to the final crown.
Replace Missing Teeth Permanently
At Dental Designs of Stroud, dental implants offer the most permanent, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. Our doctors combine surgical expertise with restorative artistry to deliver implants that look beautiful, function perfectly, and last for decades.
Call our Stroud, OK office or book online to schedule your implant consultation. We’ll evaluate your bone health, discuss your options, and create a plan that restores your smile and your confidence.