When a patient at Cornerstone Dental Arts in Greenfield IN decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the process, but not all of them apply to each case.
Some of the factors include:
- Failing Teeth: In addition to the lost tooth the dental implant replaces, patients sometimes have unhealthy teeth that need to be removed before the implant is installed. That extends the entire process.
- Potential For Bone Grafting: If there has been significant bone recession, we’ll need to boost the patient’s bone mass. This is usually done with a graft, which promotes new bone growth.
- Rate of Osseointegration: This is a big phrase that means, quite simply, the process of the implant post fusing with the bone. We usually allow for about two months, but sometimes it’s faster, and sometimes it takes longer. Once the post has fused, it is strong enough to support a replacement tooth.
These are the main variables. It may sound like a lot, and sometimes it is. But it’s worth it! A new dental implant looks and functions like a natural tooth, restoring not only your smile, but your ability to bite and chew.
At Cornerstone Dental Arts in Greenfield IN, dental implants can replace a single tooth, or support a full dental arch. People from Maxwell, Charlottesville, Fountaintown, 46140, 46163, and 46055 also come to our office for other restorative dentistry options. Contact us today!
Contact Cornerstone Dental Arts:
317-462-7696
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
920 N State St
Greenfield, Indiana
46140
