Dental Implants: A Strong, Natural-Feeling Replacement for Missing Teeth

If you’ve been chewing on one side, hiding your smile, or fussing with a loose denture, this might be the turning point. Dental implants are small titanium or ceramic posts that replace roots, support new teeth, and feel stable—because they’re anchored by your own bone. For many people, implants become the closest thing to getting a tooth back.

What a Dental Implant Is (and Why It Feels So Secure)

A single dental implant has three parts:

The implant (the root replacement) placed in the jaw.
The abutment (a connector).
The crown (the part you see and brush).

Because the implant bonds with your bone, biting feels natural and confident. Implants can replace one tooth, several teeth with an implant bridge, or help lock a denture in place so it doesn’t slide.

Step-by-Step: From Consultation to New Tooth

Planning & imaging: 3D scans map bone volume, nerves, and sinus locations. If needed, bone grafting can rebuild support.
Placement: The implant is gently seated where the root once was. Most patients say it’s easier than they expected.
Healing: Over a few months, the bone fuses to the implant (osseointegration). A temporary tooth can often keep your smile intact in the meantime.
Final tooth: A custom crown is attached, matched to your bite, shape, and shade.

For full-arch solutions, dental implants can anchor fixed bridges or stabilize a removable overdenture. Same principles—more teeth restored.

Everyday Life With Implants

You’ll brush and floss like normal around a single dental implant. For implant bridges and full-arch options, we’ll show you simple tools (threaders, water flossers) to keep gums healthy. Expect the same rules as natural teeth: routine cleanings, a nightguard if you clench, and tobacco avoidance to protect the bone and gums.

Who’s a Candidate?

Most healthy adults qualify for dental implants. We look at:

Bone volume and density.
Gum health (treating periodontal disease first).
Health habits like smoking control.
Systemic conditions (e.g., diabetes) and how well they’re managed.

If you’ve been missing teeth for years, don’t assume you’re not a candidate—modern grafting and digital planning open doors for many patients.

Benefits — What the Research Says

The ADA’s patient resource explains that dental implants are secure, stable replacements with a well-established three-phase process—planning, placement, and restoration. MouthHealthy
NIH’s Oral Health in America report notes that modern implant materials and protocols have yielded some of the highest surgical success rates across medical implants. NIDCR
Large long-term studies show strong survival rates for dental implants across 10–15+ years when planned and maintained well. PMC+1
Research also highlights that gum disease history and smoking increase the risk of complications like peri-implantitis—another reason prevention and maintenance matter. PMC+1

The Bottom Line

Dental implants rebuild more than a smile. They restore chewing, protect jawbone, and free you from worrying about what you can eat. Whether you’re missing one tooth or many, there’s a plan that fits—and it starts with a calm, thorough consultation.

Ready to talk dental implants? Reach Bensonhurst Implant and Family Dentistry at 718-372-2800 or visit 2250 86th St 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11214 to book an appointment.