How Long Does A Dental Implant Procedure Take?

Before starting the actual procedure, the dentist will recommend an X-ray of the region where the dental implant is likely to be placed or a full mouth examination with advanced scans. Upon analysis of the X-ray, the dentist will look for the condition of the bone, the surrounding tissue, and how many implants are required. 

These factors will determine whether the implant is ideal for placing in the region or not and whether the treatment will be successful in the long run. If the tooth had an earlier infection, it would take longer to place the dental implant as the surrounding region and bone have to be healed after the tooth’s extraction. 

In case there isn’t sufficient bone to support the implant, there are bone regrowth procedures which will replace the loss of affected bone. It will take months for the bone to grow back, and then the dental implant can be placed.

Usually, it takes 1-2 hours to place one implant; the overall treatment will be based on the number of implants. After the implant is placed, it will require at least a month for the implant to integrate with the bone and function as a normal tooth.

How to relieve pain after a dental cleaning?

• To get rid of pain after a dental cleaning, one can gargle with warm salt water to reduce the gums’ swelling.
• Avoid foods that are very hot or cold to prevent the pain sensation.
• Only eat foods that are easy to chew and soft, and avoid hard foods that can cause pain.
• One can use desensitizing toothpaste which is not harsh on your gums for a while.
• Brush gently for a few days and avoid pressure on the gums. One can use a soft bristle toothbrush for this purpose.

How to fix an ingrown toenail with dental floss?

An ingrown toenail is a condition where the toenail’s sharp edge grows or pushes further to the skin next to it, and if the skin breaks, an infection will occur. The following steps will be helpful –

• For about two or three times a day, keep your feet in warm water for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Pick a dental floss, and with it, lift the corners of the toenail to separate it from the skin.
• One should use a clean dental floss for the purpose.
• As the toenail grows, add more floss so that the edge is not in close contact with the skin.
• One has to regularly replace the floss and wear footwear that is open on the front side of the foot while treating an ingrown toenail.
• One should visit a doctor if the condition gets severe.

What do dental implants cost?

The implants’ cost depends on what initial procedures and treatments are going to be needed and the oral cavity condition. 

The following factors will determine the cost of implants in the United States –

• Location – Implants that have to be placed in the upper jaw bone in the sinus space can cost more because there might be a need for a sinus lift procedure. After the process, there will be more availability of the bone to the dental implant for anchorage.
• Another tricky location can be the implant of the front tooth that has to be at a certain angle to be matched with the rest of the teeth’ arrangement.
• Condition of the bone – If the bone has been resorbed, or there isn’t enough density of the bone present for the implant, then bone grafting procedure has to be done to increase the implant’s stability.
• Periodontal factor – Patients suffering from any periodontal disease may also need different initial treatment to be free of infection before going further with the actual treatment.
• Extraction – If there are any decayed teeth, they need to be restored; the damaged ones must be extracted.
• Material – Another factor is the material the implant is made out of. The material has to be biocompatible to integrate with the bone and be accepted by the body. The most commonly used material is Titanium, and the latest one in the market is Zirconium.