Dental implants in Thornbury are a tooth replacement option that consists of an artificial tooth root surgically implanted and topped with a dental restoration that fits your needs. The procedure consists of several steps taken over a given time, so your after-care practices depend on your treatment phase.
What Happens During My Dental Implant Procedure?
This begins with x-rays and digital impressions for precise implant placement. Then, we will surgically place the implant root in 60 to 90 minutes with minor discomfort. You may experience soreness and some swelling in the days following surgery.
Here are the do’s and don’ts after placement:
- Eat soft foods like scrambled eggs, smoothies, warm soup or mashed potatoes
- Avoid hot drinks and brush gently around the implant site
- Don’t drink from a straw or smoke
- Use over-the-counter pain relievers to control soreness and inflammation
- Don’t take part in strenuous activity for several days
In the following months, your implant will integrate with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. When complete, your implant base will fully fuse with the bone to support your chosen restoration option.
We Offer Numerous Dental Implant Restorations
When your tooth implant replaces a single tooth, we finish the procedure with a dental crown. The do’s we advise concerning dental crown care is to brush and floss it just like a natural tooth. The don’ts include avoiding biting down on the ice and brittle foods like nuts and hard candy.
Suppose we complete your implant treatment with an implant denture. In that case, your care instructions will depend on the specifics of your final appliance, and Dr Malamas will provide detailed information so that your tooth replacements will last as long as possible.
