Understanding the Dental Implant Procedure

If you’ve recently lost one or more teeth, you may be considering implants to replace them. Knowing what to expect can help you decide if dental implants are a good choice for you. Implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss, but they’re not for everyone. By working closely with Dr. Sima F. Chegini from Arsmiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairlawn, Ohio, you can choose the best restorative treatment to meet your dental needs. 

Dental Implants: How Are They Done?

Implants are the only restorations that replace your tooth and its roots. Getting implants is a process that can take between three and six months or longer to complete, depending on how many implants you need.

The process starts with a consultation by Dr. Chegini to see if you’re a good candidate for implants. As implants require surgery, we’ll evaluate your oral and overall health to see if you have conditions that can hinder your healing. We’ll also check your jawbone to see if you have sufficient density to support implants. If not, you may need a bone graft before you can have an implant replacement option. 

Actual Patient Results

The Dental Implants Procedure

Once you’re approved for implants, we’ll outline a plan for treatment and schedule your surgical procedure. The steps for getting implants are:

1. Placing the titanium fixture into the jawbone surgically in the edentulous site left by the missing tooth. Implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so no pain or discomfort is expected during the procedure.
2. Waiting for the implant to osseointegrate or   fuse with the jaw bone, is a process that can take from three to six months to complete. Once the healing is completed, the implant will become a solid foundation to retain the restoration that replaces the missing tooth.
3. Attaching the abutment (connector) to the implant and waiting for it to heal.
4. Attaching your restoration to the abutment, completing your treatment.

Implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth, or all of your teeth, using dental crowns, an implant bridge, or implant-supported dentures as your replacement teeth. 

Dental Implants Near Me

To learn more about our implant treatments, contact Dr. Sima F. Chegini from Arsmiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairlawn, OH, at (330) 593-2500.