San Francisco and Marin CA
Dental implant surgery is a major first step to reviving your smile, and it can be scary when you don’t know what to anticipate throughout the process. Glen Park Dental is committed to providing stellar results through implant dentistry. Our implant dentists in San Francisco will walk you through the procedure from start to finish. To assist you as you embark on your dental implant procedure, we have provided a detailed guide on the different phases of implantation and what to expect from the procedure from beginning to end.
Step 1: Book an Appointment
A first consult will be conducted to determine if dental implants are right for you. We will examine your oral and overall health, which may include X-rays and analyzing your medical history. Extra dental procedures may be needed, depending on your oral health status. Additional procedures may include gum disease treatment, tooth extractions, or bone graphs. However, some patients won’t qualify for dental implants because of weak jaws needed to hold on to the implant and make it stable. Always be sure that you undergo a consultation when considering implants, to ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure.
Step 2: Teeth Extraction and Bone Grafting
Our Marin area implant dentists will then conduct any procedures needed to prepare a patient’s jaw for implant placement. When bone loss occurs, then it would be either possible or necessary to carry out a bone graft to rebuild the jawbone and support the implant. The recovery time from a bone graft is 3 to 6 months depending on the damage extent and the progress of regenerated bone.
Step 3: Make Plans
Planning for surgery a few weeks in advance is key to ensuring a smooth implant procedure and recovery process. Stock up on foods that are nutritious but easy to chew because you may need to take it easy for a few days, in terms of chewing. Most patients who receive a single implant return to work the next day, although plan to take some time off if you’re receiving multiple implants or if the dentist advises you to do so.
Step 4: Implant Day
Arrive for your appointment on implant day with an empty stomach, wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Before your procedure, you can brush your teeth as usual, but avoid using mouthwash. Then, take any preoperative medications as directed by our Marin implant dentists and our dental team to help ensure a smooth and successful implant placement. Finally, our team will go to work inserting the implants.
Implant Dentists in Marin and San Francisco, California
Glen Park Dental is dedicated to restoring smiles and ensuring that patients have a smooth journey throughout their treatment. If you have any questions or concerns about dental implants or if you want to arrange an appointment to assess your eligibility for dental implants, contact us at (415) 585-1500 or online. Our implant dentists in Marin hope to be able to provide you with new dental implants that will help you become more confident about your smile’s appearance.
