Implanted teeth are placed in the gum tissues and also are compatible with the patient’s body. Once the dental implant surgery is done, the patient will have a permanent new tooth.

This cosmetic dental treatment has three parts, including implant or the fixture, abutment, and the prosthesis or crown. Dental Implants improve speech and self-esteem and enhance the patient’s facial beauty. It also improves your mouth’s function and oral health. You are able to speak and eat easier. You will not be worried about its slipping while you are speaking with your friends or neighbors. It lasts a lifetime if you take care of them properly. Although seeming expensive, dental implants are worth the money you spend on them. Parkview implant specialists state that the average dental implants cost in Vancouver falls between $2900 and $4000, considering several effective factors. Here we look at the whole process briefly:

The Process

Before the surgery, the surgeon conducts an examination. S/he will use 3D scans, x-rays, and Cone Beam CT in order to see if you can get a dental implant or not. If you are a good candidate, the dentist numbs the desired area. Different sedation and anesthesia will be used in this case. So you will be relaxed during the process.

Sometimes, additional processes are done according to patients’ needs, for example, tooth extraction or bone grafting. The tooth can be removed on the same day of the surgery. In some cases, the dentist extracts the tooth and waits for one to two weeks until the gum heals. Then a dental implant is implanted.

In the case of bone grafting, more bones are added to the patients’ jaw to strengthen it. People who have an insufficient bone in their jaw should receive more bone. The jawbone should be strong enough in order to keep the implant firm in its place. The bone can be taken from the human’s and animals’ bodies. Moreover, industrial materials can be used.

After that, the dentist cuts the gum line and places the fixture in it. As mentioned before, it is made of titanium. The patient should wait three to six months in order to allow the implant to fuse with the bone. After the healing process, the dentist attaches the abutment to it, and finally, a crown or prosthesis covers it.

The color and shape of the dental crown are similar to natural teeth. That is why they are considered as the best option which matches the natural teeth. As they are fixed, they will not slip or move. This is an ideal feature.

After the Process

After the surgery, the patient will feel discomfort that is normal. Pain and bleeding are also natural. The dentist prescribes painkillers to help the patient control the pain. Using gauze can reduce bleeding. The patient should replace the gauze every several hours. The patient may notice swelling. It can be reduced with the use of a compress. A cold compress can also reduce bleeding. The patient should use watery and soft foods. Eating hard and hot foods are forbidden in the first few days. If the bleeding and pain get worse, the patient should visit the dentist.