FAQs for Implant Restoration After Dental Implant Placement

A dental implant is an excellent way to replace a missing tooth. The implant replaces the tooth’s root, so bone tissues in the jaw that once held the tooth in place do not deteriorate due to a lack of stimulation. A dental implant is the only way to replace lost teeth roots, which prevents the bone tissue loss that takes place when a tooth falls out.

Placing an implant in a patient’s jaw requires minor oral surgery, so patients are evaluated individually to assess if they are healthy enough to recover from the procedure. In some cases, patients might have to get bone grafts before proceeding with implants to thicken their jawbone so an implant can be inserted into it.

Frequently asked questions about dental implant restoration options

Getting an implant inserted into your jaw is only half of the equation. A restoration still needs to be attached to the implant to replace any missing teeth. Thinking about getting an implant? Here are the answers to some of the questions you might have:

1. What type of restorations can be attached to implants?

Implants are typically fitted with crowns if they are being used to replace a single tooth. Restorations like bridges and dentures can also be attached to implants to replace multiple teeth. Combining implants with restorations used to replace multiple teeth leads to lower dental bills since implants are one of the priciest oral prosthetics provided by dentists. For example, as few as eight implants can be used to replace all of a patient’s natural teeth if attached to dentures.

2. How long do I have to wait for a restoration?

That varies based on several factors and what type of implants are being used. For example, same-day implants involve attaching a temporary crown to the implant when it is installed. However, the standard approach for installing implants involves waiting up to six months for the implant to fuse with the bone tissues keeping it in place.

3. How long will my implants last?

Implants are made from titanium – which is one of the strongest metals around. They typically last a lifetime if the patient has good oral hygiene. Most people will never have to replace an implant, but they might have to replace the restoration attached to it. Crowns can last up to 25 years with good oral hygiene. Dentures can last anywhere between five to ten years, and the same goes for dental bridges.

4. Do implants require special care?

No, good oral hygiene is all these restorations need to stay in excellent condition. The same goes for any restorations that are permanently fixed to implants. Removable dentures that attach to implants for stability need to be removed and cleaned daily. They also need to be soaked in a special cleaner overnight.

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Implants are a solution you should consider if you are missing one or more of your teeth. Give us a call or visit our Chester clinic to set up an appointment with our dentist.

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