Restore your smile · Novi, Michigan
A considered approach to replacing teeth.
Explore an implant-supported restoration designed around your missing teeth, oral health, and everyday needs.
Shah & Velilla DDS Care that starts with you.
Understanding Dental Implants
A clear picture.
A confident next step.
A dental implant is a post placed in the jaw to support a replacement tooth or another restoration. Planning involves more than filling a space: your dentist considers bone support, gum health, your bite, and your medical history. We explain the restorative plan and any surgical care or specialist coordination needed.
- Discuss one or more missing teeth
- Evaluate support for a replacement restoration
- Understand the stages before beginning care
Your care, step by step
What the process can look like.
We explain your options and make room for your questions at every stage.
- 01
Evaluate your options
An examination and appropriate imaging help determine whether implants, a bridge, or a removable option suit your situation.
- 02
Plan placement and healing
Your care team explains the surgical phase, any additional procedures, and the healing period needed before restoration.
- 03
Complete your restoration
Once the site is ready, the replacement tooth or teeth are fitted and your bite is checked.
Worth knowing
Good care goes beyond the appointment.
Implants need daily cleaning and regular professional care. Surgery carries risks, and healing varies. Smoking, certain health conditions, and insufficient bone may affect suitability or require additional planning.
Does every missing tooth need its own implant?
Not always. The number and position of missing teeth determine how an implant-supported restoration might be designed.
Can I get an implant immediately?
Timing depends on infection, bone, healing, and the treatment plan. Immediate placement or restoration is not appropriate for everyone.
How long do implants last?
They can serve for many years, but no restoration is guaranteed for life. Gum health, daily care, and follow-up visits remain important.
Shah & Velilla DDS · Novi, MI
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