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• | Removing decayed or loose teeth: this is done in preparation for the implants. |
• | Preparing the jawbone: if you have enough bone in the jaw, you may not need any other procedures, but some patients require bone grafting or a sinus lift that can support a dental implant. |
• | Healing the jawbone: during this time the jaw heals from the surgery when it is needed. |
• | Placing the screw or the titanium post in the jaw: our surgeon makes an incision in the gum to expose the bone. He or she drills holes where the titanium post will be placed deep in the jawbone so that it can support the crown. |
• | Recovering from the surgery for several months: in this step your jaw recovers from the surgery and the titanium stake fuses with the bone. The stake becomes the root for your new teeth. It is important to allow you to fully recover from the surgery so that the implant can be successful. |
• | Placing the abutment or connector to hold the crown: this is the extension that will hold the crown in place. In some cases, we can add this at the same time as the implant. |
• | Healing of the gum tissue: your gums will need a few weeks to heal from this procedure. |
• | Setting the permanent crown: after the implant is placed in the jaw, you will go home with a temporary set of teeth that you can remove to eat. These need to be removed and cleaned at night to avoid decay. Once your gums are healed they are ready to receive the crown which is attached to the connector in the final stage. |
![]() New Heights Dental & Braces
7700 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209-3232 Convenient parking is available directly in front of our office. T: (210) 625-4599 F: (210) 828-3205 We look forward to seeing you smile! |