If you’ve decided to get dental Implants in Cranford NJ, an oral surgeon will have to insert them into your jawbone. Since this is a surgical procedure, you’ll be given an anesthesia before the surgeon begins placing the implants into your mouth. Below you’ll discover how dental implants are placed into your gums during surgery and what to expect after the procedure is finished.
The surgeon will cut into your gums until he reaches the bone. After the bone is exposed, he will drill a hole down deep into the bone. Next, he will place a metal post down into the hole. After the surgery, it will take approximately six months for the jawbone to grow around the metal post. After the waiting period, the surgeon will make a cut in your gum to expose the top of the metal post. A metal insert, called an abutment, is secured into the top of the implant. After a few weeks, your dentist will place a crown on top of the abutment.
During the six months while your mouth is healing, you’ll be able to wear a temporary denture. Some patients prefer to have the abutment placed into the implant during the first surgical step. While this keeps you from having the second procedure done, the metal abutment will be visible in your mouth and you won’t be able to wear a temporary denture during the healing process.
After your oral surgeon performs the surgery for your dental Implants in Cranford NJ, you’ll be able to go home the same day. This is done as an outpatient surgery so you won’t have to stay in the hospital overnight. Your gums and face may be swollen for a few days after the procedure and you may also have bruising on your face and gums. Your oral surgeon can give you a prescription for pain medication because you’ll probably have some discomfort for a few days after the surgery.
Westfield Oral Surgery provides dental surgical procedures including wisdom tooth removal, orthognathic surgery, treatments for sleep apnea and dental implants. Visit their website for more information about their services and to contact the office for a consultation.
