Complete dental implant surgery is a three phase surgery that involves the replacing of lost teeth. Dental implant surgery is a surgical process that is generally performed in the dentist’s office. Being a surgical procedure the patient will experience some duress.

The First Stage Of Dental Implant Surgery

The first stage of dental implant surgery begins with the patient’s choice to select this type of dental procedure in replacing lost teeth. Following proper preoperative instructions the patient is ready to undergo the surgery. To numb the pain an anesthesia is used. This anesthesia can consist of medication that will relax the patient or produce drowsiness. Following the administering of the medication, a local anesthetic is administrated to desensitize the area that will receive the implant.

Once the area has been anesthetized, an incision is made into the gum which results in exposing the bone. Then a hole is bored into the jaw using a special drill. Following successful boring of the hole a threaded implant is then secured firmly into the jaw. The final step of the surgery is the repair of the incision that was surgically made. This incision covers up the implant and allows for the healing of the area. This healing process can take up to six months.

Following the surgery, special oral hygiene instructions are given so that optimum care can be followed following this procedure. Also, as with any surgical procedure, visits to the dentist will be required to monitor progress. The success of the dental implant surgery will be based on the growth of the mandible in the area of the transplant.

The Second Stage Of Dental Implant Surgery

When the first procedure has been considered successful, the second stage of the dental implant surgery procedure is conducted. The second stage involves the procedure being repeated again up to the point where the incision is made. Following the incision a post is inserted into the implant. This post, made from titanium, is twisted into the implant with a similar threaded end protruding at the opposite end. This protruding post will eventually support the prosthetic tooth that will be made to replace your lost tooth.

Following this stage and before the permanent prosthetic teeth are fitted, a temporary crown is attached to the implanted post. This allows for the gums in the area to grow and respond to the dental implant.

The Third Stage Of Dental Implant Surgery

The final stage of dental implant surgery is the creation of the prosthetic replacement. Once the replacement teeth have been conformed to fit the mouth and gums, the replacements are fitted to the protruding post.

These prosthetics are removable, but can only be removed by a qualified dentist. Reasons for removal could include any repair work need to be done.