EXAMINATION

During the first appointment, a thorough examination will be done to assess your suitability for dental implant therapy. Bone quality and quantity are evaluated. Models and diagnostic wax up, X-ray and CT scan examinations are carried out.

A diagnosis and various treatment options and dental implant costs will be presented. Any questions will also be answered.

SURGICAL PHASE - IMPLANT PLACEMENT

The dental implant is placed in the bone in a simple surgery and is left to heal for 2 to 4 months. The dental implant may be completely covered (2-stage implant), or left uncovered (1-stage implant), depending on the bone quality. An assessment will also be made prior to the surgery to assess your suitability for immediate placement of permanent teeth.

After the healing phase, if the dental implant was left covered, it would now be uncovered by the dental surgeon.

RESTORATIVE PHASE

The restorative dentist will then complete this phase. A prosthetic restoration is fixed to the osseointegrated dental implant. This would require two or more visits depending on the complexity of the case.

<< View Dental Implant full process (PDF file format)