Dental Implants in Hopkins & St. Paul
Permanent tooth replacement — with sedation options for anxious patients
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into your jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone — a process called osseointegration. Once healed, a custom crown is attached on top, giving you a permanent, natural-looking replacement tooth.
Unlike dentures or bridges, implants are a permanent solution. They look, feel, and function like natural teeth. They don’t slip, don’t require adhesives, and don’t put stress on surrounding teeth.
Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants are a smaller version of a traditional implant. They are about half the diameter of a standard implant and are often used when there isn’t enough bone width to support a full-size implant.
Mini implants can also be used to stabilize loose lower dentures — a common and frustrating problem for denture wearers. The procedure is less invasive than traditional implants and often requires less healing time.
Not everyone is a candidate for mini implants. Our team will evaluate your bone density, gum health, and overall oral health to determine which option is right for you.
Replacing a missing tooth is one of the best investments you can make in your long-term oral health.
Unlike dentures or bridges, implants preserve your jawbone, protect surrounding teeth, and give you a permanent solution that looks and feels completely natural. We offer implants at both our Hopkins and St. Paul offices, with sedation available for anxious patients.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most adults in good general health are candidates for dental implants. The most important factors are having enough bone density to support the implant and healthy gum tissue. If you have bone loss, there may still be options — including mini implants.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have one or more missing teeth
- Have fully developed jawbones
- Have adequate bone density
- Have healthy gum tissue
- Are committed to good oral hygiene
Conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, or significant bone loss may affect your eligibility. Your dentist will review your full health history at your consultation and help you understand all of your options.
Sedation Options for Implant Patients
Dental implant procedures can feel overwhelming — especially if you are anxious about dental treatment. At Shamblott Family Dentistry, sedation options are available at both our Hopkins and St. Paul offices to help you feel calm and comfortable throughout your procedure.
We offer oral sedation and IV sedation depending on your level of anxiety and the complexity of your treatment. Many patients tell us they have little or no memory of the procedure afterward.
If dental fear has been holding you back from replacing a missing tooth, sedation dentistry may be the answer.
Schedule Your Dental Implant Consultation
Whether you are missing one tooth or several, our team can help you find the right solution. Dental implants and mini implants are available at both our Hopkins and St. Paul offices, with sedation options for anxious patients.
Hopkins Office
33 South 10th St., Suite 250, Hopkins, MN 55343
St. Paul Office
400 Selby Avenue, Suite A, St. Paul, MN 55102