Dental Implant Placement and Tooth Restoration in Parma, OH
The full implant process, from the post that goes into your jawbone to the crown that looks and feels like a real tooth, happens in one Parma location with one team.
Dr. Job places the titanium implant post, monitors the healing as it fuses with your bone over several months, and then attaches a custom crown matched to your surrounding teeth in color, shape, and size. Implants have about a 95 percent success rate and are designed to last a lifetime with normal care. Every step is explained before it happens, and cost estimates are given before treatment begins.
You end up with a tooth that functions exactly like the one you lost, placed by the team that planned it from the start.
Patients across the south Cleveland area trust this practice for implants because nothing gets handed off to a separate specialist at any point in the process.
I've been missing a tooth for years and keep putting off getting it fixed. Is it too late?
It is not too late, but waiting does have consequences. The longer a tooth is missing, the more bone loss occurs in that area, and the more likely a bone graft becomes necessary before placement. That said, many patients who have waited years are still good implant candidates. The best time to address a missing tooth is now rather than later. Dr. Job evaluates exactly where your bone stands today and gives you an honest picture of what treatment involves before anything is scheduled.
I'm scared of having a surgical procedure done in a dental chair. Is that normal?
Completely normal. Dental implant placement is a minor outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia. The area is fully numb and you are awake but feel no pain. Patients who anticipated the worst consistently say the procedure was easier than a molar extraction. Dr. Job's practice in Parma has built nearly 500 five-star reviews largely because patients are surprised by how comfortable even involved procedures feel here.
I want my final implant crown to look exactly like a real tooth. Is that achievable?
Yes, and it is the standard expectation rather than a special request. Every crown placed here is custom-made and matched to the color, size, and shape of your surrounding teeth. Porcelain and zirconia materials reflect light similarly to natural enamel, which is why implant crowns are essentially undetectable in normal conversation. Nearly 2.3 million implant-supported crowns are placed in the U.S. annually, and patients consistently rate the natural appearance as one of the most satisfying outcomes of the entire process.
Frequently Asked Questions
From placement to final restoration, the full process typically takes three to six months because the implant needs time to fuse with the jawbone before a crown can be attached. Some cases require a bone graft first, which adds time. You will have a clear timeline laid out for you at the start so you are never surprised by where you are in the process.
Price differences usually come down to whether the quote includes all stages of treatment, what quality of components are being used, and whether any necessary bone grafting is factored in. Before anything is planned at Dr. Job's practice, you receive a complete cost breakdown covering every step so you can make a genuinely informed comparison rather than guessing at what each quote actually includes.
If imaging shows insufficient bone density or volume, a bone graft may be needed before an implant can be placed. A graft adds bone material to the area and is allowed to heal before the implant post goes in. This adds time but does not disqualify you from treatment. Dr. Job handles bone grafting in-office right here in Parma so you do not need to be sent to a separate surgical specialist.
For back teeth that absorb chewing force, zirconia is typically preferred because of its strength and durability. For front teeth where aesthetics are the priority, porcelain-layered options provide more natural translucency. Dr. Job recommends a material based on the location of the tooth, your bite forces, and your aesthetic goals, and explains the tradeoffs before the crown is ordered.
Yes, significantly. Smoking impairs blood flow to the tissue and bone surrounding the implant, which slows healing and substantially increases the risk of integration failure. Research consistently identifies smoking as one of the strongest predictors of implant failure. Dr. Job is direct with patients who smoke about this risk before placement so the decision is made with full information.
With proper care, most implant crowns last fifteen to twenty years or more before any replacement is needed. The implant post itself is typically permanent. The crown can chip, crack, or wear over time just like a natural tooth. Avoiding habits like ice chewing, nail biting, and using your teeth as tools significantly extends the lifespan of the restoration.