DENTAL IMPLANTS (PART 3)

Do Implants Hurt?

The procedure is carried out under a local anesthetic so you will feel no pain during the operations. After the anesthetic starts to wear off, you may feel some pain and discomfort but it is important to note that the fixtures do not touch the sensitive nerves.

Caring For Your Implants

Remember that your attention to oral hygiene helps determine the success of your implants.

DENTAL IMPLANTS (PART 2)

Abutment

The abutment is the titanium link between the fixtures and the prosthetic superstructure (or denture). This operation is shorter than the installing the anchors and lasts about half an hour. After a short period of healing, lasting about a week, the surgical treatment is complete.

Prosthetic Attachment

Once they are in place, the fixtures and abutments together provide a supporting post. Everything is now ready for the next stage, the task of constructing your new teeth – the prosthetic treatment. Implants can be used for a single tooth or used in tandem to support several adjoining teeth or an entire denture.