Once you have decided to undergo a dental implant treatment and your dentist has determined that you are a good candidate for the procedure, you will discuss the details with a team of specialists. Your dental history will be taken into account, an X-ray and complete oral examination will be done.
The surgical placement of implant into the bone is done with a local anesthetic. The gum and bones are allowed to heal for around four months for the implants to fuse into the bone, known as osseointegration. The next surgical procedure is the exposure of the top of the implant where a post or abutment is attached. The last procedure is the attachment of the artificial crown to the post. This may require several visits before it is completed.
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