Explore educational dental implant videos from Dr. John Ku and the team at W Plus Dental in Washington, DC. Our video gallery features treatment explanations, patient cases, smile transformations, and answers to common questions about replacing missing or failing teeth with dental implants.
Whether you are missing one tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch, these videos can help you understand how dental implants work, what treatment involves, and which implant solution may be right for you.
Dental implants are designed to provide long-term support for replacement teeth. Their lifespan depends on oral hygiene, gum health, bite forces, medical conditions, smoking, and regular professional maintenance.
The treatment area is fully numbed with local anesthesia during implant placement. Sedation may also be available to help you feel deeply relaxed or asleep. Mild swelling, soreness, and tenderness are common during the initial recovery period.
The total timeline varies depending on the number of implants, bone quality, healing, extractions, grafting, and the type of final restoration. Some patients may receive a temporary tooth or full-arch restoration on the day of surgery, while others require a healing period before the final restoration is placed.
In some cases, an implant can be placed at the same appointment as the tooth extraction. Immediate placement depends on the condition of the bone, the presence of infection, the location of the tooth, and the stability of the implant.
Dental implants are secured within the jawbone and may support a fixed or removable restoration. Traditional dentures rest on the gums and are typically removed for cleaning. Implant-supported teeth generally provide greater stability when eating and speaking.
Not every patient needs bone grafting. A graft may be recommended when bone loss has reduced the height or width of the jawbone in the area where the implant will be placed.
The cost depends on the number of implants, the type of restoration, imaging, extractions, bone grafting, sedation, and other parts of the treatment plan. A consultation is needed to provide an accurate estimate.
Yes. All-on-X and other full-arch implant treatments can replace an entire upper or lower arch of missing or failing teeth with a fixed restoration supported by several dental implants.
Leaving a space untreated may allow neighboring teeth to shift, alter the bite, reduce chewing function, and contribute to bone loss in the area. The effects vary depending on the location of the missing tooth and your overall oral health.
Missing or failing teeth can affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile comfortably. Dental implants can provide a stable, natural-looking solution for replacing one tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch. Dr. John Ku and the team at W Plus Dental provide comprehensive dental implant care in Washington, DC, including single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, All-on-X dental implants, bone grafting, and full-mouth reconstruction.
Contact W Plus Dental today to schedule a dental implant consultation and receive a personalized treatment plan for restoring your smile.
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