Dental implants are used to restore the look and function of one or multiple missing teeth. With an artificial tooth root covered by a crown, which mimics the appearance of a natural tooth, implants can even be used for a full-mouth restoration.
If you’re planning to have one or multiple dental implants placed, you may be wondering what to expect after the procedure. Here, we’ll discuss the recovery process for dental implant treatment and what you can do to protect your new implant(s).
Recovering From The Dental Implant Procedure
The first step of dental implant treatment is to place the artificial tooth root. This involves drilling a hole into the jawbone and placing the titanium implant. You’ll be under anesthesia throughout the process.
After this initial procedure, the implant will fuse with the jawbone over the course of four to six months. This process, known as osseointegration, is crucial to the success of the implant.
Tips For Dental Implant Recovery
During osseointegration, you can support the recovery process by:
- Avoiding smoking and other nicotine products, which inhibit the body’s healing process
- Limit alcohol use
- Brushing and flossing as usual to prevent infection, although you should avoid directly brushing the implant site for the first few days after the procedure
- Using any prescribed medications, such as antibiotics or pain medications, as directed
- Attending all of your scheduled follow-up appointments
- Telling your provider about any unexpected side effects
Normal side effects from the dental implant treatment process include inflammation and minor pain around the implant site, minor bruising, and minor bleeding.
Once the permanent crown has been placed, continue to brush and floss as recommended by your provider and schedule regular check-ups.
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