George Pegios

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George Pegios - Preparation for a dental implant

• The planning process for dental implants can
  involve a variety of specialists, including a
  doctor who specializes in conditions of the
  mouth, jaw, and face (maxillofacial and oral
  surgeon), a dentist who specializes in the
  treatment of supporting structures for teeth,
  such as gums and bones (periodontist), a dentist
  who designs and implants artificial teeth
  (prosthetist), or occasionally a nose, throat,
  and ear specialist (otolaryngologist).
• George Pegios -Because dental implants require
  one or more surgical procedures, you must undergo
  a thorough evaluation to prepare for the process,
  which includes

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• Comprehensive dental exam. You may have dental
  x-rays and 3D images, and models of your teeth
  and jaw.
• Review of your medical history. Tell your
  doctor if you have any medical conditions and if
  you are taking medications, including supplements
  and prescription and over-the-counter
  medications. If you have heart disease or
  orthopedic implants, your doctor may prescribe
  antibiotics before surgery to prevent infections.
• Treatment plan. Created based on your
  situation, this plan takes into account factors
  such as the number of teeth to be replaced and
  the condition of the jaw and remaining teeth.
• To control pain, anesthesia options during
  surgery are local anesthesia, sedation, or
  general anesthesia. Check with your dental
  specialist to find out which option is best for
  you.

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• George Pegios says that the dental care team will
  tell you what to eat and drink before surgery,
  depending on the type of anesthesia you will
  receive.
• If they use sedation or general anesthesia,
  arrange for someone to take you home after
  surgery and assume that you will rest the rest of
  the day.
• George Pegios -What can you expect from dental
  implant surgery
• In general, dental implant surgery is an
  outpatient surgery performed in stages, with
  healing time between procedures.

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• The process of placing a dental implant involves
  multiple steps, including
• Extraction of the damaged tooth
• Preparation of the jaw (graft), when necessary
• Placement of the dental implant
• Growth and healing of bone
• Placement of the abutment
• Placement of the artificial tooth
• The entire process can take many months from
  start to finish. Much of that time is spent
  healing and waiting for new bone growth in the
  jaw.
• George Pegios - Depending on your situation, the
  specific procedure performed, or the materials
  used, certain steps can sometimes be combined.