The process of getting implants has two parts, the placement of a screw that acts as a replacement for the missing root. This procedure requires a specialist usually an oral surgeon, periodontist, or endodontist. The next part of the implant process is the restoration phase. This part of the treatment is when our dentist will attach an abutment and a customized crown to the screw already in your mouth. This attachment will restore your tooth, hence the name of the treatment.
The restoration phase of dental implants is straightforward. It will take place after the screw is a securely grafted part of your jaw, this process is osseointegration. While it is difficult to predict how long it will take the screw to integrate to your jaw, the process usually takes three to six months.
After osseointegration, our dental expert will begin your restoration process by attaching an abutment to the screw which is in your mouth. The abutment helps hold your new crown. We will also measure and size the space you have for the new tooth. Our dentist uses these measurements, as well as possible tooth impressions while crafting your new tooth.
You have other restoration options, but these depend on your overall oral health as well as the location of the implant.
If the replacement tooth is in a very prominent position, you may have a temporary restoration crafted and placed to maintain your smile while the screw fuses in the gum.
You also have an option for immediate restoration where the screw, abutment, and crown are put in place by a specialist during one office visit. Dentists rarely recommended this procedure because it has a lower success rate than waiting until the screw fully fuses to the jaw.
If you have concerns or would like more information regarding dental implant restorations, do not hesitate to contact our office.
