The dental implant process is gaining traction and quickly rising in popularity. This is because it is the only treatment method for missing teeth that leaves patients with beautiful replacement teeth that look and feel just like natural teeth. With results like these, many of our current and prospective patients have expressed the idea that the dental implant process must be very complicated and intense. Here at the Altschuler Periodontic and Implant Center, we are happy to say that this is not true. In response to these claims, Dr. Altschuler is blogging today from his Gainesville, FL office to give an overview of the dental implant process and the steps involved.
A Straightforward Process for a Perfect Smile
The dental implant process is actually not all that complicated to follow. In fact, it can be broken down into four easy steps, which include:
Consultation
Every journey to a beautiful restored smile begins with a consultation with Dr. Altschuler. During your consultation, the doctor will perform a thorough examination to discover if treatment with dental implants will help your personal needs. He will also take the time to answer any additional questions you may have about the procedure. Dr. Altschuler may also recommend a supplementary procedure, such as bone grafting or soft tissue augmentation, if you lack the necessary foundation needed to support implants.
Procedure
During your procedure, Dr. Altschuler will make a small incision on your gums, exposing your jawbone. The implant fixture will then be placed in the empty spot left by your missing tooth. Once in place, the incision will be stitched up so that your jaw can heal from the procedure. An abutment and temporary replacement tooth may be placed at this point, though it is not unusual to wait until after the recovery period before attaching anything to your implant fixture.
Recovery
The recovery period is the most important part of the implant process as this is when osseointegration occurs. Osseointegration is the process of your implant fixture being accepted by your jawbone and surrounding gums as a natural part of your anatomy. This is possible because dental implants are made from titanium, a metal the body does not recognize as foreign. This process is what allows your implants to work and feel just like natural teeth.
Replacement
Once the healing period has had enough time to complete, you will return to our office to have your replacement teeth attached. Our replacement teeth are custom made for you, and are based on scans we will take of your own, natural teeth. This ensures that once your restoration is in place, no one will even be able to tell the difference between your natural and artificial teeth.
Call and Schedule a Consultation in Gainesville, FL
While it is true that the dental implant process can take longer than other teeth restoration treatments, the results that implants are capable of delivering more than make up for this fact. Only dental implants provide a comfortable and stable solution to missing teeth. If you would like to find out whether or not you might be a good candidate for treatment with dental implants, we recommend you contact us and schedule a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Altschuler today. We look forward to helping you restore your smile soon!
