Dental implant procedure?!
Question: I am just curious about the procedure of dental implant and how long it takes.
When I extract my tooth, do I get the implant right away or I need to wait(and for how long). Once I get the implant it, do I get the crown put in or do I wait. My tooth is the very last tooth at the bottom right. Does the dental surgeon extract the tooth or my dentist.
Answers: I am just curious about the procedure of dental implant and how long it takes.
When I extract my tooth, do I get the implant right away or I need to wait(and for how long). Once I get the implant it, do I get the crown put in or do I wait. My tooth is the very last tooth at the bottom right. Does the dental surgeon extract the tooth or my dentist.
First off, you probably won't notice it's missing even if you _dont_ get the implant. I lost the upper right back one (not counting wisdom teeth) and it's not really a big deal.
As far as implants go, it depends on the type.
For a single implant like that, they will probably have to wait for the bone to reform in the socket where the tooth was. THen the stud for the implant will be put in, and once the bone grows to it, then the tooth can be bolted onto it.
(These are the only implants I have any knowledge of.. I know there are several types out there!)
The link below should answer most of your questions.