This gives a much more natural appearance, and is as close as you can come to the original equipment as far as function and bone health. Treatment with dental implants usually involves a number of steps. First, the implants are placed in the bone, under the gums. This is usually done in the office under a mild sedation or general anesthesia. There is usually only minor discomfort after implant surgery.
Most patients say that it is similar to a tooth extraction.
These are the element which connect the implants to the artificial teeth. Depending on your situation, only one, a few, or many implants will need to be placed to give the best overall result. Occasionally, a CAT scan will be required to evaluate the exact dimensions, shape, and quality of your bone. After all the required information is gathered, treatment plan options will be presented to you. Some patients will require bone grafting or other additional procedures to improve the chances of success.