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Surgical placement of the implant(s)
into the bone. This is usually done right in the dentist’s
office, with a local anesthetic. After surgery, there
is a healing period of approximately four months. During
this time, the implants fuse to the bone by a process
known as ‘osseointegration’. |
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Next, there is a minor surgical exposure
of the top of the implant, whereby the dentist will attach
the post to the implant. The function of the post is to
become the support for either one tooth or a set of teeth.
This is a short procedure that usually requires only local
anesthesia. |
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The last phase is the restorative
phase. The dentist will take impressions and then make
a prosthesis that will attach to the implants. This will
require several visits. Once completed, your mouth will
be restored to natural looking, strong teeth. |
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