What the Dental Implant Procedure Involves

To begin, you will need to determine your options with your team of doctors. It will then be decided if you are a candidate for the implants. A complete dental and medical history will need to be taken, as well as x-rays and a oral examination. If you are a good candidate, the procedure is as follows:

1. Placement of the implant or implants into the bone. This is often done employing local anesthesia along with conscious sedation. Following surgery there is a healing time of about 6-12 weeks. During this time, the implants fuse to the bone by a process referred to as osseointegration.

2. The abutment is secured to the implant. This is a quick procedure and does not usually need anesthesia. The purpose of the abutment is to facilitate the attachment of the appropriate replacement tooth or teeth.

3. The restorative dentist takes impressions and then make an artificial tooth that will be secured to the implants. Once finished, your mouth and smile will have natural looking beauty and functionality.