Dental implant recuperation is an important part of dental implant surgery. Before explaining the recuperation period it is best to understand what dental implants are and what they are used for. An implant is used to replace a missing tooth. But implants are so strong that they can be used to replace several teeth. In fact they are so strong that a few can replace a whole set of teeth. The implant itself is not the replacement tooth, just the anchor, like the roots of a natural tooth. A dental implant post connects the implant to a dental crown you now have a strong natural looking new tooth.
Dental implant recuperation is just one part of dental implant surgery. The implant is actually a little device made of titanium that is placed in the bone where the tooth is missing. A small hole called and osteotomy is made in the bone and the implant is placed in. The bone the bonds to the titanium. Recuperation from the placement of the implant is normally quite quick but it is traditional to wait 6 months before the dental implant is restored. At this time the dental implant post and the dental crown are placed and you are all finished!
Dental implant recuperation is important to the surgery. The bone needs time to grow over the implant, making it stronger. Waiting before placing the crown actually helps the success rate of the dental implant and decrease the risk of a dental implant failure. Implants can be so strong that a dental implant bridge of even dental implant dentures can be used on only a few implants. Mini-dental implants have become the best solution for implant dentures because of the small recuperation period.
If you would like to lean more about dental implants and dental implant recuperation, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team has over 45 years of combined experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule a free dental implant consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, our Atlanta Implant Dentist, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.