There is no doubt that the phrase "dental implants" sounds frightening at first sight.
But dental implants today are known as a much simpler treatment than before. The method of dental implants used in the past was complicated, conducted only in hospitals, and required a long wait, which patients had to spend a lot of time in the clinic, but dental implants today, a common treatment within aesthetic operations, is taking place in many dental clinics during few hours. At the end of it, a new or more tooth is installed.
Dental implants are a treatment aimed at correcting the situation, in which one tooth is missing or several teeth, due to a stroke, defect, or any other reason. Dental implants are usually performed, when there is no possibility to perform a root or crown treatment to fix the situation.
How to prepare for dental implants?
Dental implant treatment begins with a thorough examination by the dentist, to ensure that the implant is the most appropriate solution. If a dental implant is decided, the doctor examines the medical background, and asks you to perform an X-ray examination of the teeth and jaws, and sometimes even asks you to perform a CT examination.
Then the doctor takes measurements of the implant. At this point, he explains how the implant is performed, and how you should behave on this day. If you have a severe fear of dental treatment, you can clarify whether dental implants can be performed under general anesthesia. Your doctor will explain to you the pros and cons of performing this treatment under anesthesia.
Dental implant method - step by step
After receiving the anesthetic syringe or obliteration, the doctor begins digging the jaw bone in the places intended for implantation. The implants with temporary crowns ed into the drilling holes. The finished crowns are placed when the implants are absorbed into place, and when the crowns are ready, you are called in to the clinic to perform the implantation.
After a dental implant treatment, you will feel a pain, which will go away within 1-2 days, at this time swelling also goes away. These days you should perform a rinse to cleanse your mouth and take antibiotics. It is also recommended to take a few days off from work, in order to facilitate the healing process. After the dental implant treatment, you should avoid smoking and eat only soft foods.
