20 September 2025
Missing a tooth is more than just a gap in your smile”it can impact your confidence, your ability to chew, and the health of your entire mouth. When you're looking for a permanent, reliable, and natural-feeling replacement, dental implants are the modern gold standard.
At Raines Over the Rockies Family Dentistry, Dr. Raines specializes in the art and science of dental implants. With hundreds of successful implants, our team is dedicated to restoring your smile's beauty, function, and durability.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small, medical-grade titanium post that is surgically placed into your jawbone to act as a replacement for a natural tooth root. Over a few months, your bone fuses directly to this post in a process called osseointegration, creating an incredibly strong and stable foundation.
Once healed, this "root" is topped with a custom-made dental crown that is perfectly matched to your other teeth. The final result looks, feels, and functions just like a natural tooth.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
While options like bridges or dentures exist, dental implants offer several unique, long-term benefits:
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They Last a Lifetime: With proper care, dental implants are a permanent solution.
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They Prevent Bone Loss: The implant post stimulates the jawbone just like a natural root, preventing the bone loss that always follows tooth loss.
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They Protect Healthy Teeth: A traditional bridge requires grinding down the two adjacent healthy teeth. An implant is self-supporting and leaves your other teeth untouched.
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They Restore Full Function: Eat your favorite foods with confidence. Implants do not slip, click, or shift.
The Dental Implant Process in Lakewood, CO
Getting a dental implant may seem intimidating, but Dr. Raines and our team make the process smooth and comfortable.
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The Consultation: You'll meet with Dr. Raines for a comprehensive exam. We use advanced digital imaging to assess your jawbone and plan your procedure with precision.
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Implant Placement: In a gentle in-office procedure, the titanium post is placed into your jawbone.
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Healing (Osseointegration): You will heal for several months as your jawbone permanently fuses with the implant.
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Final Restoration: Once healed, you'll return to our Lakewood office to have your beautiful, custom-made crown attached to the implant, completing your new smile.
Dr. Raines: A Lakewood Implant Dentist You Can Trust
Dr. Raines has done hundreds of lifetime dental implants and specializes in digital implant workflow solutions. This high-tech approach means you can even see your new smile before you begin treatment. We focus on optimizing every implant for:
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Cosmetics: Does it look beautiful and natural?
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Function: Does it impact correctly with your bite?
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Durability: Is it built to last a lifetime?
We are so confident in our work that we guarantee our implants for five years, as long as you maintain your regular cleanings and exams with our practice.
Don't let a missing tooth hold you back. Discover if you are a candidate for the most trusted dental implants in Lakewood, CO.
Learn more about our Affordable Dental Implant Treatments and schedule your consultation with Dr. Raines today.
