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Dental Implant - What Can I Expect After Treatment?
As you know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply! After your dental implant treatment, Dr. Liana Basceanu will work closely with you and your dentist to develop the best care plan for you. Periodic follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.
What Is Treatment Like?
The best results always flow from close teamwork between you, your dentist. Bergen Periodontics & Implant Associates will work closely with your dentist to determine where, when and how your implant should be placed. This is critical because the quality of the crown or bridge that your dentist will place on the implant is directly related to the planning that occurs well before the implants are placed. The surgical procedure to insert the implants is relatively minor. It is done in the office under local anesthetic. For the week after surgery, your mouth will be sore but not painful. Medications are always prescribed to make certain you are comfortable.
What is the Follow Up Care needed?
Dental implants require the same daily home care and professional cleaning that your teeth do. Dr. Liana Baseanu will probably place you on an alternating cleaning and evaluation schedule between our office and your general dentist. In that way we can continually monitor the health of your teeth and implant and your dentist can make certain that your crowns and bridges are functioning as designed.
How successful is this procedure?
Over thirty years of clinical documentation has proven the success implants, with nearly half a million patients treated.
Are implants always successful?
There is a small possibility that the implant and bone will not attach correctly or that an implant will fail after some period of time. If this happens, the implant can be removed and often replaced by another implant.
Will my new tooth or teeth look natural?
Depending upon your condition, your new tooth or teeth will ideally look, feel and function like your own. Dental implants currently provide some of the finest restorative results in dentistry.
How long will my implant last?
The first implants were put in place 30 years ago and are still functioning. To date, there is no time limit on the life expectancy of successful implants.
How long does the implant procedure take?
First procedure, placement of the implants, takes approx.30-45 minutes for each implant. 2nd procedure to uncover the implants and attach the abutments usually an hour or less.
Is the procedure painful?
If like most, you will experience minimal discomfort during or after the operation. You and Dr. Basceanu will discuss options for anesthesia and plan your procedure accordingly.
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Will there be any swelling after the dental implant procedure?
This too can vary, but most experience only minimal swelling. Any that does occur usually ends within one or two days.
How long will it take before I receive my replacement tooth or teeth?
Dental implants are usually being left undisturbed in the jaw for 4 to 6 months for osseointegrafion to take place. Then the new tooth or teeth can be attached to the implants.
How will the teeth be attached to the implant and what are the steps?
After osseointegrafion has occurred, a minor procedure is performed to expose the top of the implant and attach a small post. Then the new tooth or teeth are custom designed to fit precisely on top of this post.
Will I be able to chew on the implant teeth with the same amount of force and pressure as I do with my natural teeth?
Yes. Studies have shown chewing efficiency improves significantly after treatment with implants.
How much will implant treatment cost?
Actual cost of the procedure will depend on the number of implants necessary, the position of implant placement and the type of replacement teeth that will best meet your needs. All in all, dental implants represent a wise investment in overall health and well-being and provide you with substantial long-term benefits.
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