What are the 3 stages of dental implants?
Jan 04, 2024
What are the 3 stages of dental implants?
I. Dental Implant Phase 1 Surgical Procedure - Implant Placement
Phase 1 surgery, directly in the alveolar bone to choose a suitable location for drilling holes, after implantation of implants into the cover abutment (to prevent the tissue from entering the screw holes), implantation of the implant after suturing the wound. Generally, the implant implant time is relatively short, skilled doctors can plant a tooth in about 5 minutes, and the whole surgical process (preoperative testing + disinfection + dental implants) will have to be about half an hour.
What is the approximate interval between Phase I and Phase II surgery? Implants implanted in the alveolar bone need a process of bone tissue integration, usually in 3-6 months the bone tissue can heal, and then carry out the second stage of surgery, the specific time varies from person to person. However, if you choose a hydrophilic implant, the speed of osseointegration will be greatly shortened, generally 2-4 weeks, so for those who are not good at healing, it is recommended that you use hydrophilic implants!
2. Dental Implant Phase 2 Surgical Procedure
The second stage of the procedure takes about a few minutes, but the prep work is time-consuming, and the overall process takes about half an hour if you're quick. Many customers have reported that the second stage of implantation is more painful than the first stage, mainly due to the pain of installing the abutment, but it is still within the range of tolerance. Cut the gums to take cover abutment installation healing abutment, sewing wounds, of course, dental implants two and three open the middle of the interval, about 2 to 3 weeks, specific to the hospital film Oh, the doctor will be based on your situation, to give you the arrangement of the three-phase surgery.
3. Dental Implant Phase 3 Surgical Procedure -
However, a dental implant is only the first step in a long journey, if you want to use the teeth for a long time, post-surgery maintenance is indispensable!
1. Pre-operative examination and treatment
Then, the doctor will ask about the general medical history and need to check the blood routine, clotting time, blood pressure, blood sugar, Hepatitis B 5, pulse, etc. Only after determining that the surgery is possible will the diagnosis be made to take impressions and designate the dental implant plan.
2. Implant surgery stage
2.1 Dental implant surgery begins
After anesthesia, the mucoperiosteum of the missing tooth area is cut, the alveolar bone is exposed, a hole is prepared in the alveolar bone of the corresponding part of the missing tooth step by step, and the implant is inserted. If bone grafting is needed, bone grafting can be done at the same time, close the incision tightly and remove the stitches in about 10 days.
2.2 Waiting for the osseointegration period
After the implant surgery, the implant will be reviewed every 1~2 months to see if the osseointegration status is normal through radiological images.
The length of the osseointegration period varies depending on the individual, the implant system, and the bone quality, but generally ranges from 3 to 6 months.
2.3 Installation of healing abutment
This process takes 2 to 3 weeks.
3. Restoration stage
3.1 Take the model to make the implant denture
After the gingival tissues around the implant have healed for 6-8 weeks, the healing abutment is removed, a transfer bar is installed, an impression is taken, and the upper crown is fabricated.
3.2 Wearing the implant crown
