Implant placement sounds bigger than it is. For most patients, it is a calm, well-planned appointment that takes about an hour, and you go home the same day.
Before you arrive
Eat a light meal unless we have advised otherwise.
Take your usual medication, and bring a list of it.
Arrange for someone to drive you home if you are having sedation.
During the procedure
We numb the area thoroughly with local anesthesia, so you feel pressure but not pain. Using your 3D scan as a guide, the dentist places a small titanium post into the jawbone, then closes the gum with a few stitches.
You can raise your hand at any moment to pause. Most people are surprised how quickly it is over.
The first 48 hours
Expect mild swelling and soreness, managed with simple pain relief.
Stick to soft, cool foods and avoid chewing on that side.
Keep the area clean with gentle salt-water rinses after 24 hours.
Avoid smoking, which slows healing.
Final thoughts
Over the next few months the implant fuses with the bone. Then we fit a custom crown that looks and feels like your natural tooth. If you have questions at any point, we are a phone call away.
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