Missing teeth can make it hard to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. That’s why many people choose dental implants as a long-lasting way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants look, feel, and work just like natural teeth. They are placed into your jawbone to give strong support to crowns or bridges. At Smiles of Bulverde, we make the process simple and comfortable with modern tools and gentle care. With dental implants in San Antonio, you can enjoy a full smile that lasts for years.
Unlike dentures which require replacements, dental implants can potentially last a lifetime.
Sedation dentistry is specifically designed to ease the fear and anxiety that can come with dental procedures. Our sedation options help patients relax, transforming what could be a stressful visit into a calm and serene experience.
Advanced implant technology
Skilled and gentle team
At Smiles of Bulverde, we take pride in offering gentle and expert care for dental implants in San Antonio. Our experienced team will guide you through the process step-by-step and make sure you feel comfortable along the way. We use advanced tools and create custom treatment plans made just for you.
Dental implants are strong and can last for many years. Families in San Antonio choose them because they don’t need to be replaced often like dentures or bridges.
Missing teeth can affect your smile and self-esteem. Implants help restore comfort and make speaking and eating easier. Many people feel better right after treatment.
Most adults in good health are great candidates for dental implants. Whether you lost a tooth from injury or decay, implants are a reliable solution trusted in San Antonio.
Once you’ve been approved for treatment, your San Antonio family dentist will schedule your implant placement surgery and provide a surgical plan. During the surgery, your doctor will make an incision in the gums and create a space in the bone perfectly sized for the implant selected for you. Next, the area will be cleaned and sutures will be placed to begin the healing process.
Your gums and jawbone will begin to heal once your implant has been placed. After 1-2 weeks, the incision site will be healed, but it will take 3-6 months for the implant to permanently bond with your jaw bone through a process called osseointegration. To ensure you are healing properly, we will see you for a couple of check ups during the osseointegration process.
The final step in the implant treatment process is the restoration. Your restoration, or prosthetic dental crown, will be custom crafted to match your smile and securely affixed to the titanium implant. Once your new tooth is in place, your smile will be complete!
When placed properly and maintained with care, dental implants can last for 30 years or more. In fact, It’s quite common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.
The implant restoration, however, may not last as long. Restorations such as dental crowns or overdentures take on regular wear and tear from chewing, biting, and more. After time, the restoration may need to be replaced to keep your smile healthy and functional. By coming in for regular exams, your dentist can check to ensure your restoration is in good condition.
In some cases, you may be able to get an implant in just one day, depending on the type of implant you will be receiving. In these cases, the restoration your doctor provides will be a temporary appliance to keep your tooth healthy and functional until you have fully healed from your dental implant placement surgery. With your temporary restoration, you’ll be able to speak and eat normally during the healing process.
Your doctor will schedule a series of follow-up appointments to track your healing process and take impressions of your teeth. These impressions will help the lab create your custom-made restoration. Your permanent restoration will be durable and more natural-looking than your temporaries. We recommend coming in for a consultation to see what type of dental implant might work best for you.
Yes, dental implants can become infected, but this is a very rare complication. This type of infection is known as “peri-implantitis,” and usually only occurs if the implant is not kept clean or is not properly cared for after surgery.
Follow your doctor’s instructions while recovering, and be sure to brush and floss regularly after your implant has healed to avoid peri-implantitis and maintain a healthy implant.
Titanium dental implants are made in trusted laboratories that supply a wide selection of pre-selected standard post sizes. The restoration, on the other hand, is a custom-made appliance. This ensures each patient gets a result that meets their exact needs. Your doctor will either make your dental implant in-house using a milling machine, or they will send detailed impressions to a partner lab.
This lab will create a long-lasting, resilient dental implant restoration just for you. Most crowns are crafted out of porcelain which is durable and looks uniquely similar to tooth enamel. Once the crown is ready, the lab will send it back to our office, and we will complete the procedure by securely attaching your implant crown in place.
Yes. After losing a tooth, your jaw will no longer be stimulated by the natural pressure of chewing and biting. This causes bone loss to occur and also weakens the jaw bone.
When the dental implant post is placed, it will bond directly into the jaw bone and act as an artificial tooth root. This titanium “tooth root” transmits the force of chewing and biting through the dental crown and into your jaw bone just like a real tooth would, keeping it healthy and strong.
All-on-4, sometimes referred to as "All-on-X" implants are great for patients who are looking to replace an entire arch of teeth. By using 4 or more implants, your entire upper or lower set of teeth can be replaced in as little as one appointment. All-on-4 is more permanent and natural-looking than dentures, and usually costs less than replacing each tooth individually.
Single tooth implants are the most-frequently used dental implant and are made up of two main parts. The first is the dental implant, which is a titanium rod with a screw-like shape. The second part is the dental crown, or restoration, which will be attached to the titanium implant via an intermediate piece called an abutment. This dental crown reinstates the shape, function, and appearance of your natural tooth. Unlike a partial denture, single-tooth implants are extremely durable and never move or shift.
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