Dental Implants in Dearborn Heights
Permanent, natural-looking tooth replacement — and if the idea makes you anxious, you can have it done under sedation.
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. They restore not just the visible crown but the root beneath it, which is why they feel and function so much more like a natural tooth than a denture or a bridge — you can eat, speak and smile without a second thought.
At SmilePro Dental in Dearborn Heights, implant treatment is available whether you are missing a single tooth or need full-mouth reconstruction. And because fear is the most common reason people put implants off, the entire procedure can be carried out while you are comfortably sedated.
What are dental implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. Over a few months it fuses with your natural bone — a process called osseointegration — creating a stable foundation for a replacement tooth.
Once it has bonded, a connector is attached to hold your new tooth, which may be a single crown, a bridge, or a full set of teeth. Unlike options that sit on the gums or lean on neighbouring teeth, an implant rebuilds the whole tooth from root to crown — which is what gives it its stability and its long-term benefit to your oral health.
The benefits of dental implants
Exceptional durability
With proper care, implants can last a lifetime — unlike bridges or dentures, which typically need replacing every 5–10 years.
Natural look and feel
Custom restorations are matched to your teeth in shape, size and colour, and because they are anchored in the jaw they feel natural when you eat and speak.
Preserves bone health
Implants are the only tooth-replacement option that stimulates the jawbone, preventing the bone loss and "sunken" look that follow missing teeth.
Protects your other teeth
Unlike a bridge, an implant stands on its own without grinding down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
Restores full function
Implants return nearly all of your natural chewing ability, so you can eat what you like — and they remove the speech problems loose dentures can cause.
Comfortable and convenient
No adhesives, no slipping, and nothing to take out at night — you care for implants exactly as you would your natural teeth.
Our dental implant services
- Single tooth replacement — one implant and a custom crown, preserving the healthy teeth on either side.
- Multiple tooth replacement — implant-supported bridges that are more stable and more bone-preserving than a traditional bridge.
- Full arch replacement — implant-supported dentures for an entire upper or lower jaw, either removable overdentures that snap onto the implants or fixed dentures that stay in permanently.
- Full mouth reconstruction — comprehensive rehabilitation for extensive tooth loss across both arches, rebuilding function and appearance together.
The dental implant process
Initial consultation
We examine your mouth, take digital images to assess the bone, discuss your goals, and determine whether any preliminary steps such as bone grafting are needed — then build a personalised plan with the timeline and the investment laid out.
Placement and healing
The implant is placed and then left to integrate with your jawbone, typically over 3–6 months. During healing the bone fuses to the implant surface, and you may wear a temporary restoration so your smile is never left with a gap.
Restoration
Once the implant is secure, your final custom crown, bridge or denture is attached — matched to your natural teeth so the result looks and works like it was always there.
Having implants under sedation
"Implant surgery" sounds daunting, and for a lot of people that is exactly what has kept them from replacing a tooth for years. It does not have to be that way.
Implant placement is one of the most common treatments our patients choose to have under sedation. Depending on your anxiety and the extent of the work, that might be nitrous oxide to take the edge off, or IV sedation deep enough that you remember little or nothing of the appointment. Either way, the injection happens after you are already relaxed.
Frequently asked questions
Replace what's missing — comfortably
Book a consultation to find out whether implants are right for you. Nervous? Ask about having the whole procedure done under sedation — it is one of the most common reasons our patients choose us.