When getting new dental implants, you will most likely need more than one dental expert to treat you. A periodontist or oral surgeon will place implants in the jawbone and the prosthodontist will make your dentures, bridges or crowns to look more natural. A dental specialist will then place the implants and coordinate treatment with the general dentist. Depending on the type and manufacturer of implant device, the approach used by dentists may differ. In a typical case, the dentist will take the following steps.
Before Implant Placement
Before dental implants in HI can be placed in your mouth, you need to fulfill the following conditions:
* It is required that you have enough bone in the jaw
* You should also be free of any periodontal disease
* You should not be a smoker
* Patients should not have an autoimmune disease or taking medicines for such conditions
* Individuals who have had radiation therapy to neck and head do not qualify
* People with uncontrolled diabetes are also not recommended
Placing Implants
Many dental implants require a two-step process, although newer implants are usually placed in one. Below is a description of how the two-step process works.
First procedure
You will be given pain medicine and antibiotics before the dentist uses a local anesthesia. An incision is made in the gums and the implant placed through the hole. After surgery, you will be provided with pain medicine and antibiotics as well as dates for future treatments and a set of instructions that you need to follow in order to accelerate the healing process.
Second procedure
Once the implants have successfully integrated with the surrounding bone, the surgeon will need to replace the protective screw on the implant with a metal healing collar that helps the gum heal itself around the implant correctly.
In a tiny percentage of cases, implants do not integrate successfully with the jawbone and your dentist will either:
* Remove the implant and replace it with a slightly wider one
* Remove the implants and do grafting of the bone in the empty spaces allowing affected area to heal before making another attempt
You will be required to go to the prosthodontist or dentist after about two to three weeks following the second dental implants surgery. The visit helps in starting the process of getting your denture, bridge or crown made. For more information, visit the website.
