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Dental Implants

What is a dental implant?

Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces the roots of the teeth with screw-like posts and the missing tooth is replaced by an artificial one that works and looks more like real ones.

Procedures

Step 1

The first and foremost step in the process of dental implants is Bone Grafting. If your jawbone isn't thick enough, you may need bone grafting before dental implant surgery. That's simply because, the powerful chewing action exerts great pressure and if it cannot support the implant later, the surgery would possibly fail.

Step 2

In the second stage, the dental implants are laced by your oral surgeon. A cut is made in your gums to expose the bones, and holes are drilled where the dental implant metal will be placed.

Step 3

Once the dental implant is fixed, Osseointegration takes place which is the process for the jawbone to grow into and unite with the surface of the dental implant. This process takes several months but provides a solid base for your new artificial tooth.

Step 4

After the osseointegration is complete, additional surgery is carried out to place the abutment. An abutment is a piece where the crown will be eventually attached.

Step 5

Once the gums are healed, more impressions will be taken of your mouth and teeth to make the crown. A crown is fitted only when the jawbones are strong enough to support the new teeth.

Aftercare

Generally, after every surgery, you may be advised to eat soft foods which would be beneficial for the teeth.

The stitches placed in your mouth should be removed after 7 to 10 days.

Good oral hygiene to be maintained using mouthwash/floss

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