Dental Implants Surgery

Are Dental Implants are Right for You?

Dental implants surgery is an increasingly popular option for people with a broken or missing tooth/teeth. There are negatives and positives to weigh when considering dental implants. We'll talk about that later. First, let us talk about the procedure.

Phase 1: The missing or broken tooth is removed. Preparing the jaw for the dental implants can require some bone grafting.

If your jaw isn't able to support the implants a successful procedure is less likely. The jaw may be bolstered with artificial bone or a piece of bone from your body. It can take several months to generate enough new bone to support the implant.

Phase 2: an incision is made in the gums exposing the bone. Holes are drilled into the bone to insert the metal posts the roots of the implant. A temporary denture can be worn while bone forms around the posts, possibly taking months.

Phase 3: the abutment for the crown is attached to the post, either as a separate stage of the procedure or when the posts are installed. 1-2 weeks is required for healing.

Phase 4: your oral surgeon helps you to decide between a fixed or a removable crown. After the surgery, swelling of the gums or face, bruising of the skin or gums, pain in the area of the implants and minor bleeding may occur.