DENTAL IMPLANT WORTH THE TIME?

Getting a dental implant worth the time? It can be challenging to make for various reasons, including the extended recovery time, surgical procedure, and cost. One of the most significant advantages of this selection is that your teeth are almost certainly fixed for life. Some people would seek implants to replace teeth that have been missing for a long time, remove dentures, or fix recently missing teeth due to decay, gum disease, infection, or damage. Depending on the type of implant, the length of treatment varies. The number of implants inserted, where they are placed in the mouth, and whether or not bone grafting is required can influence the duration of the whole procedure.

REASONS BEHIND VS. TIME:

The time it takes to install the implant and replace the teeth might be affected by various factors. A single implant may take around half an hour; multiple implants will naturally take longer. However, keep in mind that the entire process can take several months from start to completion.

• If the tooth was extracted owing to an infection in the root or gum, treatment might take longer. Before installing an implant, your dentist may recommend waiting a few months after removing the tooth to allow the infection to cure.
• If the bone in your jaw needs to be grown up before implants can be placed, you will require bone grafting, which will lengthen the time it takes to complete your treatment.

GENERIC TIMELINE:

BEFORE:

Before beginning any procedure, your dentist will want to schedule a complete check-up to properly assess the health of your mouth through X-rays and potentially 3D imaging. This stage is required to establish whether your jawbone and gums can sustain an implant, and the dentist assesses the optimal treatment plan for you.

DURING:

Following a thorough examination, surgery is scheduled. This will be the procedure's first surgical step. The titanium implant will be placed in your jaw bone below the gums by your dentist. Each implant typically takes between 1-and 2 hours to complete. After this stage is completed, most dentists recommend a 3-month wait before fully restoring the tooth replacement. The healing phase is critical to the success of the dental implant. Allowing sufficient time to integrate into the bone will ensure proper restoration in the end.

AFTER:

After healing, the final step is proper fitting of the abutment (tiny shock absorber) and crown into the site. This stage frequently entails exposing the gums to secure the implant for an adequately fitted abutment and crown. Once the abutment is in place, the dentist will fix your artificial crown and complete the dental implant procedure.

IN A NUTSHELL

The dental implant surgery would most likely take between three and nine months from start to finish. The length of the therapy is determined by your dental characteristics, such as if you have a bone recession or gum disease. Your dentist's implant procedure also influences the time required to accomplish this treatment.

Contact your Walnut Creek Implant dentist, Massood Darvishzadeh, DDS at Dental Implant Solutions today for more information about dental implants.

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