How dental implants work
An implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of a missing tooth root. It fuses with your jawbone to form a stable foundation, then supports a custom crown that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
Implants are remarkably versatile. A single implant and crown replaces one tooth without affecting the teeth around it, several implants can anchor a bridge to fill a larger gap, and a few well-placed implants can secure a full denture. In every case the implant does the job a natural root would, giving you a stable, comfortable bite.
Because the implant replaces the root, it also helps preserve the jawbone and keeps neighboring teeth from shifting. This is something a traditional bridge or denture cannot do, and it is one of the biggest reasons implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement.
What to expect from the process
Treatment begins with planning, including 3-D imaging, to map the ideal position for your implant. Dr. B then places the titanium post in a gentle procedure, and over the following weeks it fuses naturally with the bone. Once it has healed, we attach the custom crown, bridge, or denture that completes your smile.
Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable placement is, with many describing the recovery as easier than a tooth extraction. Mild soreness in the first days is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, and we will guide you through simple aftercare so healing goes smoothly.
Precise, in-house care
We use 3-D CBCT imaging to plan your implant placement with precision, which makes surgery safer and results more predictable. Sedation is available for a relaxed, comfortable experience.
Having your implant placed and restored under one roof, by a dentist you trust, makes the whole process simpler. You avoid being sent to a separate surgeon for placement and somewhere else for the crown, and the same familiar team sees your care through from the first scan to the final smile.
Are you a candidate
Most healthy adults with a missing tooth are good candidates for implants. We offer a free consultation to evaluate your bone and gum health and answer your questions.
Even patients who have been told in the past that they lacked enough bone can often still be helped thanks to modern planning and techniques. Healthy gums, reasonable bone, and good overall health all support success, and we will review your medical history and habits to give you an honest, clear picture.
If you have been missing a tooth or are facing an extraction, an implant may be the ideal long-term solution. We are also glad to compare implants with bridges and dentures and to talk through cost and financing so you can choose with full confidence.
Experienced implant care, start to finish
One of the biggest advantages of choosing us for dental implants in Albuquerque is that the entire process happens under one roof, by a dentist you already know. Patients travel to our northwest office from Corrales and Rio Rancho precisely because they can avoid the back-and-forth of being sent to a separate surgeon for placement and then somewhere else for the crown.
Dr. B (Boyd Newsome, DMD) is one of the area's most experienced implant dentists, and he plans each case with in-house 3-D imaging for precision and predictability. His calm, gentle approach, paired with sedation options for nervous patients, makes a treatment that sounds intimidating feel surprisingly comfortable and clear.