Weiss Family Dentistry offers dental implants and implant crowns as a permanent, root-level solution for missing teeth. A titanium implant post is placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over a period of 3–6 months in a process called osseointegration — creating a stable anchor that functions like a natural tooth root. An implant crown is then secured on top, custom-made to match the shade and shape of your surrounding teeth. Dr. Weiss has over 30 years of restorative experience and works with patients from Cockeysville, Towson, and greater Baltimore to determine implant suitability and plan treatment with precision.
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Most healthy adults with adequate jawbone density are suitable candidates for implants. Dr. Weiss will assess your bone volume, gum health, and medical history during a thorough evaluation — conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes or active gum disease may need to be addressed before implant placement can proceed.
From implant placement to final crown fitting, the process typically takes 4–6 months — the majority of that time is the osseointegration period during which the implant fuses with the jawbone. The surgical and crown appointments themselves are relatively short, and patients can usually return to normal activity within a day or two of each.
The implant placement is carried out under local anaesthesia, so you should feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief for 2–3 days. Most patients report that the procedure was far more comfortable than they anticipated.