How do Dental Implants Work?

Dental or Tooth Implants

Every smile is unique, but unfortunately, some smiles may experience trauma or illness that causes a tooth to be extracted. At Sanchez Dental, we understand that a missing tooth negatively impacts your life, from chewing and talking to your overall self-confidence. We want to help you fill that gap as soon as possible and fully restore your smile. We're pleased to offer dental implants that will have you smiling from ear to ear.

How do Dental Implants Work?

Tooth implants look, feel and function like your regular teeth. These artificial teeth are anchored into your jaw and can be a great solution for those with healthy mouths that want to replace their missing teeth. How does the dental implant process work? First, you should know that there are two main types of dental implant procedures: endosteal and subperiosteal.

Endosteal implants are placed directly into your jawbone while subperiosteal implants are placed onto the jawbone below the gumline. Both use titanium roots to support the implant. An abutment is shaped like a real tooth and is screwed into the implant. A restorative crown is then cemented or screwed to the abutment and mimics the look of a real tooth.


 During an endosteal implant procedure, the implant is placed into the jawbone itself and left to heal. During the subperiosteal procedure, however, the implant below the gumline will bond to the jawbone as it heals. Both procedures require time to heal before the abutment and crowning procedures can take place.

Candidates for tooth implants must have good oral health which means having enough jawbone material to accommodate and support the implants as well as no sign of gums being affected by periodontal disease. If you think you could be a candidate for a dental implant, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at Sanchez Dental so that we can help you find a solution for your missing teeth.

Tooth Implants in Albuquerque

Dental implants are great solutions for missing or lost teeth, however, for the process to be successful, good oral health is key. Not all missing teeth can be replaced with tooth implants but there are still many other ways to fill these gaps. Call Sanchez Dental today to learn about tooth implants in Albuquerque.

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