In most cases, anyone healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction or oral surgery can be considered for a dental implant. Patients should have healthy gums and enough bone to hold the. During surgery to place the dental implant , your oral surgeon makes a cut to open your gum and expose the bone. Holes are drilled into the bone where the dental implant metal post will be placed. Oral surgery is a procedure that may be used to remove wisdom teeth, insert dental implants , correct and repair jaw deformities, treat TMJ, cleft lip, cleft palate, snoring, and sleep apnea.
It may also be used to biopsy abnormal tissue for lab testing.
But exactly how long does a dental implant procedure take in all its stages? Let’s break it down step-by-step. Implants are a close approximation of healthy, natural teeth. They stay in place, allowing wearers to confidently smile, eat, and talk without the fear of having them come loose. These long-lasting tooth replacements are held in place by titanium screws that are embedded directly into the bone of your jaw.
For the surgical placement of the implant , your mouth will be thoroughly numbed with local anesthesia.