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Posted on 7/31/2019 by Jonathan J. Golab, DDS, PA |
![]() "Your gums and natural teeth need to be in good shape. And you need to have enough high-quality bone in your jaw.” Getting an implant is a two-step process. The dentist will give you some kind of local anesthesia and then will insert the implant into your mouth. Then you must wait; most patients must wait around three months, but the amount of time depends on the quantity and quality of the patient’s bone. During that time the bone actually grows around the titanium implant, anchoring it securely in your mouth - a process called osseointegration. After the waiting period, the dentist will attach a post to the implant and then affix a crown or denture to the post. "Getting implants once had the stigma of being a lengthy and difficult process," says Dr. Golab, a Lewisville cosmetic dentistry provider. "However, implants are now part of mainstream dentistry and are relatively easy and straightforward." They can also be cared for the same way you would care for natural teeth. With proper care, implants can last you a lifetime. "Patients report that their implants feel and act just like natural teeth," notes Dr. Golab, a Lewisville Invisalign provider. "They are thrilled because implants give them the chance to get their beautiful smile back - something that many of them thought was impossible". |