When a patient at Just Smiles General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Westerville decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is how long the recovery time is.
Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the process, but not all of them apply to each case.
Some of the issues include:
- Failing Teeth: In addition to the lost tooth the dental implant replaces, patients sometimes have unhealthy teeth that need to be removed before the implant goes ahead. That extends the entire process.
- Need For Bone Grafting: If there has been significant bone recession, we’ll need to boost the patient’s bone mass. This is usually done with a graft, which promotes new bone growth.
- Osseointegration: This is a big word that means, quite simply, the process of the implant post fusing with the bone. We usually allow for about two months, but sometimes it’s faster and sometimes takes longer. Once the post has fused, it is strong enough to support a replacement tooth.
These are the main variables. It may sound like a lot, and sometimes it is. But it’s worth it! A new dental implant looks and functions like a natural tooth, restoring not only your smile, but your ability to bite and chew.
At Just Smiles General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Westerville, dental implants can replace a single tooth, or support a full dental arch. They are one of our most popular restorative dentistry options. People from Columbus, Galloway, and Galena also come to our office for general dentistry. Contact us today!
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Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
656 N State St
Westerville, OH 43082
614-823-8668Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1921 Hilliard Rome Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
614-777-8668
