A Step-By-Step Guide to Dental Implants
How is a tooth implant performed?
First, a dental implant has two parts: a titanium ‘root’ placed directly into the bone, and a ‘crown’ on the top of the titanium root that’s held in place with a screw.
In this article, we cover the routine step-by-step dental implant procedure, but bear in mind that everyone is different and your individual needs may vary.
Read on if you’re looking for answers to the most frequently asked dental implant procedure questions:
- How long does it take?
- Does it hurt? And,
- How much will it cost?
Step 1: Dental Implant Consult
It all starts with an initial consultation to find out if a dental implant is the right option for you. Dr Shekher will take 3D X-rays and Digital jaw scans to see how much jaw bone you have, and if it’s safe to place an implant (or implants if you have several missing teeth).
Your bone width and depth is precisely measured using x-rays and 3D scans to see where an implant could be placed. Taking this scan is the first step to deciding your suitability for a tooth implant.
In some cases, extra bone needs to be added to the jaw to make implants possible. This is done using a bone graft. It’s a good solution for patients who’ve lost bone over time, or due to infection.
At your first consult, Dr Shekher will assess all of these factors as well as a number of others carefully before advising you on whether dental implant treatment is the best option for you. If other treatments could also work, he will advise you on those too.
After your consultation, we will send you information outlining your unique plan including all information on treatment steps, timeframe and the expected cost.
As you can see, the right information is crucial when you are thinking about replacing a missing tooth or teeth. That’s why The Grand Arcade Dental Surgery in Bowral offers dental implant consultations completely free of charge.
There’s no pressure to accept treatment; just come in for a no-obligation assessment and take the time you need to choose what tooth replacement option is best for you.
