The process of receiving dental implants can traditionally take anywhere from six months to a year to complete. Consequently, it is not hard to understand why the availability of same day dental implants seems a bit too good to be true to many patients. However, the truth is, advancements in dental technology have allowed dentists to significantly shorten the process of receiving dental implants and are even allowing for the same day placement of these implants. Below you will learn more about how this new shortened process works so that you can decide if same day dental implants are right for you.

Your First Visit To The Clinic

The complete dental implant process will actually take place during two separate visits when using same day implant services. During the first visit, your dentist will begin by making a mold of your mouth. This mold is sent off to the clinic's lab where it will be used to fabricate the dental crowns that will ultimately be placed over your dental implants to function as your new replacement teeth.

Next, your dentist will perform any tooth extractions that are necessary. After extracting the tooth, the dentist will use the opening in the gums to place the implant into your jawbone. By performing this step directly after the extraction, your dentist will be able to eliminate the need to make a surgical incision in order to anchor your implants in the jaw.

Once all of your implants are in place, your dentist will provide you with a temporary pair of dentures that can be worn over your implants throughout the healing process.

Your Second Visit To The Clinic

After a few months, you will be required to return to the dental clinic to complete the implant process. At this time, your jawbone should have healed around your implants, providing them with additional stability and strength.

During this visit, your dentist will remove your temporary dentures and replace them with the dental crowns which were fabricated using a mold of your natural teeth. Since these crowns are designed to perfectly mimic the size and shape of your real teeth, they will provide you with a far more natural looking and feeling smile than the temporary dentures you have been wearing.

Once your crowns are securely cemented to the implant, you will be ready to go out into the world and show off your brand new smile. For more information, contact Oral Surgery Center or a similar location.