What does the dental implant procedure involve?
Most implants can be placed by a trained dentist in one or two office visits. Further visits will also be needed to fit the replacement teeth, which fasten to the implants. In addition, it is possible that some bone structure will have to be added to the patient’s jaw or that other adjustments may have to be made. Tested methodologies now exist that can effectively and safely add bone where needed. This process can delay the placement of the implant for a period of months. Most dental implant fixture placements/insertions can be performed under the same local anesthesia used for routine fillings. The specialists that Dr. Wineman works with can also provide sedation (either oral conscious Sedation or IV sedation if the patient wants to “sleep” duringt he procedure). Temporary teeth, in the form of a transitional partial denture or “flipper”, can be made for areas in the front of the mouth so that patients can lead normal lives during the interim.
