If you are missing teeth as a result of injury, tooth decay, or gum disease, then you are likely a good candidate for dental implants. However, you must have enough bone in your jaw to allow an implant to be placed in the jawbone, and implants are not recommended for smokers, people with autoimmune diseases, people who have radiation therapy, and people with uncontrolled diabetes. This is why it’s important for our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania to examine you and determine if you are suitable to get implants before they are placed.
The entire implant process is placed over the course of a few months. The first part of the process involves installing the implant itself, where a screw is placed into the jaw bone. In most cases, placing a single dental implant requires less than an hour, but of course, this depends on how many you need. After the implant is placed in your jaw, you will have to wait several months for the surrounding bone to bond with the implant. 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. Once the implant process is complete, you will have a restored smile that will look and feel like your real teeth.
If you think you may benefit from dental implants, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.
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