What is implant treatment procedure like?
The procedure involves several steps. First, a very small hole is drilled in the jaw bone where the implant will be placed. A titanium screw will be placed in this hole, allowing a dental implant to be held in place. Next, the hole is slowly widened, allowing the titanium screw to be placed in the bone. The implant site is then covered and given time (anywhere from 3 to 6 months) to heal and anchor to the bone, a process called osseointegration. Once the implant has healed, a temporary crown is placed over the dental implant to allow the gum to grow and shape around the soon-to-be implant naturally. When the gum has formed, a permanent crown replaces the temporary one.
