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Implants: A Three-step Process The
first step is the surgical
placement of the implants into the
bone. This is usually done in
the dental office, but in some
instances a brief hospital stay may be
necessary. The surgery will be
done with local anesthesia; a general
anesthetic may be used to ensure your
comfort during surgery. After
the implants are surgically placed
into the bone, the gums are covered
over the implants for a healing period
of three to six months.
The second step
is the surgical exposure of the top of
the implant and attachment of the
abutments to the implant. (The
abutment attaches the implant to the
prosthesis.) This is a short
procedure and usually requires only
local anesthesia.
The third step
is the restorative phase. The
restorative dentist will take
impressions of your abutments, teeth
and jaws. He or she will then
fabricate a prosthesis that will
attach the implants. This will
require several visits and may take a
month to be completed.
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