You have a missing tooth—or maybe multiple missing teeth—and are strongly considering dental implants, which is a wise choice!
Dental implants are a significant investment in your smile, offering unique benefits.
In this blog, we take you step-by-step through the dental implant process:
- Initial Consultation
- Potential Pretreatments
- Implant Surgery Day
- Recovery Period
- Smile Placement
Dental Implant Procedure in Kalaheo, HI: What to Expect
Your dental implant placement steps are as follows:
Initial Consultation
First, you visit our dental implant dentist for a thorough assessment. During this visit, the dentist aims to learn about your goals and address any questions you may have. We also ensure that dental implants are a suitable option for replacing your teeth. We’ll discuss costs and whether you’ll need pretreatments to help make implants a reality. Your Kalaheo dental implant consultation is an exciting first step!
Potential Pretreatments
In some cases, you’ll need pretreatments to ensure implant success. Pretreatments may include bone grafting, extractions, or other specific treatments.
Implant Surgery Day
On this day, your dentist surgically places your dental implants into the jawbone after careful planning. The implants replace your missing tooth roots. This part of the treatment requires local anesthesia. However, it is not painful.
Recovery Period
In our warm climate, recovery should be relatively comfortable and prompt. You’ll experience minor discomfort and swelling for the first few days or up to a week, but this is easily treated with an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Healing also includes the implants integrating into your jawbone, which is painless and an essential benefit of dental implants.
It’s vital to follow all your dentist’s aftercare instructions, including activity and dietary restrictions (for the first few days).
Smile Placement
At this visit, we fix your custom crowns or a prosthetic (implant denture) to the new tooth roots. From here, you’re free to enjoy your new smile.
Contact Your Dental Implant Dentist Today
If you’re looking for affordable dental implants in Kalaheo, Hawaii, or if you have questions, contact a dental team member at (808) 332-9445 to get started.
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