{"id":395,"date":"2025-06-20T15:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T15:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:23:15","slug":"5-important-dental-implant-consultation-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/20\/5-important-dental-implant-consultation-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Important Dental Implant Terms to Know Before Your Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1168782643__1750433319_84978-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"a dentist speaking with a patient while examining their mouth\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1168782643__1750433319_84978-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1168782643__1750433319_84978-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1168782643__1750433319_84978.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve scheduled your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implant<\/a> consultation already, congratulations! You\u2019ve already taken the first, and usually the hardest, step towards restoring your smile. You can get the most out of your appointment with your implant dentist in Dallas by coming prepared and knowing some of the terms that they\u2019ll use while describing the process and treatment plan. Read on for five important dental implant terms to know before your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants aren\u2019t just the name of the treatment, but also an actual component of the process that will be inserted within your jawbone, below the gumline. They\u2019re small, screw-shaped posts that are surgically secured under the gums to replace the missing root structure of your teeth. Once secured, they act as an unwavering foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture to be attached to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osseointegration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Osseointegration is what occurs after the dental implant is secured within the jawbone, and when broken down, the prefix \u201cosseo-\u201d means \u201cbone\u201d and \u201cintegration\u201d means \u201ccombining.\u201d When you put those together, it describes a naturally occurring process that happens when the bone fuses with the implant, allowing it to provide necessary blood flow and stimulation to keep the bone from eroding over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparatory Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients require preparatory treatments before they can successfully undergo implant placement and osseointegration. This can include one or multiple procedures that are designed to improve the density of the jawbone and prepare your mouth for the surgical implant placement, like a sinus lift or bone graft. You\u2019ll be able to learn whether you require any preliminary procedures after your implant dentist has reviewed your diagnostic images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Restorations are replacement teeth that are custom crafted by dental laboratory technicians and made just for you. Depending on the location and number of teeth you\u2019re missing, your implant dentist may recommend a dental crown, bridge, and\/or denture to restore your smile. After a small metal connector piece is attached to your dental implant, called an abutment, your restoration can then be secured to your implant posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Titanium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dental implants are made from titanium because it\u2019s a biocompatible material. This means that it has the ability to undergo osseointegration, and as a result, act as a secure root for your missing teeth. Some dentists also offer zirconia dental implants, which are also biocompatible, but tooth-colored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She\u2019s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. To learn whether your dentures need to be adjusted, visit Daily Smiles Dental Dallas\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 214-624-6221 today to schedule an examination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve scheduled your dental implant consultation already, congratulations! 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