Dental Implant Surgery

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Dental Implant Surgery
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Risks

• Infection at the implant site.
• Injury or damage to surrounding structures, such
  as other teeth or blood vessels.
• Nerve damage, which can cause pain, numbness or
  tingling in your natural teeth, gums, lips or
  chin.
• Sinus problems, when dental implants placed in
  the upper jaw protrude into one of your sinus
  cavities.

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How You Prepare

• Comprehensive dental exam. You may have dental
  X-rays taken and models made of your teeth and
  mouth.
• Treatment plan. Tailored to your situation, this
  plan takes into account factors such as how many
  teeth you need replaced and the condition of your
  jawbone. The planning process may involve a
  variety of dental specialists, including a doctor
  who specializes in conditions of the mouth, jaw
  and face (oral and maxillofacial surgeon) and a
  dentist who works with the structures that
  support teeth (periodontist).

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What You Can ExpectDental implant surgery is
usually an outpatient surgery performed in stages

• Your damaged tooth is removed.
• Your jawbone is prepared for surgery, a process
  that may involve bone grafting.
• After your jawbone heals, your oral surgeon
  places the dental implant metal post in your
  jawbone.
• You go through a healing period that may last
  several months.
• Your oral surgeon places the abutment an
  extension of the implant metal post followed by
  your new artificial tooth (crown).

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Results

• Practice excellent oral hygiene. Just as with
  your natural teeth, you must keep implants,
  artificial teeth and gum tissue clean. Specially
  designed brushes, such as an interdental brush
  that slides between teeth, can help clean the
  nooks and crannies around teeth, gums and metal
  posts.
• See your dentist regularly. Schedule dental
  checkups every six months to one year to ensure
  the health and proper functioning of your
  implants.
• Avoid damaging habits. Don't chew hard items,
  such as ice and hard candy, which can break your
  crowns or your natural teeth. Avoid
  tooth-staining tobacco and caffeine products. Get
  treatment if you grind your teeth.

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