Houston Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Wolfson Dental Services
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What Is Involved with Dental Implant Procedures?
Consultation. The first step is an examination and consultation. This usually involves x-rays and may include taking impressions for models of your teeth. If you have already lost a significant amount of bone, additional x-rays taken at another facility that specializes in this type of x-ray may also be recommended.
During the examination, we will be evaluating the area(s) of your mouth where teeth are missing, including the amount of bone available to support the placement of implants. we will also be evaluating the type of replacement teeth that will best meet your needs. A review of your health history will indicate whether there are any medical conditions that could prevent you from being a candidate for implant treatment.
Dental Implant Placement Procedure
The dental implants are placed in the bone using a gentle surgical technique. Most patients are candidates for the "Teeth in a Day" procedure. Depending upon the type of implant, it may or may not need to be placed completely under the gum tissue.
If the patient does not qualify for the "Teeth in a Day" procedure, implants are placed conventionally, using the safest, most comfortable surgical procedures available. Following the implant placement procedure, the implants are left undisturbed for a period of 2-4 months so that the bone can grow around the implants to form a strong biological bond to them. During this bone remodeling phase, you will have some type of temporary replacement teeth, so that you never have to be without teeth during treatment.
Abutment Attachment Procedure
Following the appropriate bone remodeling period, a small connector post called an abutment is attached to each dental implant. The permanent replacement teeth will eventually be attached to the abutments.
Fabrication of Replacement Teeth
A series of appointments with your restorative dentist will be needed to take impressions of your teeth and the implant abutments; place temporary replacement teeth; select the appropriate shade for your replacement teeth and try them for proper fit. In between these appointments, our in office laboratory technician will fabricate your replacement teeth and the underlying structures that will be attached to the implants.
The following diagrams illustrate the stages of treatment for anterior tooth replacement:
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Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Steven Wolfson, DDS of The Tanglewood Center for Aesthetic Dentistry provides exquisite, world-class esthetic, reconstructive, and implant dentistry.
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