How long does it take to get a dental implant

The dental implant is a surgical procedure in which an artificial tooth root is implanted in the alveolar bone in the missing tooth area, and then a fixed denture is attached to this implant after three to six months. Experts say the overall treatment procedure for artificial dental implants takes about three to six months and is divided into the following three stages.

(1) Pre-operative examination and formulation of implant treatment plan: systematic examination of the missing teeth site and the whole oral condition, taking oral X-ray film and making corresponding treatment. Formulate the implant treatment plan according to the patient's specific situation. Make an appointment for implant surgery.

(2) Implant Surgery Stage: Under local anesthesia, the artificial tooth root, i.e. implant, is surgically implanted into the alveolar bone. Usually, the time for implanting a single implant is about 10-30 minutes, and there will be no pain during the surgery, and the postoperative reaction will be small. If there is insufficient bone in the missing teeth area, some artificial bone powder material needs to be implanted to supplement. Hengyang dental experts mentioned that overall, implant surgery is a less traumatic outpatient oral surgery. After implant surgery, patients do not need to be hospitalized, eat soft food on the same day, cannot brush or rinse within 24 hours, and usually take anti-inflammatory drugs orally for 3-5 days. It takes 2-6 months for the artificial tooth root to bond with the alveolar bone after implantation, during which time patients can wear temporary dentures.

(3) Crown restoration: 2-6 months after the implant surgery, after the artificial root and the alveolar bone are completely combined together, the crown restoration process of the implant will begin, which takes about one month. Usually the crowns are metal porcelain crowns, which have excellent texture, realistic color, comfort and aesthetics, satisfactory restoration of function, and durability. After wearing the crown to complete the final restoration, it is necessary to review every six months to a year, regular maintenance is conducive to the long-term use of dental implants.