The whole process of dental implant! No more fear of dental implants after watching it! | Chirimen

Dental implants have almost the same chewing power as natural teeth, restore aesthetics and function, and allow people to enjoy delicious food and life to the fullest. Therefore, it is known as the best restoration solution for missing teeth. So, what is the procedure of dental implant? Here, a clinically experienced dental specialist shares this procedure to relieve your fear of dental implants because you don't understand it.

Step1

First, we need to do an oral panoramic film, jaw CT, etc. The specifics of the oral cavity will be checked for inflammation, alveolar bone resorption, etc. Then, the doctor will ask for the patient's general medical history, and may need to check blood count, clotting time, blood pressure, blood sugar, Hepatitis B 5, pulse, etc. Only after it is determined that the procedure can be performed will the de-molding be diagnosed and the dental implant plan be specified. (Approximately 1 hour or more for the first time).

Step2

The official start of the dental implant procedure. A hole is prepared in the alveolar bone and an artificial implant is placed. Tight sutures are placed inside the bone bed and the sutures can be removed in about a week. (This time it will take about 2 and a half - 3 months)

Step3

Waiting period for osseointegration. (The length of this period varies from person to person and from implant system to implant system. Some people and dental implant systems take 2 - 3 months; some take more than 6 months)

Step4

Installing the healing abutment. Make the implant penetrate the gingiva. Wait for soft tissue to take shape.

Step5

After almost 2 - 3 weeks, the soft tissue takes shape. The implant dentist will replace the healing abutment with a permanent abutment.

Step6

Wearing dental implants.

Step7

After all of them are completed, regular checkups at the hospital twice a year.