Dental Implants are titanium screws that are placed inside the jawbone as a replacement for tooth roots. It is a restorative procedure that aids the functionality of the teeth. At Enhanced Smiles, the dentist suggests dental implants for patients who prefer to restore their missing tooth.
Patients with one or more missing teeth are eligible for dental implant treatment. But the patient must reach full growth of their jawbone. They should have good bone strength to hold the implant in place. The patient should have good dental health for better recovery after implant surgery.
The treatment begins through a comprehensive dental checkup of the patient. It helps to gain more knowledge about the patients' dental health. Digital imaging systems are used to obtain images of the teeth and the mouth. The dentists can understand if the patient is an appropriate candidate for dental implants through the tests.
The first step of the treatment is the extraction of the damaged tooth from the mouth. An incision is made on the gum to remove the tooth using dental tools. It is stitched back and allowed to heal completely.
The dentists place the titanium implant inside the jawbone in the following dental appointment. A recovery period of a few weeks is required for the implant to merge entirely with the jawbone. Dentists refer to this process as osseointegration.
An abutment must be placed on the implant to hold the artificial tooth in place. It is a minor surgical procedure that includes the incision of the gums. The recovery period from the process requires two weeks.
The artificial dental prostheses are attached to the abutment in the last dental appointment. The patient can choose a crown or denture according to their preference.
The dentists advise the patient to follow good dental care to heal the implant site properly. Minor discomfort after the treatment is normal and can be reduced by taking the over-the-counter pills prescribed by the dentist. The patient should make sure that they avoid damaging habits like smoking. Visit the dentist for follow-up checkups to analyze the healing process.
Please visit Enhanced Smiles, located at Tukwila, WA, to know more about dental implants and other dental services. Dial (206) 575-1000 and schedule an appointment with the dentistry to receive a complete dental checkup.
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