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DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental Implants is a wonderful option to replace any missing teeth that provides longevity and preservation. Implants also help avoid any bone loss that may occur from the missing tooth.

WHAT MAKES UP AN IMPLANT?
An implant is made up of a screw-shaped titanium post, an abutment, and the implant crown. The screw replaces what should be the root part of the tooth which will secure the implant into the bone. The abutment connects the screw to the crown. This crown is custom-made to match the rest of your natural teeth.

THE PROCESS

The process of getting dental implants at CCED takes between six to eight months, and is comprised of a varying number of steps, depending on which type of dental implant procedure is being done :

1. NUMBING : We begin by providing local anesthesia to numb the area and prepare the site for the dental implant.

2. ACCESSING THE JAWBONE : The first surgical step we take, is to make incisions in your overlying gum tissue and use an elevator (a kind of hand tool) to push and peel the flaps of your gum tissue back, so that we have access to your jawbone. If your jawbone is not flat and smooth, we will need to take the extra step of using a drill to reshape it slightly.

3. SCREW PLACEMENT : Next we place a screw into your jawbone using specially made surgical instruments for the mouth, and make sure that the area is cleaned.

4. HEALING : After the screw has been secured, it is essential to wait an appropriate amount of time for your jaw and gum tissues to heal; usually, it takes three to six months for an implant to fuse with your jawbone before it can be restored (this step can take more time for some people than others).

5. PLACING YOUR PERMANENT DENTAL PROSTHESIS : After the fusion has occurred and your jaw has fully healed, an abutment is screwed into place and your fabricated dental crown is cemented over the abutment.

TYPES OF IMPLANTS

In Bone: Endosteal, or in bone dental implants, are the most commonly used. They are inserted inside the jaw bone using screws, blades or cylinders.
On Bone: Subperiosteal, or on bone dental implants, are placed on top of the jaw. Posts from a metal framework are put in place, which protrude through the gum. The implants are connected to these posts and remain secure. This type of dental implant is used when one of our dentists determines that your bone height will not support in bone implants, or you are unable to wear dentures.

IMPLANT TOOTH REPLACEMENT OPTIONS

ONE TOOTH REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT OF ALL TEETH

MULTIPLE TEETH REPLACEMENT

REMOVABLE DENTURES SUPPORT

To ensure longevity of your implants and attachment stays strong, maintain good oral hygiene and attend routine cleanings. Lack thereof can result to bacterial infection, Peri-implantitis.

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?

To qualify for candidacy for dental implant procedures at a CCED facility, you must:

  • Have no current cavities
  • Show no signs of active infection
  • Be in general good health (oral and otherwise)
  • Remain free of periodontal disease (have healthy gum tissues)
    • If you have any questions concerning your eligibility for getting a dental implant at Philadelphia-located CCED, give us a call and consult with one of our medical staff to determine whether we can perform the procedure. At CCED, we work together with you to help ensure we can give you safe, healing dentistry.