Step 1: Examination and Treatment Planning Step 2: Placing the Dental Implant and Bone
healing/Osseointegration Step 3: Connecting the Abutment and Impression Step 4: Restoration delivered
Step 1:
Examination and Diagnosis consist of a comprehensive oral
examination, full-mouth x-rays, panorex x-rays and/or
CT Scan, diagnostic casts and photographs. Consultation
should be done within six months prior to surgery.
Step
2:
Implant Surgery:
Implants are placed in jaw.
Swelling disappears 4 to 7 days after
surgery.
Sutures are removed 7 to 10 days
following surgery.
A soft diet is recommended during
the first 4 to 6 weeks.
Bone healing and Osseointegration
occurs for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Temporary crowns or removable prosthesis
are optional during this bone healing period.
Abutments or posts are delivered
and torqued into place.
X-rays are taken.
Impression of mouth is done for
the final prosthesis.
Step
4:
Prosthesis is completed and cemented
or screwed onto the implants.
Final adjustments are made.
X-rays are taken.
Follow Up Care:
Oral hygiene maintenance is performed at 3 to 6 month
intervals following placement of the final prosthesis.
Regular and fastidious oral hygiene maintenance is the
key to the long-term success of dental implants
