Dental implants consist of three primary parts. The first is the implant itself, which is a tiny metal rod built of titanium that's shaped like a screw. This is surgically implanted into your mouth to act as an artificial tooth root.
Next is the abutment, which is a small metal connector that attaches to the dental implant and allows it to connect to a dental implant restoration. This can be placed during tooth implant surgery or during a later appointment.
The third and final part of a dental implant is the dental implant "restoration" or prosthetic. Single-tooth implants use one dental crown , but multiple implants can be used to support a dental bridge or denture, as well. Tooth implants can be both used for cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. Interested in implants? Schedule a consultation at Austin Dental Company today.
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First, you will visit Dr. Morren for an implant consultation, and he will determine if this treatment is right for you. If you’re approved for treatment, he will begin developing your treatment plan right away.
Your implant will be surgically implanted into your mouth a few weeks after your initial consultation. Dr. Morren will use a comprehensive treatment plan and guide to ensure the implant is placed perfectly.
It takes about 1-2 weeks to heal from the initial placement process, but it takes about 3-6 months for the implant to permanently bond with your jaw bone. Your restoration can only be placed once the bone and implant have healed completely.
During your recovery process, you’ll come in for multiple appointments so that your implant restoration, such as a dental crown, can be built. Once your implant site is fully healed and the implant has bonded with the bone, you’ll come in for your final appointment, and have your restoration permanently attached to your implant, completing the procedure.
To get a dental implant or a single tooth implant, you must have a healthy mouth and a strong jaw bone and be willing to commit to a multi-step process. If you're not sure whether or not this treatment is right for you, your dentist in Austin, TX is here to help. We offer free consultations for patients interested in Austin dental implants. We not only serve the dental patients of Austin, TX, but also surrounding areas such as River Place. At this appointment we can discuss dental implants cost and next steps, so contact us now to get started.
Implants are also a life-long fix instead of a temporary one. While dentures and bridges last for about 10 years or less, a dental implant has a minimum lifespan of 25 years. Most patients enjoy their implants for life, never needing to replace them.
Implants are a permanent solution to lost teeth since you never need to replace them as long as you properly care for them and maintain good oral hygiene.
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This is a traditional implant that replaces a single missing tooth in the mouth. A titanium post is implanted into the jawbone and allowed to heal for 3 to 6 months so that it becomes integrated with the jawbone, forming a tooth root. Then, we reopen the gums to attach an abutment and take impressions to create a dental crown that is attached about 6 weeks later.
Rarely, Dr. Morren will offer to stabilize a denture or bridge with a series of implants that ensure that these restorations never slip and don’t contribute to bone loss. After implanting about 4 to 6 implants in the jaw per arch of teeth, the implants need 3 to 6 months for osseointegration to occur.
A temporary denture or bridge is placed to restore the teeth until then. Once you’re fully healed, collars are placed for about 10 to 14 days to encourage healing and then replaced with abutments. The bridge or denture is fabricated from impressions taken of your mouth. These clip onto the abutments.
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