Tooth Replacement

Dental Implants

A permanent replacement that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.

Dental implant restoration icon — Briarwood Dental Ankeny Iowa

How We Can Help

Losing a tooth — whether from injury, decay, or extraction — affects more than just your smile. It can change how you chew, how you speak, and how you feel about yourself. At Briarwood Dental, dental implants are our preferred long-term solution because they function and feel exactly like natural teeth. We'll walk you through candidacy, the process, and what recovery looks like so there are no surprises.

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Single Implants

Replace one missing tooth permanently

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Implant Restorations

Crowns, bridges, or dentures anchored by implants

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Bone Preservation

Stimulate the jawbone and prevent bone loss

Understanding the details — everything you need to know about each procedure

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What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone, acting as a replacement root for a missing tooth. Once it integrates with the bone, a custom crown is attached on top — creating a restoration that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.

Titanium postFuses with boneCustom crownPermanent solution
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Benefits of Dental Implants

Implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement because they address the root of the problem — literally. Unlike bridges or dentures, implants stimulate the jawbone to prevent bone loss and do not require alteration of surrounding teeth.

Why patients choose implants

Permanent and durableLook and feel naturalPreserve jawboneNo impact on adjacent teethEasy to cleanRestores full chewing function

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Am I a Candidate?

Dental implants are suitable for most healthy adults missing one or more teeth. Good candidates have adequate bone density, healthy gums, and no conditions that would impair healing. We will evaluate you thoroughly and discuss all your options.

Ideal candidate criteria

Healthy gumsSufficient bone densityGood overall healthCommitted to oral hygiene