Dental Implants in Princeton, NJ

PROBLEM

What may bring you here

A missing or failing tooth can affect comfort, chewing, confidence, and the health of nearby teeth.

UNDERSTANDING

Understanding the treatment

A dental implant is a foundation placed in the jaw to support a replacement tooth. Successful planning considers bone, gums, bite, and long-term maintenance.

SPECIALIST PERSPECTIVE

Why focused training matters

Dr. Humayun has specialty training in oral implantology, periodontics, and advanced surgical techniques.

Every recommendation begins with your individual evaluation.

Specific results and timelines vary. No outcome is guaranteed.

YOUR PLAN

A clear path forward

01 Review your goals and dental history

02 Evaluate bone and soft tissue

03 Coordinate a staged, individualized plan

Periodontists: the dental implant experts

As specialists in treating gum tissue and the underlying bone, periodontists are uniquely qualified to place and maintain dental implants. Periodontists receive three additional years of training after dental school to master the surgical skills involved. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth.

Advantages of dental implants

• Appearance: replacement teeth are built to match the surrounding teeth

• Reliability: a well-maintained implant placed by a periodontist can last for many years

• Confidence: secured into the jaw, implants function like natural teeth when you smile, speak, and eat

• Comfort: implants fuse to the jawbone and need no adhesives

• Oral health: adjacent teeth are not altered to support the replacement

The treatment process

Dr. Humayun, in collaboration with your general dentist, develops a plan for your specific needs. The implant, a small titanium post, is placed into the jawbone; the bone then grows around it through osseointegration. Once fused, an abutment is placed and your restorative dentist affixes the replacement tooth. The full process, including any extraction and healing periods, can take several months depending on the plan.

Caring for implants

Because implants look and function like natural teeth, they require the same care: brushing twice a day, daily flossing, and regular check-ups including an annual comprehensive periodontal evaluation.