With dental implants in Salem, OR, you can permanently replace missing teeth and enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile for life.

Dental Implants in Salem, OR

Missing teeth can affect more than your smile. They can make it harder to eat, speak clearly, and feel confident in everyday situations. At Riverfront Dental, Dr. Scott Howe restores dental implants in Salem, OR, with custom-made crowns that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

If you're considering dental implants or have already had an implant placed, we're here to help you complete your smile. Dr. Howe works closely with a trusted local oral surgeon who surgically places the implant. Once the implant has healed, you'll return to Riverfront Dental for a custom restoration that blends beautifully with your natural teeth.

What Is a Dental Implant Restoration?

A dental implant is made up of three parts:

The titanium implant post, which is surgically placed into the jawbone by an oral surgeon
The abutment, which connects the implant to the restoration
The custom dental crown, which is designed and placed by Dr. Howe at Riverfront Dental

The finished restoration looks and functions much like a natural tooth, allowing you to smile, chew, and speak with confidence.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the most reliable and natural-looking solutions for replacing missing teeth. They're considered the "gold standard" of tooth replacement and have a high success rate of 90 to 98 percent.

Restore Your Overall Smile

We carefully design each custom implant crown to match the size, shape, and color of your surrounding teeth. This approach creates a seamless restoration that looks natural, feels comfortable, and helps you smile confidently.

Enjoy Better Comfort and Function

Because dental implants are securely anchored in the jawbone, they feel stable when you eat and speak. Unlike removable appliances, implant restorations don't shift or move during daily activities.

Support Your Long-Term Oral Health

Replacing missing teeth helps maintain proper spacing between your teeth and restores your bite. Dental implants also stimulate the jawbone through the implant post, helping preserve bone after tooth loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every dental implant treatment is unique, but most patients can expect the process to take several months from start to finish. While the timeline may seem longer than other tooth replacement options, dental implants are designed to provide a stable, long-lasting solution that closely mimics the look and function of a natural tooth.

What Happens During the Dental Implant Process?

At Riverfront Dental, Dr. Scott Howe restores dental implants after they have been surgically placed by a trusted local oral surgeon in Salem, OR. Following dental implant placement, your jawbone needs time to heal and fuse with the titanium implant via a process called osseointegration. This healing period typically takes several months and creates a strong foundation for your new tooth.

Once the implant has fully healed, you'll return to Riverfront Dental for your custom implant crown. Dr. Howe carefully designs the restoration to match your surrounding teeth in color, shape, and size to create a seamless result.

Dental Implants Are the Gold Standard

Although dental implants require patience, many patients find the long-term benefits well worth the investment. A properly restored implant can provide years of reliable function while allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. They permanently replace tooth roots and mimic the anatomy, function, comfort, and appearance of natural teeth. This is why they're the gold standard!

Call us today to learn more about dental implants in Salem, OR.

What to Expect During the Dental Implant Process

Restoring a dental implant is a team effort designed to provide long-lasting results:

Consultation and Treatment Planning — Dr. Howe will examine your smile, discuss your goals, and determine whether a dental implant is the right option. If you're a candidate, we'll coordinate your care with a trusted local oral surgeon.
Implant Placement — The implant post is surgically placed by a surgeon, like Peak Oral Surgery. Over the next several months, the implant naturally fuses with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration.
Custom Implant Crown — Once healing is complete, you'll return to Riverfront Dental. Dr. Howe will take detailed impressions and place a custom crown that fits comfortably, restores your bite, and blends naturally with your smile.

Custom Dental Implant Restorations

At Riverfront Dental, we use modern technology to make every step of the dental implant restoration process more precise, comfortable, and predictable. Digital imaging allows Dr. Howe to evaluate your jawbone, surrounding teeth, and oral structures with exceptional accuracy, while digital impressions eliminate the need for messy traditional molds. This technology helps us design implant restorations that fit comfortably, function naturally, and blend seamlessly with your smile.

Dr. Scott Howe believes every restoration should look natural, feel comfortable, and restore confident function. He takes the time to explain your treatment options, answer your questions, and ensure your implant crown complements your smile and bite. As a locally owned practice, Riverfront Dental is committed to honest recommendations and personalized care. From your initial consultation to your final restoration, our team is focused on helping you regain a healthy, complete smile with results that are built to last.

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Dr. Scott Howe

Dentist and Practice Owner

Dr. Scott Howe's connection to Riverfront Dental began long before he became the practice owner. As a patient growing up, he experienced firsthand the welcoming environment created by Dr. Tom Dugan. While in high school, he shadowed Dr. Dugan and discovered that dentistry combined two of his favorite interests: science and working with his hands. Seeing the positive impact a dentist could have on people's lives inspired him to pursue the profession, and he has never looked back.

Dr. Howe earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Willamette University in ...

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Dental Implant Restorations in Salem, OR

Riverfront Dental is here to help you achieve a long-lasting smile with implant dentistry. Dr. Scott Howe provides custom implant restorations that restore your smile's appearance, comfort, and function.

Contact Riverfront Dental today to schedule your dental implant consultation in Salem, OR, and learn how an implant restoration can help you smile with confidence again.

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Panoramic x-rays capture a complete view of your mouth, including your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. They help evaluate overall oral health and identify issues that may not be visible during a regular exam.

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Dr. Howe and the whole team at Riverfront Dental were fantastic from start to finish. The office is bright, clean, and calming; check-in was quick and I didn’t wait long. Dr. Howe’s calm manner always put me at ease. I left feeling well cared for and confident in my oral health. Highly recommend for anyone looking for professional, friendly dental care.

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