At Sapphire Family Dentistry, we personalize your dental implant treatment to your specific oral health needs and smile goals. We begin by giving you an in-office or virtual consultation, reviewing your dental and medical history, collecting detailed images using our 3Shape intraoral scanner and cone beam CT (CBCT) scanner, then we customize a treatment plan. If your condition dictates tooth extractions or bone grafting, we can determine whether we can complete these during the same surgical visit as your dental implant placement or if they will need to be done beforehand. Our team is equipped to perform complex procedures such as sinus lift after jawbone recession and ridge split to make the bone wide enough to hold implants. When you return for surgery, we’ll make you relaxed with oral sedation, nitrous oxide, or both. These will keep you pain-free throughout your procedure. During surgery, we used guided technology to place each implant post in precisely the right location in your jawbone, avoiding nerves and ensuring a secure fit and natural aesthetics. We may also be able to give you a temporary restoration or bridge at this same appointment. This will enable you to eat comfortably and smile confidently while your surgical site heals—a process that typically takes three or more months. Once your implants are fully fused with your jawbone, you’ll come back for your permanent restorations. Take care of your dental implants and they can last you decades!