The Process of Getting Dental Implants: Step-by-Step Guide
One of the popular and usually applied treatments for changing teeth,dental implants restore missing teeth logically. If you're thinking of going for dental implants, then it becomes very important to know the procedure. This step-by-step director resolve walk you through the whole journey and help you be well-prepared for what is ahead in terms of expectations.
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Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, you will most likely need to take an x-ray; a CT scan may also be necessary, and impressions of your teeth are made. You may also need to see some of the following specialists:
- General Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Orthodontist
- Periodontist
- Prosthodontist
- Ear, nose, and throat specialist, or ENT
Since will be going over your medical history, please let your dentist know if you have any underlying issues that could make the treatment more difficult. Before beginning the tooth implant operation, you must address any level of gum disease that may be present. If everythingappears normal, the dentist will create a treatment plan specifically tailored to your tooth implant situation. It is recommended that you give up smoking for the duration of receiving a dental implant. To support the tooth implant , your doctor assesses whether you require a bone graft. If this is the case, explain to you the specifics of a bone splicing process and how it fits into the various stages of your dental implant. Additionally, shall discuss After you have gone through your treatment plan and approved it, get started on your journey to a new tooth using special software and scanning technology that makes a virtual map of your jawbone and pinpoints the ideal position for your dental implant.
Tooth Extraction
In case the tooth is injured or decayed, it may be necessary to extract it before the placement of an implant. This step is important in ensuring that the basis for the dental implant is clean and healthy.
This is an additional preparation step that not all dentists take, but it's well worth it. A digitally guided procedure is much more accurate than manual implant procedures, so your implant will be placed with very high precision.
Bone Grafting (as needed)
When there isn't sufficient jawbone to support a dental implant , then bone grafting is needed. Typically, the bone is removed from one part of your body and grafted into the jawbone; sometimes it is synthetic. Such a procedure thickens the jawbone so it will be able to hold the implant but will add to the time required for your tooth implant process by a fair amount. In most cases, a bone graft may take anywhere from 4 to 12 months to heal. More highly, this needs several follow-up visits to guarantee proper healing.
Implant Placement
And then, the big day! Your dentist is going to anesthetize the damaged area so that you won't feel anything. Then, a very small titanium post, resembling some kind of screw, is fitted precisely into your jaw. It's the base of your new tooth. You will have a totally new smile once the gum tissue is fixed by the dentist!
Osseointegration
Right after the placement, osseointegration starts. This is where the implant fuses with the jawbone to provide a very firm base for the artificial tooth. The process of osseointegration takes months. During this period, follow-ups are regularly done to see the progress of healing.
Abutment Placement
When the tooth implant has been implanted and is secure, you will return to the dentist for your abutment to be fitted. This, again, is another surgical procedure where your dentist has to reopen the site surgically before attaching abutments or extension pieces to your dental implants. It will then be stitched, and you will have to undergo another healing period.
Placing the Crown
The last step is attaching the replacement tooth to the abutment, known as a crown. Impressions: An impression is taken to make a custom crown in a shade and of a shape and size that will match your natural teeth.
Crown fitting: Fit the prepared crown on the abutment. The fitting should be smooth, with appropriate retention and satisfactory contact.
Conclusion
Though dental implants may take months, the end product is permanent and appears very natural in cases of missing teeth. We at Dr. Contractor believe in offering our patients top-notch dental care and making sure that your entire implant procedure goes smoothly and is successful. If you have any questions or are wondering about dental implants, request your consultation with us today.
