Video overview
Watch this interview from our practice’s video collection. The written guide below is current patient education to accompany the video, rather than a word-for-word transcript.
Key takeaways
Explore how implants can support one replacement tooth, a bridge, or a full arch. We select mini or conventional-sized one-piece implants after evaluating the bone, bite, health, and restoration. Fixed bridges stay in place during daily use; snap-in dentures are removed at home for cleaning.
Our current treatment timeline
When a tooth needs to be removed, we typically allow about three months of healing before placing an implant. We do not extract teeth and place implants at the same appointment. After implants are placed in a healed site, a snap-in denture or temporary restoration can be loaded immediately when planned and supported by adequate implant stability. Your final restoration follows its own treatment schedule.
See the complete treatment plan
Your free consultation includes a CBCT scan, a full treatment plan, and a financing discussion. Dr. Ackerman evaluates your bone, bite, health history, and goals. We use digital imaging and intraoral scanning to plan your care and explain your options clearly.
