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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.
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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.
Newport Beach Dental Implant Dentists Explain Everything You Need to Know, PART 3
Need New Teeth?
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.
www.cosmeticdentistrynewportbeach.co
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