In this section, we will try to clearly and step-by-step explain all segments of the implant placement process to eliminate any confusion.
First, you need to visit the clinic for a dental examination and general assessment. This is a necessary step that initiates all other steps. So, head to the clinic and consult with the dentist if you have any questions.
After assessing the condition of your mouth, if the patient agrees to dental implant placement, the next step is mandatory imaging.
Imaging with 3D orthopan and CBCT scans will determine if the height and width of the jawbone are sufficient to proceed with drilling. Due to the possibility that the screw cannot be placed because of insufficient jaw width, there is the option of bone grafting to prevent complications with nerves and sinuses, making imaging an essential factor.
After the imaging, and based on the scans, the dentist creates a treatment plan for the patient, which includes obtaining all medications needed before and after the surgical implant procedure.
Then, the implant placement process begins. If it is necessary to remove roots, decayed teeth, or teeth that are in the way, the tooth will be extracted first, and after the wound heals (usually after a week), the procedure can proceed. The implant procedure requires certain technical conditions to be met. Specifically, the patient must sign a consent form for the implant procedure. The surgical intervention can last from half an hour to several hours, depending on the number of screws.
After the screw is placed, the patient goes home and returns for a check-up the next day.
In the following months (up to four months), the jaw needs to adapt to the screw, and in cases of complete tooth loss, a temporary denture is provided.
Patients discuss with their doctor the color and shade of the dental crown, as well as its length and shape, and the patient chooses the appearance of their teeth. After placing temporary crowns, molds for permanent crowns are made, and abutments for each tooth are individually placed.
The entire process takes between one week and 14 days.
Then, the abutment is definitively tightened into the dental implant, and the cementing of the future dental crowns marks the end of the process.
Then, you can smile in front of the mirror and say, “Why on earth didn’t I take care of my teeth? But I still look fantastic!” It will take a few months to ensure that the implants are fully integrated into the bone, but with our excellent dentists, there is really no reason to worry.
