How Do I Get Dental Implants?

The process for getting dental implants is easy to understand when you remember there are two parts of an implant that have to be installed at two different times. First the post is attached to the jawbone and then the prosthetic tooth is attached to the post. The following outline provides more description of the process:

1. Before scheduling when you will get dental implants, you will have a consultation with Dr. Geren about whether you qualify as a candidate for dental implants. If you qualify, then you will schedule the two dates for your dental implant procedure.
2. The first step of the procedure will occur at your next visit, at which time Dr. Geren will surgically attach the titanium posts of the implants to your jawbone. Through a process called osseointegration, this post will naturally fuse with the jawbone over the next few months, creating a strong and lasting bond. Patients generally compare this type of surgery to a tooth extraction and find that Tylenol or Motrin is sufficient to help them with pain management afterward.
3. The second stage of the procedure will not occur until the posts have bonded and the surrounding tissue has healed. This process generally takes a few weeks. After that time, Dr. Geren performs the second, shorter stage of the process by attaching the prosthetic tooth to each post. This step completes the implant procedure.
4. To make sure the implants are bonding to the bone properly and healing rapidly, you will have periodic follow-up visits with Dr. Geren and his highly trained team who will monitor your progress and satisfaction with the results.

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