You may be weighing up the possibility of getting an implant in case you want to improve your dental health and esthetics.
If this is the case, it is normal that many doubts arise about the surgery and what the postoperative period is like.
But another of the most common questions asked by patients is the waiting time between the implant and the definitive crown.
For this, it is necessary for the gum to have healed properly, and this factor will be influenced by the type of technique used in the intervention.
In this article, we detail what you should take into account to find out how long it takes for a dental implant to heal.
Typical healing times in traditional surgery
Not all the people who come to our clinic come in the same conditions.
Thus, there are those who come with a gap, due to a missing piece, but sometimes it is necessary to perform an exodontia.
Therefore, in this case, the first step to begin the process of placing dental implants is the extraction of the tooth in question.
It is usually necessary to wait between 3 and 4 months until the alveolus matures, that is, the gum that used to surround the tooth.
After this time, the wound will have healed properly and it is then that the dentist proceeds to place the titanium screw -the implant- in the bone.
At this stage, the only thing that is visible is a metal “veneer” flush with the gum, which can be hidden by a temporary crown or cap.
Thanks to this, the patient’s dental esthetics will not be affected and he/she will be able to eat normally, although with the appropriate care.
Time between implant and crown
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DENTAL IMPLANT
Once the implant has been inserted, the usual waiting time is another three months until the area has healed.
The person then returns to the dental clinic. There, the implantologist checks their condition and takes a sample of their mouth.
After creating a custom-made case, the dentist places the final dental crown.
What if I opt for an immediate load dental implant?
Thanks to technological advances in dentistry, new techniques have emerged, such as immediate load implants.
Advantages of immediate loading
The steps of immediate loading do not differ from traditional surgery, but it does have notable advantages in comparison, especially in terms of time.
This system manages to reduce waiting times for the patient, since in the same day the professional extracts the dental piece and places the prosthesis together with the perfectly adapted provisional crown.
With this technique, the patient only undergoes one surgery, so the area only has to heal once.
This is a way of performing the procedure that allows dental implants to be placed in the entire mouth in just one day.
Immediate loading
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IMMEDIATE LOADING SURGERY
Depending on the state of the patient’s oral cavity, it will be necessary to wait a few hours before the crown or temporary prosthesis is placed.
At DrAW Clinic we have numerous cases of success applying this system to our patients, who wear the aforementioned temporary cover during the entire healing process of the implant.
Although the advantages of opting for this method are mainly aesthetic, the fact is that the temporary prosthesis allows you to lead a normal life right after the intervention.
Therefore, the time between the implant surgery and the crowns is only a few hours.
Once osseointegration is complete, after three months, the person can return to the dentist to have the definitive crown or prosthesis fitted.
Traditional surgery or immediate loading?
When you go to a clinic because you need to have a dental implant placed, let the implantologist advise you on which type of surgery is best for you.
This technique is not indicated for everyone.
Although any patient can be a candidate to undergo this surgery, a series of requirements must be met to ensure its success and effectiveness.
Have a sufficient amount of bone to guarantee the correct fastening of the implant.
Not need any type of periodontal treatment, that is to say, have healthy gums and teeth.
Maintain a meticulous and correct dental hygiene after the operation.
Do not suffer from bruxism and that the patient’s occlusion (bite) is adequate.
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Guided surgery: a faster healing process
Guided surgery is a complementary procedure that is performed together with immediate loading.
By applying this technique, the implantologist is able to place the prosthesis with much more precision and efficiency, without having to stitch and obtaining predictable results.
After tooth extraction, the healing time is about 3 to 4 months. After the implant placement, it will be necessary to wait another 3 months until the definitive crown is in place.
Thanks to guided surgery, the healing time is significantly reduced, since it is not necessary to perforate the gum and, therefore, the postoperative period is improved.
This is achieved by means of computer-guided pre-planning, where a virtual sample of the patient’s teeth is created.
The recreation obtained is an exact copy of the person’s oral cavity, and with this method the implantologist obtains a splint that serves as a guide.
This splint is a mold that adapts perfectly to the patient’s mouth and indicates to the implantologist the exact place where the titanium screw will be placed.
This makes it more likely that an immediate loading implant will be performed on the same day.
Design of a digital splint
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COMPUTER-GUIDED SURGERY
Procedure times may vary from patient to patient.
Although the above times are the most common, they may be altered depending on the needs of the individual.
That is why, before saying categorically how long it takes to place the implant, it is essential to assess each case.
Thus, if a patient requires any additional treatment, such as, for example, a gum or bone graft, the problem will have to be solved before the dental implant is placed.
To make sure that the patient’s oral cavity is in good condition and can support the operation, the implantologist will verify that he/she does not have any periodontal disease.
If this is not the case, and in the event that the person’s mouth presents some problem, the professional will decide the most appropriate solution for each one.
This is because the interventions are totally personalized.
The results of the prosthesis are very positive, being successful in 97.5% of the cases.
Therefore, if you think you need to renew your teeth, do not hesitate to make an appointment through our web form or by calling +526645908321 so that we can advise you on the treatment that best suits you.
