What is the procedure of dental implants?

Dental implant surgery is basically performed on outpatient basis in stages. The procedure involves feeling of pain during course of receiving the treatment. During the process local anesthesia is used to make the area numb. Firstly, the damaged tooth is removed by making an incision in the gums. After this, the jawbone is prepped up for the surgery. Dental implant encompasses the process of bone grafting. Once the jawbone gets all healed up, the oral surgeon puts the dental implant metal in the jawbone. It takes a span of almost four months for the extraction site to heal and graft to mature. All this time this graft serves the purpose of an extracellular scaffold which enables native bone cells of the patient to substitute the grafting material with the live bone. For this final impression is taken so that screw retained crown is put at the required site by means of flapless surgery.

Who Needs Dental Implant Procedure/Treatment?

Dental implant is basically a long term treatment for people who have lost a tooth due to accident, infection or any kind of decay. Dental implants are usually a good option for adults regardless of their age. You can opt for this procedure if you are born sans a tooth or if the tooth had to be removed because of any injury or problem. Dental implants can also be done for adolescents, once their facial growth as well as development is complete. Usually, this happens for girls around 16 years of age and boys for 18 years of age. These implants have a very long life and will stay with you for decades if proper care is taken. They enhance your self-confidence and make you look good. They even protect the facial bone and keep the teeth healthy.