Dental Implants

Overview

A dental implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of a missing tooth root. Once the bone has integrated with it (osseointegration), the implant supports a crown, bridge, or denture on top — restoring the visible tooth and the load-bearing function underneath. Dr. Jill Rowland places implants in-house at Diamond Dentistry in Wellington, FL.

Who Implants Help

Implants are an option whenever a tooth has been lost or needs to be removed and you want a long-term replacement that does not rely on grinding down adjacent teeth (as a traditional bridge would) or sit removable in your mouth (as a denture would). Candidacy depends on having enough jawbone to anchor the post; if bone volume is short, Dr. Rowland can plan a graft as part of the treatment.

Why Patients Choose Implants

• Long service life with proper care

• Slows the bone resorption that follows tooth loss

• Does not require modifying neighboring teeth

• Stable enough that chewing feels close to a natural tooth

• Looks and feels like the rest of your dentition

The Treatment Sequence

After imaging and a planning visit, Dr. Rowland surgically places the titanium post in the jaw. The bone integrates with the implant over a healing period of typically a few months, during which a temporary may be worn. Once integration is complete, the final restoration — crown, bridge, or implant-supported denture — is fitted and seated.

Beyond Single Implants

The same platform supports a range of restorations: a single implant + crown for one missing tooth, an implant-supported bridge for two or three teeth in a row, or implant-supported dentures and All-on-X for full-arch replacement. Dr. Rowland will recommend the configuration that fits your situation.