First, you will visit our Bright Dentistry office near Howell, MI, for an appointment with Dr. Aminlari. She will thoroughly assess your mouth to determine if you’re a good candidate for implant restorations. She will also evaluate any X-rays available to check the amount of bone in the site where the implant will be fitted. Once approved, you’ll be scheduled with a dentist to have the dental implant fitted.
Dental implant placement is done in a separate appointment with our specialist dentists. Sometimes, this can be done right after your consultation. The dentist will clean and apply local anesthesia to numb the mouth before beginning. They will then make a tiny incision in the gum to reveal the bone beneath. And upon inserting the implant, your dentist will place a healing cap over it and close the gum with some stitches.
After placing your implant, your Brighton dentist may recommend a few months of healing time to allow your jaw to fuse completely with the implant. Meanwhile, you may be provided with a temporary prosthetic tooth to place in the space of the missing tooth.
Once your implant is secure, you’ll need to return to our office for crown placement. During this appointment, the dentist will open the gum of the implant and attach an abutment. The abutment penetrates the implant and forms a place to fit the custom-made crown.
On average, dental implants can last about 15 to 20 years. Still, with adequate care, implant restorations can last longer; some patients are reported to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.
Your dentist may recommend an implant restoration if:
Did you know that dental implants can protect you against bone loss? This helps prevent your mouth from looking sunken and wrinkles from forming around your chin and mouth.
Need to brighten your smile? Contact us online or call (810) 626-5662 to schedule a consultation.
