The three stages of dental implant treatment are as follows:
Implant Placement: In this stage, the dental implant is surgically placed into the jawbone. The implant is typically made of titanium and resembles a small screw. Once the implant is placed, a healing period of several months is required to allow the implant to fuse with the surrounding bone tissue in a process called osseointegration.
Abutment Placement: After the implant has fused with the jawbone, an abutment is placed on top of the implant. The abutment serves as a connection point for the prosthetic tooth or teeth that will be attached to the implant.
Prosthetic Placement: The final stage involves placing the prosthetic tooth or teeth onto the abutment. This may involve attaching a single crown, bridge, or denture to the implant, depending on the patient’s specific dental needs.
It’s important to note that the timeline for each stage can vary depending on individual circumstances and healing time.