I will have a minor bone grafting and a single dental implant in a couple days to replace a missing tooth. I'm 34, healthy person. How long should I expect to return to my regular life? Eating regular, going to work or the gym. Not asking when my new crown will be installed, I know it will take a couple of months but I'm curious about how long should I expect before the scar heals completely and pain is gone after the operation. and will I feel the screw in my jaw after the process? Thank you.
July 8, 2014
Answer: What to expect after a dental implant has been placed Assuming that I correctly understand all of the details of the procedure that you are about to undergo, I believe that you will be very pleasantly surprised. In the typical scenario, the placement of an implant is a very atraumatic procedure because you have to be kind to the bone to avoid damaging it. This means that there is normally very little, if any swelling or bruising, and the pain is minimal to nonexistent. You also mention that you will be receiving a minor bone graft. When I use that verbiage, it means that only a small amount of graft material will be needed and possibly a small flap will be made in the gum tissue. This may result in some minor discomfort, but usually Motrin is sufficient to help keep you comfortable. The healing period will vary based on the flap design chosen by your implant dentist, as will the disruption to your normal daily activities. I will usually tell patients to take it easy for a few days following this type of procedure. If we schedule for a Friday, then most people are fine come Monday morning. I hope you found this information helpful,Dr Champagne
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July 8, 2014
Answer: What to expect after a dental implant has been placed Assuming that I correctly understand all of the details of the procedure that you are about to undergo, I believe that you will be very pleasantly surprised. In the typical scenario, the placement of an implant is a very atraumatic procedure because you have to be kind to the bone to avoid damaging it. This means that there is normally very little, if any swelling or bruising, and the pain is minimal to nonexistent. You also mention that you will be receiving a minor bone graft. When I use that verbiage, it means that only a small amount of graft material will be needed and possibly a small flap will be made in the gum tissue. This may result in some minor discomfort, but usually Motrin is sufficient to help keep you comfortable. The healing period will vary based on the flap design chosen by your implant dentist, as will the disruption to your normal daily activities. I will usually tell patients to take it easy for a few days following this type of procedure. If we schedule for a Friday, then most people are fine come Monday morning. I hope you found this information helpful,Dr Champagne
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June 2, 2014
Answer: Implant Healing I actually have had an implant myself. Usually you are back to normal activities the next day or two. The process of integration takes about 4 months before the permanent crown can be made.
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June 2, 2014
Answer: Implant Healing I actually have had an implant myself. Usually you are back to normal activities the next day or two. The process of integration takes about 4 months before the permanent crown can be made.
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