Why can some dentists perform an implant the same day and some say it takes up to 9 months?
Answer:
Before this can be answered, one must understand what an implant is. Many people think an implant replaces the crown (the porcelain that looks like a tooth) but an implant is actually the titanium screw that replaces the root of a tooth. The part that replaces the crown is actually a combination of something called an abutment and a crown. The abutment will screw into the implant and the crown cements onto the abutment. Please see the diagram below.
Not every patient is a candidate for receiving an implant the same day. A qualified dentist needs to determine the amount of bone in your jaw, whether you grind your teeth, the integrity of the bone that the implant is in, if you are prone to infection and how stable your bone holds the implant on the day of surgery. After evaluating these risk factors, a dentist will be able to determine if one can get an implant, abutment and crown the same day or if additional healing time is needed after an implant is placed.
If you are missing teeth, wear a partial or denture, you may be able to get a dental implant. For more information on dental implants in Roselle Park, please visit our Website or call Roselle Park Dental at (908) 245-1745.
Next week's topic is am I a candidate for an implant?
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