Not to be confused with Henderson, North Carolina. Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 106,740. Its county seat is Hendersonville. Henderson County is part of the Asheville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
1 Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, fits and functions like a natural tooth. Other options can lead to bone deterioration, and may interfere with eating, smiling, speaking and other activities of everyday life.  Built to last. Dental implants are a long-term solution. Traditional, tooth-supported dental bridges only last five to seven years, and with proper care often more than 10 years, but at some point they may need to be replaced. While dental implants may need periodic adjustments, they can last a lifetime when properly placed and cared for over time.
Bone grafting is generally needed if a tooth has been missing for a long time. During the first year of missing a tooth, bone is lost at double the rate of normal bone loss. This makes early placement of the artificial root critical to reducing the cost of dental implants and to reducing the amount of time that the dental implant process will take. Dental Implants Phase 2 â Artificial Root Placement. In Phase 2, the artificial root is placed in the bone and allowed to heal. The procedure itself takes 1 to 2 hours and the healing time is 3 to 6 months. During this time the titanium alloy (the same material used in joint replacement) implant will heal around and merge with the surrounding bone tissue. No other load bearing medical implant has as rapid healing or recovery times. Dental Implants Phase 3 â Placement of the Crown In Phase 3 an artificial tooth or crown is placed on the artificial root previously set into your jaw.