Who Needs Dental Implants?
Someone who has lost a tooth or multiple teeth may choose implants over a bridge or dentures. Implants are permanent, fixed in your mouth, and help prevent jawbone loss, which no other tooth replacement option can do.
Preparing for Dental Implants
Before receiving dental implants, your dentist will work with you to improve your oral health. This includes having a deep cleaning to remove bacteria and ensure the implant site is sterile. Some people who have serious bone loss from missing teeth or decay may need to undergo bone grafting, which strengthens the jaw bone to ensure it can hold future implants.
Patients who need bone grafting require an additional healing period before the implant surgery. Typically, bone grafting before implants requires an additional several months to heal before placement.
If you don’t require bone grafting, then placing a dental implant takes approximately one hour per tooth.
Placing Dental Implants
Though each patient’s needs differ, you can expect dental implant surgery to last between one to two hours for each implant being placed. This will depend on the conditions and the type of implants.
Overall, it can take five to eight months for the entire permanent dental implant procedure to be completed. At the end of this period, your dentist will place a permanent porcelain crown to cover your implant. The final result is a natural-looking artificial tooth that looks and feels like your own.
Will The Results Last Forever?
Most patients who care for their dental implants can keep them for decades. These are designed to be a permanent solution that fully restores your smile without needing replacements or touch-ups.
Let’s Talk About Your Smile
A smile you love is closer than you think.
If you are considering dental implants to restore your smile, visit us at Gold Dental Solutions Golden, CO. To arrange your smile consultation, please call us at 303-277-9600, or fill out our online form.
