Dental Implants

Implant placement is performed over a few months due to the healing time it takes for the implant to settle. The beginning of the dental implant process is to install the implant itself, where a screw is placed into the jaw bone. An incision is made in the gum so that the implant can be inserted. Multiple implants can be placed at once if necessary. After the implants are placed the gums are sutured.

A three to six month healing period must be applied and during this time the jaw bone will form around the implant in a process called osseointegration. During this healing time, we’ll place your temporary crowns so that you can eat and speak normally and maintain a proper aesthetic appearance for your smile.

After the implant has healed it is time to place an abutment on the implant. The abutment serves as the base for your new tooth. One this is placed an impression of the abutment is taken and is used to create your permanent restoration. Some offices have an onsite lab to create the crown, but others will have to send it to an outside lab. Once the restoration is completed you can return to the office to attach the restoration permanently. Your smile will look just like it used to, and after a short period of getting used to the implant, it will feel just like one of your own teeth. If you are looking for dental implant placement in Sunrise, FL contact Westgate Dental for a complimentary implant consultation.