This four-part article series provides an in-depth look at teeth replacement using dental implants. It explains what dental implants are, how they work and what procedures are required to place them.
Welcome to the third installment of this four-part article series on getting new teeth with dental implants. In our previous post, Part 2, we began explaining the first step on any patient’s journey and that was their initial consultation with a Newport Beach dental implant surgeon. It was also discussed that, as a part of the treatment planning component of this journey, those requiring more complex teeth replacement procedures may be required to come in for one or more additional consultations. But, this is something that will be discussed with you in detail at the time of your first appointment.
Now, we shall take a look at the actual procedure involved and how most modern surgical techniques make it possible for Newport Beach residents to get new teeth in one day.
Dental Implant Surgery and Getting New Teeth in One Day
It’s the day of your procedure and by the end of it you will, in all likelihood, have a beautiful new tooth or new teeth again! Or at least this is what is entirely possible with today’s modern and sophisticated dental implant procedures.
Once you have arrived at the dental implant practice and have taken an oral sedative or two (if recommended by your dental implants dentist and if desired by you), you will be prepped for your procedure. Your mouth will be numbed so that you don’t experience any pain or discomfort while you are receiving your new tooth or teeth.
“We begin the procedure by removing the problematic tooth or teeth. In cases of advanced gum disease, this typically means extracting all of a patient’s remaining failing teeth and then thoroughly cleaning the gums and empty tooth sockets to minimize the risk of post-operative infection,” explains one Newport Beach dental implant dentist.
“We then gently insert a dental implant at the site of the missing tooth and suture up the gum. Once surgery has been drawn to a close, a restorative dentist or prosthodontist comes in to fit the patient’s new tooth. Cases requiring full mouth reconstruction and a brand new set of teeth are somewhat different. We typically make use of four implants per jaw, which are strategically placed so as to provide a sturdy foundation for a non-removable prosthetic dental bridge.”
“This dental appliance looks and functions very similar to a complete set of teeth,” explains the surgeon. “The particular dental implant technique we typically make use of it called the All-on-4 and in most cases it can provide patients with new teeth in one day.”
What Happens Now?
Once your new tooth or teeth have been attached to your dental implants, you will be free to return home for a much-deserved rest and even a light meal. It is generally advised that you take at least a couple of days off from work if you’ve had all of your teeth replaced. But, if you’ve just received one dental implant, there’s no reason you can’t get right back on that horse and return to your daily activities and chores the day after. Just be sure to adhere to your dentist’s post-operative instructions for care and maintenance!
Stay Tuned for Part 4
To read more about what you need to know about dental implants and the procedure required to get new teeth in one day, stay tuned for the final installment of this four-part article series.
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