What are the stages of dental implants?

How long is the interval between the second stage and the first stage of dental implants?

The dental implant process is quite lengthy. The dental implant process can be divided into three stages, and it takes 4-6 months or more to complete depending on the individual. In the first stage of dental implant, after examination and evaluation by the dentist, the implant is placed into the alveolar bone. The first stage does not just mean implanting the tooth. It also involves the dentist using precision instruments to examine the oral cavity, planning a careful treatment plan, measuring the position and depth of the implant, and then drilling the implant into the alveolar bone.

The second stage of dental implantation means that after the implant is successfully placed, the abutment teeth connected to the implant are installed so that the crown can be installed smoothly in the third stage of dental implantation. However, the second stage of dental implantation cannot be carried out immediately after the first stage is completed. The reason is that after the implant is placed, it takes about 3-6 months for bone cells to attach to the surface of the implant and complete the "bone integration".

You know, bone integration time cannot be rushed. After all, whether the dental implant is stable and secure has a lot to do with whether the alveolar bone can complete bone integration. This is why dental implants are ranked as the most natural tooth-like dentures among all dentures.

How should eating habits be adjusted during the second phase of dental implants?

For traditional dental implants, the second stage of implantation requires the removal of the anchor teeth that connect to the implants, but the condition of the implants being embedded in the gums must be improved beforehand. Therefore, the dentist will perform another operation to cut open the gums, expose part of the implant and then install the anchor tooth. The purpose is to shape the gums and ensure that the denture crown can be installed in its place later.

The second stage of dental implant surgery also requires surgery, which means a wound recovery period is required. In addition to using opposing teeth to chew during meals, you should avoid choosing high-fiber foods that require vigorous chewing. After all, excessive chewing will pull the wound, causing it to split and become more difficult to heal. In addition, spicy, hot and irritating foods should be strictly prohibited.

The second phase of dental implant diet should consist of soft, easy-to-chew, high-nutrition, and low-irritation foods to help the wound heal as planned. Generally speaking, with good diet and care, wounds can usually heal within 1 week.

What should be done after the second and third stages of dental implants?

The end of the second stage of dental implants means that the surgical procedures have come to an end, and the next step is to install dentures for the patient. At the beginning of the third stage of dental implant, the doctor will use a mouth scanner to collect oral dental data and create a 3D model of the teeth. Under the supervision of the dentist, the doctor will use a digital device to make a full-ceramic crown. Finally, the patient will be tested and installed, and the denture will be fine-tuned for the patient. All patients who come to the clinic can have smooth bite and comfortable eating.

Once the permanent denture is completed, the three stages of dental implant are officially completed. Patients are reminded that after the third stage of dental implants is completed, they must return for regular checkups so that the dentist can understand the subsequent use of the implants and perform teeth cleaning for the patients. An important concept to maintain when maintaining dental implants is to treat them as carefully as real teeth and to have a dentist treat them promptly when the symptoms are minor, so as to avoid serious symptoms that increase the difficulty of treatment.