Know the steps of dental implant procedure for a new strong and durable tooth

Dental Implant is the process of making dentures using medical materials such as titanium alloy. The dentist designs it to resemble the shape of a tooth root and inserts it to replace the natural tooth root that has been extracted. This fills the empty space in the gum ridge tightly, restoring the balance of chewing function to be as good as or close to the original.

Steps of Dental Implant Procedure You Should Know

1. Visit the dentist for oral examination, take X-rays and 3D CT scans to plan the treatment, estimate the treatment duration, and assess whether other procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lift are needed.
2. The dentist implants the dental implant into the patient’s mouth.
3. Wait for the dental implant to integrate with the patient’s bone for about 3-4 months.
4. The dentist takes an impression on the implant to make a crown on the dental implant.
5. The crown fabrication takes about 1-2 weeks.
6. The dentist places the crown on the dental implant for the patient.

Normally, dental implant treatment alone without bone grafting takes about 3.5 – 4.5 months.

Dr. Pongsarapee Kamolrungwarakul

Specialist in Prosthodontics

Dental Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital