If you're considering dental implants, it's essential to understand the process involved. Here’s a detailed overview of the three main steps in getting a dental implant with your dentist in East Fremantle, WA.
1. Surgical Placement of the Dental Implant
The first step in the dental implant process is surgically placing the implant screw into the jawbone under local anaesthesia for comfort. The titanium implant serves as a replacement root, providing a stable foundation for the crown. After placement, the implant needs time to integrate with the bone, a process called osseointegration.
2. Healing and Impressions
After placing the implant, a suitable healing period is necessary to allow the bone to fuse with the implant securely. Once healing is complete, we take an impression or mould of the implant site. We send this impression to the dental lab, where specialists craft the custom crown (artificial tooth) to match your natural teeth.
3. Attaching the Crown
The custom-made crown can be either screwed or cemented onto the implant, providing a natural-looking and functional replacement tooth. This final restoration blends seamlessly with your existing teeth, completing the dental implant process!
If you're considering dental implants in East Fremantle, we invite you to book a consultation.