Dental Implant

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically anchored into you jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. Implants are good solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like natural teeth.

Dental implants are typically made of titanium, a bio-compatible material that is accepted by the body and serves as a strong and sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. Your natural bone locks the implant into place by fusing, or attaching itself, to the implant.

The implant surgery is performed in the office, under local anesthesia. Some patients may choose to have oral sedation for their surgery. Depending on your medical history we may request that you see your physician prior to surgery for medical clearance.

TREATMENT FOR IMPLANTS

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   The implant process consists of two surgical procedures. During the first procedure, the implants are surgically placed into the bone. The gums tissue will heal in one to two weeks following surgery. The bone will heal slowly over the next several weeks.
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   The implants will integrate or fuse into the bone within five months (upper jaw) and six months (lower jaw). This are the average integration time.
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   After the initial bone-healing phase, a second surgical procedure or uncovering will be scheduled to expose the top of the implant. A healing abutment will be placed on the implant. This will allow the prosthodontist to start the restorative phase for implant crown. Once the uncovering is completed, the prosthodontist will start with impressions for your implant crown. After impression you will be scheduled for to more visits for core try in and final cementation.

It is important the patients maintain their implants with regular dental visits. Implants must be properly cleaned and cared for just like natural teeth. Although implants do not decay or become abscessed, the gum tissue and surrounding bone are still vital and need to be kept healthy

We cannot guarantee dental implants. There are reasons why natural teeth fail or are lost. The same may apply to implants. Bone behaves differently in different individuals and your overall health is important. Excessive smoking and drinking along with poor oral hygiene can cause implants to fail. These behaviors have a negative affect on bone and gum tissue, which have a negative affect on implants