A Beginners Guide to Dental Implants Treatment - Westend Dental

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A Beginners Guide to Dental Implants Treatment

• By Westend Dental

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Introduction..

• Dentures and bridges were long thought of the
  most effective treatments for missing or failing
  teeth. Today, though, you have another option.
  Dental implants have rapidly become the gold
  standard and for good reason.
• One dental implant can support one crown, while
  implant supported dentures and fixed implant
  bridges need just a few dental implants to
  support a full arch of high-quality, strong, and
  stable replacement teeth. The method of
  inserting dental implants is the same despite
  specifically that procedure you decide on.

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Examination and Treatment Planning

• The first step is a thorough examination. We will
  ensure that dental implants are the best solution
  for you, and will determine exactly what steps
  need to occur before you are ready to receive
  implants.
• We will take X-rays and scans to learn the
  current condition of your mouth, and then work
  with you to develop a treatment plan. Please feel
  free to ask questions and express any concerns
  you have.

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Tooth Repair and Extraction

• Once your existing dental problems are treated,
  any teeth that need removal are extracted. This
  relatively minor procedure can be performed under
  local anesthesia or while you are safely sedated
  in our office.
• Although it is normal to feel a bit sore for the
  next few days, many patients report that they
  feel much better overall once the bad teeth are
  gone. Temporary teeth will be made, so that you
  are not without teeth while you heal.

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Bone Grafting (if Needed)

• Most people do not need bone grafting, but if you
  do, it is not something that we can skip. Bone
  grafting is a simple procedure that builds up the
  jawbone to create a strong base for your dental
  implants. Depending on how much bone grafting you
  need, it could take weeks or months to heal.

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Implant Placement

• Placing dental implants is a minor oral surgery.
  After thoroughly numbing your mouth, we will cut
  a small flap in your gums, and then use a series
  of drills to open a tiny, precise hole in your
  jawbone.
• We will screw the biocompatible titanium dental
  implant into the opening, cover it with a healing
  cap or cover screw, and close your gums. If you
  need multiple dental implants, we can place them
  all at once. You will continue to wear your
  temporary partial or full denture for several
  weeks while the implant fuses with your jawbone.

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Abutment and Crown

• Once your implant has fused with your jawbone,
  you will return for an abutment and crown. During
  this minor procedure, we will reopen the gum
  tissue and replace the cover screw or healing cap
  with an abutment. We then carefully place the
  final crown on top.
• If you are having multiple tooth replacements,
  you will have had two or more implants placed at
  the same time. During this step, you will receive
  abutments for all of your implants, as well as
  your custom denture or bridge.

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All-on-Four

• All-on-Four is a unique option that allows us to
  secure a full arch of fixed teeth on just four
  dental implants. The implants are considered
  immediate-load, which means that you will receive
  fixed teeth on the same day as your implant
  surgery.
• In a few months, you will have a final fixed
  bridge fabricated. This restoration is much
  stronger and looks even more natural than the
  immediate bridge placed after your surgery.

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Ready to Get Started?

• If you are still curious about the dental implant
  treatment process and would like to know more,
  feel free to reach out to the Westend Dental
  office at 317-983-3500 to consult with one of our
  dental health experts! You can also request an
  appointment online.

• For More Details Please Visit Here
  www.mywestenddental.com

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