Dental Implant Restorations in Brick, NJ

What dental implant restorations involves

A dental implant has two parts. The implant itself is a small post placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root, and the restoration is the crown attached to it once the bone has healed around the post. The two stages are often handled by two different practices.

We handle the restoration. Placement is carried out by an oral surgeon or periodontist we refer you to, chosen according to what your case needs. Once healing is complete, you come back to us and we design, fit, and finish the crown so it matches your natural teeth in shape, shade, and bite.

Splitting the work this way is common and deliberate. Surgical placement is a specialist procedure, and the restoration is where a general dentist who knows your mouth and your bite adds the most value.

Who it's for

• Patients who have had an implant placed and are ready for the final crown
• Patients replacing a worn or damaged crown on an existing implant
• Patients missing a single tooth who want to understand their options
• Patients weighing an implant against a bridge or a partial denture

What to expect

1. 1

   Assessment and Referral

   We assess the space, the surrounding teeth, and your bite, and talk through whether an implant is the right choice for you compared with a bridge or partial denture. If it is, we refer you to an oral surgeon or periodontist for placement.

2. 2

   Healing

   After placement, the implant needs time to integrate with the bone. Your specialist will guide that stage and let us know when you are ready for the restoration.

3. 3

   Restoration

   We take impressions, design the crown to match your natural teeth, and fit it to the implant. We check the bite carefully and adjust until it feels like your own tooth.

Common questions

Do you place dental implants at Serenity Dental?

No. We do not surgically place implants. We refer placement to an oral surgeon or periodontist depending on what your case needs, and then restore the implant with a crown once it has healed. Many general dental practices work this way.

Why is the implant placed somewhere else?

Placing an implant is a surgical procedure, and specialists do it daily. Restoring the implant — designing and fitting the crown that sits on it — is general dental work, and is best done by the dentist who knows your bite and sees you regularly. You get a specialist for the surgery and continuity of care for everything else.

How long does the whole process take?

It varies considerably depending on your bone, whether anything needs treating first, and how quickly you heal. The implant needs time to integrate with the jawbone before the crown goes on. Your surgeon will set expectations for the surgical stage, and we will do the same for the restoration.

Should I get an implant or a bridge?

An implant replaces the tooth root and leaves the neighboring teeth untouched. A bridge is quicker and does not involve surgery, but requires preparing the healthy teeth either side of the gap. Bone health, the condition of the adjacent teeth, and your own preferences all matter. We will discuss the risks and benefits of both options.

How do I care for an implant crown?

Brush and floss it as you would a natural tooth, and keep up with regular check-ups. The crown itself cannot decay, but the gum and bone around the implant can become inflamed if plaque builds up, so cleaning around the base matters.