Dental Implants Chicago

Initial Dental Implant Consultation

At your consultation, Dr. Rosen will review your oral health and medical history to determine you’re a good candidate for dental implants. If necessary, he will work with you to complete preliminary treatments like gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, and bone grafting. Then, you’ll be free to move on to planning the rest of your dental implant treatment. We’ll even walk you through step-by-step what you can expect, including the timeline and total cost.

Dental Implant Surgery

At Rosen Dental, we proudly place dental implants in-house. This means you don’t need to drive around from office to office, file multiple claims, and pay multiple doctors. You’ll have the comfort of already knowing and trusting your dental team, which can help make surgery a lot less stressful.     

When you arrive at your dental implant surgery, Dr. Rosen will first numb the area receiving the dental implants. Then, he’ll make an incision in your gums, place the dental implant posts in your jawbone, close the gums, and place protective caps over the posts.

Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment Placement

Once the surgery is completed, it’s time for the osseointegration stage. This is where your new dental implants fuse with your jawbone. Typically, this takes three to six months; however, it could take longer or shorter depending on your individual mouth.

Once the osseointegration is complete, you’ll return to see Dr. Rosen to get your abutments placed on top of the implant posts. This requires another small surgery. As you heal from the abutment surgery over the next few weeks, your final restoration(s) will be crafted from impressions taken of your mouth.

Delivery of Dental Implant Restorations 

Finally, you’ll return once again to Rosen Dental to have your restoration(s) placed. This could be in the form of a single crown, a bridge, or an implant denture, depending on how many teeth you’re replacing. Once secured, Dr. Rosen will check to see if your bite is comfortable, and if all is well, you’ll be ready to leave and show off your newly rebuilt smile!

Day-to-Day Benefits

You won’t have to wait long to enjoy the advantages of dental implants. Once your new teeth are in place, you’ll notice small but meaningful improvements in everyday life. Simple things like eating, smiling, and talking with loved ones become easier and more natural again. Here are a few daily benefits you can look forward to:

• Eat All Your Favorite Foods: Enjoy steak, salads, crusty bread, and more without worrying about slipping dentures or painful pressure points.
• Speak With Clarity: Because implants are anchored into your jaw, your teeth stay put, helping you avoid impediments, like slurring, clicking, or mumbling.
• Enjoy Easy Oral Hygiene: Brush and floss your implants just like natural teeth—no soaking cups, pastes, or special adhesives needed.
• Smile Without Worry: Your restorations are customized to blend in, so you can laugh, smile, and take photos without feeling self-conscious.

Health Benefits

Dental implants aren’t just about appearance—they can also significantly improve your oral and overall health behind the scenes. By restoring your biting ability and supporting your jawbone, implants help your mouth function the way it’s supposed to. Over time, this can have a positive effect on your comfort and health. Some great examples of these benefits include:

• Better Digestion: Being able to chew thoroughly helps your body break down food more effectively, absorb nutrients, and prevent indigestion.
• Improved Jawbone Strength: Implants stimulate your jawbone like natural tooth roots, helping prevent bone loss and facial collapse.
• Prevent Shifting Teeth: Filling in gaps keeps neighboring teeth from drifting out of alignment and creating bite problems.
• Less Irritation and Soreness: Unlike removable dentures, implants don’t rub against your gums, reducing the risk of sores and tenderness.

Long-Term Benefits

Dental implants have a success rate well over 95%, and with proper care, they can often last for decades—or even a lifetime! That makes them not only a strong choice for your health, but also a smart long-term investment. Over the years, you may notice benefits such as:

• More Youthful Appearance: By supporting your jawbone and facial structure, implants help prevent the “sunken” look that can come with tooth loss.
• Outstanding Durability: With good home care and regular dental visits, implants can outlast bridges and dentures by many years.
• Fewer Replacements Over Time: Because the implant posts are so long-lasting, you can avoid frequent remakes and refits that come with other options.
• Better Long-Term Value: While the upfront cost is higher, the reduced need for repairs and replacements can make implants more cost-effective in the long run.