25/03/2022
Purpose of a Dental Implant
A dental implant can replace one or more permanent teeth lost to an injury, gum disease, tooth decay, or infection.When you talk with your dentist at the initial consultation, they may discuss other options for replacing the teeth as well. These may include dentures and bridges.
They’ll discuss with you whether you have enough space and bone in the area of the missing tooth for the procedure.
If your tooth has been missing for a while, you may have bone loss. This requires a bone graft before you are able to proceed with dental implant surgery.
How to Prepare
Before the procedure, you’ll see your dentist for an initial consultation. Your dentist will give you a comprehensive examination. They’ll take X-rays and discuss with you the options to develop a plan for the implant surgery.