Have one or more missing teeth that make it hard to live life normally? When people have one or more missing teeth, they should get them expertly replaced with dental implants in Stroudsburg, PA. The types of dental implants people can replace their missing teeth with are single dental implants, implant supported dentures, and full mouth dental implants.
At a skilled and trusted periodontist’s practice, the latest techniques and technologies will be be used to strategically place dental implants. Curious to learn how exactly dental implants are placed? Continue reading to learn how exactly dental implants are placed in a patient’s mouth.
How Will My Dental Implants In Stroudsburg, PA Be Placed?
At a quality periodontist’s practice, dental implants are carefully and predictably placed in the patient’s mouth. How exactly dental implants are placed is described in the following:
Begin With A Consultation:
The first step in the dental implant placement process, begins with a thorough consultation. During the consultation, the periodontist will evaluate the patient’s overall oral health to determine their candidacy for dental implants. This involves the periodontist discussing the patient’s medical history, any existing oral health issues they may have, and their expectations from the dental implant placement treatment.
In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s oral anatomy and to ensure the precise placement of the dental implant posts, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans are used to place the dental implants. These high-resolution 3D scans enable the periodontist to assess the quality and density of the patient’s jawbone, which is crucial for the support of dental implants, and to plan the procedure with accuracy.
Administering Sedation Dentistry:
Following the initial consultation and planning stage, the next step in the dental implant placement process involves the periodontist administering sedation dentistry to the patient. Administering sedation dentistry to the patient is a critical part of a patient’s dental implant placement procedure.
This is because sedation dentistry is used to give patients a comfortable and anxiety-free dental implant placement procedure. The periodontist will discuss the sedation options available and recommend the most appropriate type based on the patient’s health history and individual needs.
The specific types of sedation dentistry options patients can get treated with, are general anesthesia and IV sedation. Once the sedation method is chosen, it is administered under the strict supervision of the dental team, ensuring that it is safely and comfortably administered to the patient throughout the entire dental implant placement process.
Performing Additional Procedures:
In some cases, before dental implants can be successfully placed, additional procedures such as bone grafting and tooth extractions may be necessary. Bone grafting is performed to enhance the density and volume of the patient’s jawbone when it’s not sufficient enough to support their dental implants. A bone grafting procedure involves adding bone graft material to the areas of the patient’s jawbone where new bone needs to be grown.
Bone graft material can be sourced from the patient’s own body, synthetic materials, or donated bone. The site of the bone grafting material is then allowed to heal over a period of months, during which time new bone forms and integrates with the patient’s existing jawbone, creating a solid foundation for the dental implant posts to be placed in.
Tooth extractions are performed when there are remaining damaged or decayed teeth that need to be removed to make space for the dental implant posts to be placed in or to improve their oral health. The tooth extraction procedure process is carefully executed to preserve as much bone as possible, which is crucial for the successful placement of dental implants.
After a tooth extraction is performed, the area is cleaned and prepared for the dental implant placement procedure. These preparatory procedures are essential for patients to have a successful dental implant placement procedure experience.
Customized Chrome Surgical Guide:
The final preparatory step before the actual placement of the dental implants, involves the use of a customized chrome surgical guide. This cutting-edge tool is crafted specifically for each patient, using the data obtained from their CBCT scans.
The guide lays out a precise map for the periodontist to follow during the patient’s dental implant placement surgery, pinpointing the exact location, angle, and depth at which each dental implant post should be placed in. Not only does this strategic dental implant placement planning enhance the predictability and safety of the patient’s procedure, it also significantly improves the overall success of the dental implants.
By ensuring that dental implants are placed in the most optimal position for both function and aesthetics, the customized chrome surgical guide plays a crucial role in achieving the desired outcome for the treatment. This advanced technology minimizes the risk of damage occurring to the patient’s surrounding oral tissues and structures, aiding in them recovering faster from their tooth replacement surgery.
Attaching The Temporary Prosthesis:
Once the dental implant posts have been strategically placed in the patient’s jawbone using the customized chrome surgical guide, the next step in the procedure is attaching the temporary prosthesis. This temporary prosthesis serves as a temporary replacement for the missing tooth/teeth while the dental implant posts heal and integrate with the patient’s jawbone.
It allows the patient to maintain their appearance, speech, and chewing functionality during this healing period, which can take anywhere from three to six months. The temporary prosthesis is custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth and is attached to the dental implant posts using small screws, giving them dental stability and support until their final prosthesis can be placed.
Replacing The Temporary Prosthesis With A Final Prosthesis:
After the dental implant posts have fully integrated with the patient’s jawbone, which typically takes between three to six months, the temporary prosthesis is replaced with the final prosthesis during a subsequent visit to the periodontist. The color, shape, and size of the final prosthesis is custom made to give the patient beautiful new teeth that look natural in their smile.
Once the final prosthesis has been securely attached to the dental implant posts with abutments, the patient will have a restored new smile that allows them to maintain a normal diet, speak clearly, and smile confidently for years to come.
See Us Now So We Can Expertly Place Your Dental Implants
When you come to our caring and dedicated practice, we can expertly place your dental implants with the latest techniques and technologies so you can have a predictable and dependable new smile. Why wait to improve your smile with us? Get in contact with our doctors, Dr. Randy Nolf, and our exceptional team at our dental practice to schedule an appointment today!