DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY
A dental implant is a dental restoration that replaces the missing tooth roots with artificial implants. The purpose of this treatment is to provide support for an artificial replacement crown or bridge, which will look and feel like your natural teeth. They also can be used as part of a fixed or removable prosthesis to replace one or more missing teeth. Here is a quick overview of the things you need to know about dental implant surgery:
ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS PAINFUL?
The answer is no. It’s not painful at all. You may experience some minor discomfort when the dentist places the titanium pistol on the jawbone. But after that, it’s just like having a normal tooth.
HOW LONG DOES A DENTAL IMPLANT LAST?
A typical dental implant lasts 10-15 years. However, if you have any problems, such as infection, gum disease, or other complications, then they could last longer than that.
HOW LONG DOES THE DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY LAST?
The average dental implant surgery takes between 3-5 hours. During this time, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the gums and drills out a hole in the jawbone. Then he threads the titanium post through the holes, attaches it to the top of the jawbone, and covers it with a healing cap. Once everything heals up, the patient gets his new tooth, and it looks and feels exactly like his old one!
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?
There are many benefits to using dental implants. First off, they give you the ability to eat anything you want without worrying about damaging your new teeth. It means that eating foods that will typically cause damage to your current set of teeth. Secondly, dental implants allow you to smile confidently, knowing that your teeth won’t fall out. Thirdly, dental implants help prevent future health problems by preventing bacteria from building up under the gums. Finally, dental implants are highly durable because they are made out of metal.
BOTTOM LINE
Dental implant surgery is a straightforward process. Most people don’t even realize that they had the procedure done until their new tooth is ready to come in. If you think you might benefit from dental implants, reach out to us today. You will get all the information you need to decide whether or not to go forward with the procedure.
