Dental Implants Recovery Processes

Congratulations on your attempt to use a dental implant to replace your missing tooth. Implants are the most stable and best possible restorations with outstanding results. How long you wait for the implant after removal depends on how much structure of bone and tissue is there. We will decide the duration of your care after taking a 3D scan of the region.

  • Instant Positioning

You can place an implant right after you remove your tooth if you have sufficient bone in the area around the extraction site to stabilize the dental implant. The implant must bond to the bone for 3-6 months in a procedure called osseointegration, in which the prosthesis crown will be installed. Implants completely restore the shape and function of the tooth and yield amazing results.

  • Fast Positioning

The early implant placement means that the implant is placed 2-3 months after removal and is better positioned for the bone healing process. For the first three months after removal, early implants will be inserted within that time period as two thirds of bone restoration occurs. Also, we have to wait until the implant is healed and fixed to the bone before inserting the prosthetic tooth, which normally takes three to six more months.

  • Placement postponed

If at the extraction site you have inadequate bone, we may need bone grafting before the implant is placed. You may require 3-6 months to cure after the operation, and the area is prepared for the implant. You will have to wait 3-6 more months for your permanent prosthesis crown to fit.

  • Why Do You Want Implants?

The procedure can be long, but it's worth waiting and trying. The only alternatives available to healthy natural teeth are implants. These are robust and reliable, providing an ongoing solution for restoring the look, sound and function of the missing tooth. Implants are the only available restorations that help protect the bone because they act like the natural roots of the tooth. Your implants have the ability to last a lifetime with proper treatment.

Book your schedule with Comprehensive Dentistry in OKC. Our experts can nail with the dental implant process.

Disclaimer: This content is not a professional dental or medical advice and does not imply a relationship between patient and care provider or the doctors.

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