Dental Implants in Devon

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a permanent replacement for missing teeth and consist of three parts: a biocompatible implant post, a porcelain dental crown, and an abutment that connects them.

Many dental professionals consider dental implants to be the gold standard for tooth replacement because of their ability to replace both the tooth and tooth root, closely mimicking both the appearance and function of natural teeth.

How Are Dental Implants Placed?

There is a lot of preparation and planning involved in the process of getting dental implants. Here are the steps involved in the process:

• Planning- you will first need to visit our dentist in Devon for a comprehensive examination of your gums and jaw to determine if you are a viable candidate for the procedure. One must have healthy gums and a strong jawbone to get dental implants. If it is determined that you are a viable candidate, our dentist will then work with you to map out exactly where each implant needs to be placed in your mouth.
• Installation- after providing you with a general or local anesthetic, our dentist will create a small incision in your gums so that they can drill into your jawbone and insert the implant posts.
• Integration- once the implants have been placed, you will need to go through a process known as osseointegration, where the implant posts fuse with your jawbone. This phase can take several months.
• Support- once the posts have fused with your jawbone, our dentist will place the abutment and porcelain crowns onto them, completing the process.