Dental Implant Process

How Do Dental Implants Work?

Here at Ponderosa Dental Arts in Oregon City, we use place most implants full guided, a state-of-the-art computer-aided technology that helps locate the best placement for the dental implant from a 3D scan of your teeth. This process maps out the whole dental implant procedure in a pre-planning environment, so when the actual procedure takes place, it not only increases efficiency for a seamless procedure, but also results in a safer overall environment for the patient.

This Guided Dental Implant Process starts out with a complimentary initial consultation and exam where Dr. Berkner will look over your case and provide an assessment for your treatment. A CBCT (3D) scan will then be taken of your teeth, where the Guided Dental Implant(s) will be placed digitally onto the 3D scan, setting up the planned location of the implant for the actual procedure.

When the procedure takes place, a high-tech surgical guide will duplicate this pre-planned position on the 3D scan, safely placing the dental implant in the jaw through a guided stent, which is basically a sleeve with a tube inside. After the dental implant has been placed and settled in, an abutment (or connection piece) will be placed on top, which will connect the final Crown to the Implant, safely securing your beautiful new tooth in place.

Dental Implant Surgical Guide Wizard Scan at Ponderosa Dental Arts

Digital Placement Software showing planned Implant location and angulation.

Hover over to see how precisely the implant is digitally planned.

Dental Implant Surgical Guide Wizard Scan at Ponderosa Dental Arts

What are the Benefits of Guided Dental Implants?

Guided Dental Implant Placement provides a very safe environment to the patient due to its meticulous planning before the day of the implant placement. This previously planned location helps the guided stent precisely place the implant in during the procedure, often times decreasing the amount of time spent in the procedure itself compared to traditional methods. The use of 3D scans also show more detail than traditional x-rays, allowing the dentist all the important structures that help make the placement of the dental implant more predictable and safe.

Dr. Berkner takes care of most patient cases through the entire Dental Implant process, which includes placing the Dental Implant as well as the Crown. By having Dr. Berkner take care of the process from start to finish allows him to map out and oversee the whole procedure, giving optimal results for Crown aesthetics and location. Below are some CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) Scan examples of actual implants that have been placed at this office.

Dental Implant Surgical Guide Implant and Crown Placement in a CBCT Scan at Ponderosa Dental Arts

Dental Implant Free Consultation

If you are considering having Dental Implants, call us today to schedule your free consultation in Oregon City. Dr. Berkner and his knowledgeable staff would be happy to go over your particular case, covering the available options for your treatment, providing you with a beautiful smile.

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Testimonials

  • "Dr. Berkner is a fantastic Dentist! He is very professional and personable and helped me avoid some major dental costs. He went above and beyond in his service for me and I am very pleased with his practice. Definitely worth checking out!"

    -Joey J. (Yelp user)

  • “Dr. Berkner really knows how to take care of his patients…he is the best dentist I have ever had.”

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  • "I went into Ponderosa to have a teeth cleaning. I was extremely impressed with the techniques they use there. I have never had a cleaning so painless in my life. After meeting with Dr. Berkner we discussed a cavity I had. I was able to set up an appointment with ease. The filling was a breeze no pain and very fast. I was in and out in less than an hour. The whole staff was amazing and I look forward to getting to know them more. I will be bringing my whole family to Ponderosa Dental Arts from now on."

    -Tyler M. (Google+ user)

  • "...Today I saw Dr Berkner at Ponderosa Dental Arts for two crowns. I was very impressed with the Dr and staff...I left with two great looking and working teeth in place of the two broken ones I came in with. while the technology that they implement is incredible, I think that the Dr and his staff are even more impressive. Thank you so much Dr Berkner. I highly recommend this Dentist and his people."

    -Greg L. (Google+ user)

  • "I live in Bellingham, WA and took a gamble on going to Ponderosa Dental Arts while I was visiting family in the Portland area. I think this is the first time I've been to a dental office where I didn't have to wait a half an hour to be seen. Dr. Berkner and his staff were friendly and made me feel at ease...Couldn't have had a better experience! I'll be making a trip from Washington to Oregon City twice a year just to not have to deal with other dental offices again."

    -Greta M. (Yelp user)

  • "First visit today. Very friendly, reasonably priced and above all Quick. I was in and out in less than an hour for an emergency crown replacement. I am happy to have found a reliable dentist in the area."

    -Chris H. (Yelp user)

  • "Not sure anyone likes going to the dentist but this place is different. Not only do Dr. Berkner and his team do a great job they know you as an individual. I believe they seriously care. I highly recommend Ponderosa Dental Arts."

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Hours

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  • Friday: By Appointment

Contact

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