Dental Implant Procedure: What to Expect

Dental Implant Procedure: What to Expect

Dentists perform dental implant procedures by inserting artificial tooth roots on patients. They function and feel like natural teeth.  Dental implants can be an option if you have a missing tooth or teeth.




What Are Dental Implants?



Dental implants are artificial teeth roots that your dentist places into your jaw. They replace your tooth or help to hold a bridge. They blend naturally with your teeth. Dental implants are an option if you lose your teeth or tooth.




There are Two Types of Implants:



 
  • Endosteal (in the bone).
     

  • Subperiosteal (on the bone).




Benefits of Dental Implants



Dental implants have the following benefits:
 

  • They last for a long time if given proper care.
     

  • They have a success rate of 98 percent.
     

  • They help preserve your facial contour and jawbone by preventing the nearby teeth from shifting.
     

  • They offer cosmetic benefits if you have missing teeth. You can speak and chew with ease.
     

  • You can clean them the same way you clean your other teeth.
     

  • They do not slip or shift. 




How to Prepare for a Dental Implant Procedure



You will undergo a though evaluation process. Your doctor will give you a comprehensive dental exam. A crucial part of this assessment is to check the state of your jawbone. A healthy jawbone can maintain the implant. If it is too soft or thin, a bone graft can be an option before implantation. Your gums should also be periodontal disease-free.




What to Expect During the Procedure



If you are getting an endosteal implant, your surgeon will cut your gums open to expose your jawbone. They will drill holes into the bone where the implant post should be and implant it into your jawbone. You will still have a gap where the tooth should be.


For a subperiosteal implant, your doctor places it above or on the bone. There will be no drilling. But no matter what implant you receive, you can experience swelling and discomfort afterward.


After placing the implant post, it may take two to six months for enough bone to grow around it. This process of joining with the bone is osseointegration. Your jawbone becomes strong and grows around the dental implant to keep it firm and in place.


When osseointegration is complete, surgery to place abutment is necessary. This procedure is crucial for placing the piece where the dental crown will attach. Your oral surgeon will reopen your gums to attach the abutment onto the dental implant. 


After two weeks of gum healing, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth. You can opt for removable or fixed artificial teeth. Your dentist mounts a removable one onto a metal frame then attaches it onto the abutment. If you opt for a fixed one, your dentist can screw it or cement it permanently onto the abutment.




Recovery and Aftercare



Undergoing the dental implant procedure can leave you with pain, swelling, bruising, and minor bleeding. Your doctor can tell you to eat soft foods, warm soup, and cold foods as you continue healing. You may get a recommendation to use over-the-counter pain medication to relieve you of any pain.


It is crucial to practice good oral hygiene. Periodontal disease can impact dental implants if your dental hygiene is poor. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly, and go for your follow-up dental appointments.




For more about dental implants, visit Smile Institute Miami at our office in Miami, Florida. You can also call (305) 590-5228 to book an appointment today.

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