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What to Expect During the Dental Implant Procedure

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Implants are posts placed into the jawbone to support a crown or bridge. They look and feel like natural teeth and will last for many years.

Most people choose this option over dentures because they’re more durable and look like your real teeth.

Here’s what to expect at a dental clinic near me during a dental implant procedure.

What Is a Dental Implant Procedure?

A dental implant procedure is accomplished by placing a dental implant in the lower or upper jawbone. A dentist will make an incision in your gum tissue to expose the bone where the tooth used to be. The dentist will then place a screw into the bone and allow it to heal. 

Once healed around the screw, enough new bone will be present for an artificial tooth to be attached to it using a screw system within the implant. A special adhesive is used to attach artificial teeth onto each screw; this process is known as abutment attachment.

Steps Involved In Dental Implant Procedure at a Dental Clinic Near Me

  • 1. X-rays

The dentist will take X-rays to make sure the jawbone is healthy enough to support the implant and that there are no other problems with teeth or bone. The X-rays will also help determine how many implants are needed for optimal dental health.

  • 2. Creating Impression Impressions

Your dentist will take an impression of your mouth, which will make a replica of your teeth and gums. They will also measure your mouth and fill soft liquid-like alginate or polyvinyl siloxane into a plastic or metal impression tray. 

The U-shaped plastic or metal impression tray is what you’ll bite into. After a minute or two, the liquid will have solidified into a rubber mass. The tray will then be removed and transferred to a lab for processing.

  • 3. Tooth Extraction

If the problem tooth is still there, it will have to be removed. Tooth extraction can be done concurrently with implant placement. Your dentist will explain the sort of anesthesia they intend to employ, but a local injection will provide pain-free treatment.

  • 4. Implant Insertion

The surgeon will incise the gum tissue under local or general anesthesia. The implant is placed into a bone graft, which may be taken from the patient’s jawbone. The bone graft fuses with the recipient site and creates a space for the implant to be seated into the jawbone. Over time, new bone fills in around the implant and stabilizes it. 

  • 5. Abutment Placement

Your jawbone will integrate with the dental implant as it heals. This procedure can take weeks or even months to complete. After your dentist has established that your implant is solid enough, an abutment is placed on it to link the implant and the crown.

A dental torque wrench is used to tighten the abutment to stay in place when chewing. You won’t feel anything but a little pressure, thanks to local anesthetics.

  • 6. Adding the Crown

After your gums heal, your dentist will create your fake teeth or crowns. You will have the option of a detachable or permanent implant.

Summary

Dental implants make good replacements for missing teeth. These artificial teeth can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, and they will last for many years after the dental implant procedure.

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