Dental Implants
Replacing Missing Teeth with Precision and Long-Term Success
Dental implants are the most predictable and natural way to replace missing teeth. They restore function, preserve your smile, and help maintain the health of your jawbone while allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
At Malloy Perio, however, implants are never the first solution—they are the best solution when a tooth can no longer be predictably saved. Whenever possible, our primary goal is preserving your natural teeth. When replacement becomes necessary, dental implants provide an exceptional long-term option.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants replace both the root and crown of a missing tooth, creating a restoration that looks, feels, and functions much like a natural tooth.
Benefits include:
Natural appearance and function
Long-term durability
Preservation of jawbone following tooth loss
Prevention of neighboring tooth movement
Improved chewing ability and speech
No need to prepare or remove healthy tooth structure from adjacent teeth
Easy maintenance with good oral hygiene and regular professional care
Planning for Long-Term Success
Successful implant treatment begins long before surgery.
Every implant patient receives a comprehensive evaluation, including a clinical examination, digital radiographs, and when appropriate, 3D CBCT imaging. This allows Dr. Malloy to evaluate bone quality, surrounding anatomy, gum tissue, bite relationships, and the ideal implant position before treatment begins.
This detailed planning is one of the most important factors in achieving a predictable, long-lasting result.
The Dental Implant Process
Every patient's treatment is unique, but implant therapy generally follows these steps:
Comprehensive Evaluation
A complete examination is performed to determine whether the tooth can be predictably saved or if replacement with a dental implant is the best long-term solution.
Tooth Removal (When Necessary)
If a tooth cannot be restored, it is carefully removed using techniques designed to preserve the surrounding bone and soft tissue whenever possible.
Site Preservation
Depending on your situation, bone grafting or ridge preservation may be recommended at the time of extraction to help maintain the natural foundation for a future implant.
Implant Placement
Once the site is ready, the dental implant is precisely placed into the jawbone, where it gradually integrates with your natural bone during healing.
Final Restoration
After healing is complete, your restorative dentist fabricates and places the custom abutment and crown, completing your new tooth.
A Team Approach
Dr. Malloy works closely with your restorative dentist throughout the process to ensure every aspect of treatment—from implant position to the final crown—is carefully coordinated for optimal function, aesthetics, and long-term health.
More Than Replacing Teeth
Dental implants are not simply about filling a space—they are about restoring health, comfort, confidence, and function.
As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Malloy focuses not only on placing implants but also on creating the healthy bone and gum foundation necessary for their long-term success. Healthy soft tissue, proper implant positioning, and meticulous maintenance are all essential to ensuring implants remain healthy for many years.
Whether your goal is replacing a single tooth or restoring multiple missing teeth, our commitment is to provide the most conservative, evidence-based treatment while helping you achieve a healthy, functional smile that lasts.