Download - The Dental Implant Process
THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESSF I N D O U T I F T H I S T O O T H R E P L A C E M E N T
O P T I O N I S R I G H T F O R Y O U
MOST E F F E C T I V E TOO TH REP LAC EMENT OPT I ON
Permanent
Dental implants are the only option that replace your missing
root along with your missing tooth , making i t a permanent
restorat ion that wil l last a l i fet ime .
Superior Bite
Dental implants restore ful l strength and function to your smile ,
al lowing you to eat al l of your favor ite foods without concern .
Tooth Preservation
Dental implants don 't rely on adjacent teeth for support ,
maintaining optimal levels of health for your remaining teeth .
YOUR DENTA L IMP LANT CONSU L TA T I ON
During your consultat ion , Dr . Fleschler wil l examine the
health of your teeth , gums and jawbone to determine
whether you are a good candidate for dental implants . I f
you don 't have suff ic ient jawbone density , Dr . Fleschler
may recommend a bone graft so that you can undergo the
implant procedure .
EX TRAC T I ONS/ IMP LANT P LAC EMENT
Dr. Fleschler works with a local periodontist
who will perform any necessary extractions as
well as the implant placement phase of your
dental implant procedure. Working with a
specialist for implant placement ensures you'll
receive the most precise results possible.
OSS EO I N T EGRA T I ON
There i s a 3 -6 month
heal ing process after
the implant i s inserted
into your jawbone .
During this t ime , the
implant fuses with your
jawbone , al lowing i t to
function as a permanent
replacement root .
A T TACH ING TH E ABUTMENT
Once osseointegrat ion i s complete , Dr . Fleschler wil l place a
small t i tanium rod , cal led an abutment , on the dental
implant . The abutment wil l eventual ly connect with your new
prosthetic tooth .
CR EA T I NG YOURPROS TH E T I C
T OO THDr . Fleschler wil l take
an impression of your
teeth .
This impression i s sent
to the lab for use in
creating your new
prosthetic tooth .
The lab wil l use the highest
qual ity dental porcelain to
construct a dental crown
that wil l look just l ike your
natural teeth .
A T TACH ING YOUR PROS TH E T I C TOO THWhen your crown i s ready , Dr . Fleschler wil l
attach i t to the abutment .
At this point, you're readyto enjoy a fully functioning
replacement tooth thatblends in seamlessly with
your smile.