Dental Implants

Most people decide on an implant far earlier than they realize.

Dental implants can be a powerful long-term solution — but success is rarely decided on the day an implant is placed.

Most problems show up later, quietly: when planning was rushed, when bite forces weren’t respected, or when maintenance was treated like an afterthought.

This page isn’t about getting you to “do implants.” It’s about helping you decide clearly — and understand what actually makes one last.

Start with the decision lens ↓

The decision lens

What actually determines implant success

Bone volume, gum thickness, bite alignment, and daily maintenance matter more than the brand of implant. When any one of these is ignored, even a perfectly placed implant can struggle — sometimes years later.

Foundation

Bone + gum health are the soil. Without them, the best hardware doesn’t matter.

Forces

Bite forces decide longevity. Grinding can be louder than bacteria.

Care

Implants need maintenance like natural teeth — sometimes more, not less.

Keep scrolling. The next section is the part most people skip — and later wish they hadn’t.

A quiet truth

Implants rarely fail dramatically.

They usually fail slowly: a little inflammation, a little bone loss, a bite that never quite got balanced, cleanings that became “optional,” or a plan that didn’t account for the way you actually use your teeth.

None of this shows up on the day of surgery.

That’s why the most important implant work happens before surgery — during planning, diagnostics, and honest conversations about risk.

If you read only one thing

An implant isn’t “a tooth.” It’s a restoration that depends on a system. If the system isn’t stable — the implant doesn’t magically make it stable.

Before you say yes

Five questions worth asking before you commit

These aren’t “gotcha” questions. They prevent regret.

What is my bone situation right now — and how do we know?

Not guesses. Imaging, measurements, and a plan that matches reality.

Is my gum thickness a risk factor for recession or aesthetics?

Thin tissue behaves differently. That changes the plan.

How will my bite forces hit this implant over time?

Especially if you grind, clench, or have missing molars.

What is the timeline — and what makes it longer?

Healing isn’t a calendar. It’s biology.

What does maintenance look like after it’s done?

Cleanings, home care, and what “normal” should look like year after year.

Good dentistry isn’t rushed. And it isn’t generic.

If you’re considering an implant

The goal isn’t to “get it done.” The goal is to choose a plan you won’t have to redo. If you want help thinking through your situation — this is the kind of conversation we’re built for.

Have a calm, honest conversation