Days 1–3
Rest at home. Mild swelling and soreness are normal. Take prescribed pain medication as directed. Stick to soft foods yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, eggs.
Your Patient Journey
From your first call to your final crown here is exactly what to expect at every step of the dental implants process at SmileOn Dental Implants.
Step by step
The dental implants process, explained
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Step 1 — Day 1Free Consultation & 3D Imaging
Your journey begins with a no-cost consultation with Dr. Doshi. We take a panoramic X-ray and 3D CBCT scan to map your jaw precisely. You leave with a complete treatment plan and transparent all-inclusive pricing no surprises later.
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Step 2 — Treatment DayImplant Surgery
You will receive sedation you won't feel a thing. The titanium implant post(s) are precisely placed into the jawbone using our 3D imaging as a guide. Most procedures take 1–3 hours. You go home the same day to rest.
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Step 3 — 1 to 2 Weeks AfterRecovery & Healing
Most patients return to normal activity within 2–5 days. Mild swelling and discomfort are normal and managed with prescription medication. We check in with you regularly during this period.
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Step 4 — 4 to 6 Months AfterOsseointegration
Over the next few months, the titanium post fuses with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. This is what makes implants permanent. Osseointegration is highly dependent on patient compliance hygiene, overall health, smoking, periodontal (gum) disease, and certain medications all play a role so we'll guide you on exactly how to protect it. Once confirmed via imaging, we move to the final restoration.
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Step 5 — Final VisitYour Final Crown or Prosthesis
Your custom crown, arch, or prosthesis is placed and adjusted for a perfect fit and bite. You leave with a permanent, natural-looking smile.
For All-on-4 patients, steps 2 and 5 are often combined you may leave treatment day
with your final teeth already in place.
Recovery guide
What to expect after surgery
Days 4–14
Most patients return to work and normal activity. Swelling reduces significantly. Continue soft foods and avoid chewing on the implant side. Gentle brushing resumes.
Week 3 Onward
Fully back to normal. The implant continues to fuse with the bone invisibly below the surface. Follow-up visits confirm healing is progressing perfectly.
Important: Avoid smoking, alcohol, and hard foods for at least 2 weeks post-surgery.
These
significantly impact implant success rates. Our team will provide full post-op instructions at your
appointment.
The science
Why dental implants are the permanent solution
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The Titanium Post
Medical-grade titanium is biocompatible your body accepts it as natural tissue. Over months it fuses permanently with the jawbone. This is what no denture or bridge can replicate.
2
The Abutment
A precision connector piece is attached to the post, creating the secure anchor point for your final crown or prosthesis.
3
The Crown or Prosthesis
Custom-crafted to match your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. The final result is indistinguishable to virtually everyone who meets you.
Bone loss without implants: After a tooth is lost, the jawbone begins to shrink
within
the first year. Dentures and bridges do nothing to stop this it causes facial sagging and makes fitting
dentures increasingly difficult. Implants are the only solution that prevents bone loss entirely.
Questions about the process?
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