The Dental Implant Procedure
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STEP THREE - Attaching the abutment.
Although this can be done immediately after step two, it is usual to let healing occur before attaching the abutment. The gum is opened again and the abutment fits easily to the implant. The gum is then left to heal around the protruding structure.
The next stage will depend upon what you are intending to attach to the implant. Typically a mould is taken for a crown or bridgework. Once the prosthetic item has been created in the lab, the process of fitting is quick and simple.
We then check to ensure your bite is correct and doesn't cause discomfort. You should now have a permanent dental implant that should last you a life-time.
Implant Procedure
For Multiple Teeth
The implantation procedure is mostly the same for single and multiple implants. However, when placing multiple implants, sedation is more often considered. This is administered by a dedicated visiting anaesthetist. This ensures comfort and relaxation for the patient during surgery. Sedation is used since the extended length of the procedure might be uncomfortable otherwise.
Multiple implant placement also require thorough planning. The precise positioning and parallelity of the implants is very important. We usually take 3D X-rays to assist us with the planning, which we do on-site.
Very often, it is possible to attach temporary bridges to the implants within a few hours or a few days after the implants are placed. The chewing forces are distributed between the implants making it relatively safe to do so. This method can take a person from no teeth to a full set within just a few hours.
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