If you have a single tooth missing, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth.
Steps in your Implant surgery
Dental implant treatment can take 3-6 months from start to end and follows four primary steps after initial assessment and 3D imaging of your jaw bone.
Step 1: The implants are placed under local anesthesia and sutures are placed after this, it will take 3-6 months for the implant to fuse with the jawbone (osseointegration).
Step 2: In the next appointment after osseointegration, your dentist places abutment. The abutment is a seat on which the final crown/cap will be cemented or screwed. After this step, you will be able to see a metal (abutment) in the place of the missing tooth.
Step 3: Once the gum tissue is healed, the impression is made for measurement and designing of crown/cap and send to the lab for fabrication.
Step 4: In your next visit, the crown/cap will be screwed on the abutment to complete the tooth replacement process.
Benefits of dental implants
Appearance: Dental implants look and feel just like your own teeth, restoring your natural-looking smile and your self-confidence.
Comfort and durability: Engineered to last a lifetime, dental implants ensure that you’ll never have to worry about the discomfort or embarrassment of dentures.
Speech: Badly fitted dentures can result in lisping and slurring while talking, but implants will in no way compromise the clarity of your speech.
Eating: As strong and stable as your own teeth, dental implants make biting and chewing easy.
Oral health: Easier to keep clean than dentures and gentler on your other teeth than a dental bridge, implants are one of the best choices for good oral health.
FAQ’s :
1.Who is eligible for a dental implant?
Anyone with missing tooth or teeth with adequate jaw bone will be eligible for consideration for implant surgery after a thorough assessment of your general health by your dentist.
2.How long does a dental implant procedure take?
The procedure for inserting a single implant takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
3.What is the recovery time after dental implant surgery?
The recovery time will be from a couple of days to a few weeks depending on your medical and dental history, the condition of your jaw bone before surgery and if you needed bone or gum grafting. The complete healing of your jaw bone and gum tissue takes around 3-6 months.
4. Are dental implants safe?
Dental implants have proven to be a safe and effective solution for replacing teeth for over 30 years. Made from materials that work well with the human body, dental implants serve as a strong and safe foundation for replacement teeth
5.How long do dental implants last?
If cared correctly, your dental implant should last a lifetime. The artificial replacement tooth attached that is the dental crown, bridge or denture, does have a lifespan, which is generally between 5-15 years depending on how well it is cared for.
6.How much do dental implants cost in Bangalore?
The cost of a dental implant itself ranges from Rs.25,000 – 40,000. The cost will vary depending on the type of implant used. There can be an additional procedure required like bone grafting before the Dental Implants surgery. After the surgery, fixing a replacement tooth/teeth may also have additional charges depending on the type used. After a proper consultation and radiographic examination, your dentist will determine the best implant for you and give you an estimated cost for the surgery.
7.Where should I get the dental implant done in Bangalore?
You can visit smile craft advanced dental care for the best experience and care under the consultant implantologist for your dental implant surgery.
