Dental Implants
Dental implants provide a durable, long-term solution for restoring missing teeth, improving oral function, and aesthetics. It is generally considered an effective method for addressing tooth loss.
The Following Steps for Dental Implants
1. Initial Assessment
The treatment usually begins with an initial assessment. The dentist discusses the patient's dental condition, including the reasons for tooth loss and the patient's oral health history.
2. Bone Density Check
Before placing the implants, the dentist typically conducts a bone density check to ensure that the jawbone has sufficient density and quality to support the implants.
3. Surgical Planning
The dentist creates a personalized surgical plan, determining the number, location, and the date of the implant surgery.
4. Implant Placement
On the day of the surgery, the dentist implants the dental implant into the patient's jawbone. This often involves drilling a hole in the socket and securely placing the implant into the bone. This procedure typically requires local anesthesia.
5. Healing Period
The jawbone requires time to heal and fuse with the implant, a process known as the healing period. This may take several months.
6. Abutment Attachment
Once healing is complete, the dentist attaches an abutment to the implant. This abutment acts as a connector for the artificial tooth or crown, which is custom-made to match the patient's natural teeth.
7. Adjustment and Follow-up Care
The dentist ensures the implant's fit and bite, and provides oral care instructions. Patients need to continue with regular dental check-ups and maintenance.
The treatment usually begins with an initial assessment. The dentist discusses the patient's dental condition, including the reasons for tooth loss and the patient's oral health history.
2. Bone Density Check
Before placing the implants, the dentist typically conducts a bone density check to ensure that the jawbone has sufficient density and quality to support the implants.
3. Surgical Planning
The dentist creates a personalized surgical plan, determining the number, location, and the date of the implant surgery.
4. Implant Placement
On the day of the surgery, the dentist implants the dental implant into the patient's jawbone. This often involves drilling a hole in the socket and securely placing the implant into the bone. This procedure typically requires local anesthesia.
5. Healing Period
The jawbone requires time to heal and fuse with the implant, a process known as the healing period. This may take several months.
6. Abutment Attachment
Once healing is complete, the dentist attaches an abutment to the implant. This abutment acts as a connector for the artificial tooth or crown, which is custom-made to match the patient's natural teeth.
7. Adjustment and Follow-up Care
The dentist ensures the implant's fit and bite, and provides oral care instructions. Patients need to continue with regular dental check-ups and maintenance.
