Dental Implant
A dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. The implant is then used to support a crown or other restoration to replace the missing tooth.
The process of getting a dental implant can take several months from start to finish, as the implant must first be placed and allowed to heal and integrate with the jawbone before the restoration can be attached. Dental implants are generally considered to be a safe and effective way to replace missing teeth, with a high success rate and low risk of complications.
How is dental implant surgery performed?
- Dental implant surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon. The first step in the procedure is to make an incision in the gum tissue to expose the underlying jawbone. The implant, which is a small titanium post, is then placed into a drilled hole in the jawbone. The gum tissue is then sutured closed around the implant.
- After the implant is placed, it must be allowed to heal and integrate with the jawbone, a process that can take several months. During this time, the implant will gradually become bonded to the surrounding bone tissue. Once the implant is securely integrated, a second surgery may be performed to attach an abutment, which is a small connector piece that will hold the crown or other restoration in place.
- After the abutment is in place, the dentist will take impressions of the area to create a custom-made crown or other restoration. The restoration is then attached to the abutment, completing the dental implant process.
