What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a revolutionary solution for replacing missing teeth, providing a permanent and natural-looking alternative to dentures and bridges. They offer superior stability, functionality, and aesthetics, restoring both the appearance and health of your smile.
Surgical Phase (with Surgical Guide)
The process of placing dental implants using a surgical guide ensures precision and optimal outcomes. Here’s how it works:
- Consultation and Planning: During the initial consultation, your dentist will evaluate your oral health, take X-rays, and create a 3D model of your jaw using advanced imaging technology.
- Creation of Surgical Guide: Using the 3D model, a surgical guide is designed. This guide helps in accurately positioning the implants in the jawbone, ensuring the best possible alignment and function.
- Surgery: On the day of the surgery, the surgical guide is placed in your mouth to direct the placement of the implants. The guide ensures that the implants are positioned at the correct angle and depth. The implants are then inserted into the jawbone.
- Healing Phase: After the implants are placed, a healing period of several months is required for the implants to fuse with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration.
Restorative Phase (Attaching a tooth)
Once the implants have fully integrated with the jawbone, the restorative phase begins:
- Abutment Placement: Small connectors called abutments are attached to the implants. These abutments protrude above the gum line and serve as the attachment point for the replacement teeth.
- Crown Fabrication: Custom-made crowns are designed to fit onto the abutments. These crowns are crafted to match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth.
- Final Placement: The crowns are securely attached to the abutments, completing the restoration process. Your new teeth will look, feel, and function just like natural teeth.
* Disclaimer: The images posted are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions regarding particular dental procedures, you should consult your dental healthcare provider.