After having a tooth pulled, most patients can’t wait to fill in the socket with a dental implant. Dental implants in Houston, TX are recommended to many people who have lost a tooth due to decay, trauma or disease. Knowing what to expect before the surgery will make the process easier to understand.
Sedation for Pain
No one is fully coherent when getting Dental Implants Toronto. Most surgeons choose to sedate their patients. This means the patient is still responsive during surgery, although in many cases, the patient will not remember anything.
Depending on the dentist’s preferences, they may use oral or IV sedation. For oral sedation, a pill is taken before surgery, which helps the patient fully relax. IV sedation, also known as conscious sedation, is administered through a needed. Both are proven methods for blocking pain during implant surgery.
Inserting the Implant
After the anesthesia has taken effect, the surgeon will begin to place the implant. An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone. Holes are drilled into the bone, which will support the implant. A metal implant post is then inserted into these holes.
In some cases, the patient will not have enough jaw bone to support the implant. This is common if the patient waited a long time after losing the tooth to get an implant. Gum disease may also cause the bone recession. When this happens, the surgeon will also perform a bone graft.
Healing and the Final Crown
Once the initial surgery is complete, the patient will have to wait for the site to heal. It can take several weeks or months for the implant post to fully bond with the jaw bone. When the healing is complete, the implant will be strong enough to support a dental crown.
The surgeon will attach the dental crown to the abutment, which is the part of the implant visible above the gum-line. The new crown will match the patient’s natural teeth. Once it’s in place, the process is finally complete.
Anyone considering a dental implant to replace a missing tooth should visit Copperfield Dentistry for a full evaluation. Implants are very realistic, and only you will know there is one in your mouth.
