How is dental implant surgery performed?

The placement of dental implants and artificial teeth involves surgery that's often done in stages. The whole process can last three to nine months. This significant amount of time is need for the bone to heal and fully fuse with the implant.

What can be expect during dental implant surgery?
What type of dental implant surgery is needed depends on the type of implant used and the condition of a person's jawbone. Most often, the dental implant cylinder is placed in the jawbone, followed by healing that can last for several months. Following this, the abutment is placed and secured and some healing time is required for this as well. As a final step, the artificial tooth is placed, which is also called the implant prosthesis or crown.