Explore the typical stages of the dental implant treatment
Missing teeth can impact your confidence and oral health. Dental implants offer a permanent and natural-looking solution,
but how long does the process take? This guide explores the typical timeline for dental implant treatment, giving you a clear picture of what to expect.
(1 Day) Discuss your dental goals and suitability for implants with your dentist. X-rays or CT scans might be taken to assess your jawbone health.
(Varies) Your dentist develops a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs. This may involve additional procedures like bone grafting.
(1-2 Hours per Implant) A surgical procedure where the implant posts are inserted into your jawbone. Recovery time typically involves swelling and discomfort for a few days.
(3-6 Months) The jawbone heals and fuses with the implant posts in a process called osseointegration. During this time, you might wear temporary teeth.
(1-2 Weeks) A small connector piece (abutment) is attached to the implant post to support the crown.
(1 Day) The permanent dental crown, custom-made to match your existing teeth, is secured onto the abutment.
Replacing multiple teeth will take longer than replacing a single tooth.
If bone grafting is necessary to strengthen the jawbone, it adds additional healing time.
Healing rates can vary from person to person.
Consult your dentist to discuss your specific needs and create a personalized treatment plan with a tailored timeline. They can answer your questions and guide you through the entire process.
While the typical dental implant process takes several months, the long-term benefits outweigh the wait. You can enjoy a beautiful, functional, and permanent smile that enhances your confidence and oral health.
The CLEAR ALIGNER splint is clear and transparent, almost invisible which enables youto talk and laugh without restrictions or impediment.
The high-quality splint makes your mouth feel good. It is pleasantly smooth, with no poking braces or wires.
You can take the aligners out at any time and put them in again quickly and easily, e.g., when eating or cleaning.
You can easily keep the CLEAR ALIGNER clean, e.g., using toothpaste and tooth brush. Since the aligners can be removed during brushing, maintaining oral hygiene during aligners treatment is never difficult.
The aligners treatment achieves optimal and accurate results in a short period of time. Treatment duration can be shorter compared to conventional fixed orthodontic treatment.
Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that are a transparent, plastic form of dental braces used to adjust teeth.
Treatment begins with taking x-rays and photographs for diagnostic purposes, followed by capturing the patient's bite, teeth, and gums via a bite registration and polyvinyl siloxane impressions or an intra-oral digital scanner. The latter method has greatly increased in popularity in recent years as digital scanning technology has improved. The computerized model suggests stages between the current and desired teeth positions, and aligners are created for each stage. Each aligner is worn for 22 hours a day for one to two weeks.These slowly move the teeth into the position agreed between the orthodontist and the patient. Before starting the treatment, tooth-coloured small tags are placed on some teeth, which help in movement of these teeth. These are called as attachments. Patients are recalled in 2-3 months interval to review the progress of the treatment.
TRANSPARENT The CLEAR ALIGNER splint is clear and transparent, almost invisible which enables youto talk and laugh without restrictions or impediment.
COMFORTABLEThe high-quality splint makes your mouth feel good. It is pleasantly smooth, with no poking braces or wires.
REMOVABLE
You can take the aligners out at any time and put them in again quickly and easily, e.g., when eating or cleaning.
HYGIENIC
You can easily keep the CLEAR ALIGNER clean, e.g., using toothpaste and tooth brush. Since the aligners can be removed during brushing, maintaining oral hygiene during aligners treatment is never difficult.
EFFECTIVE
The aligners treatment achieves optimal and accurate results in a short period of time. Treatment duration can be shorter compared to conventional fixed orthodontic treatment.
AFFORDABLE
In many cases, the therapy is more cost effective than other types of treatment for correcting the position of teeth.
NO FOOD RESTRICTIONS
Since aligners can be removed before eating, there are no food restrictions and you can have any food of your choice during treatment.
LESS PAINFUL
The amount of force delivered by aligners is calibrated, so treatment with aligners is painless.
In many cases, the therapy is more cost effective than other types of treatment for correcting the position of teeth.
If your gums are tender to the touch, or even without touch, you may have root canal pain. When at the dentist, be sure to mention your tender gums.
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