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When you\u2019ve been missing teeth, especially for a long period of time, it can be a life-changing event to have a dental implant placed. They\u2019re long-lasting, durable, reliable and capable of performing all the tasks your natural tooth accomplished. But many people are hesitant about their use because they aren\u2019t sure what to expect from treatment.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, dental implants in Naples have come a long way since their conception. To learn what to expect and why you don\u2019t have to worry about feeling pain, keep reading.<\/p>\n
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The first steps of your implant surgery involve a thorough examination and consultation with an implant dentist. During this meeting, you\u2019ll get to discuss your needs as well as your eligibility to receive implants. Once they\u2019ve determined that you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll be scheduled for surgery at a later date.<\/p>\n
During the surgery, an incision is made into your gums so that the titanium post can be placed inside your jaw bone. This post is affixed with a screw and allows for proper integration to take place. Once placed, the gums are stitched close so the implant can heal over the next several months. You\u2019ll be given a temporary crown to protect the implant while it heals and so there isn\u2019t a large gap in your smile during this period.<\/p>\n
After the implant is fully healed, you\u2019ll come back to have an abutment placed. This component acts as a screw and the foundation for your restoration. Then, an impression is taken so the dentists can begin fabricating your new restoration. Finally, after the restoration is made, you\u2019ll have it fitted.<\/p>\n
While cutting open gum tissue and screwing an implant into your jaw sounds worrisome, there\u2019s really nothing to fear. Even though you\u2019re awake during the surgery, you\u2019ll be given a local anesthetic that numbs the area surrounding the surgical site. As a result, you shouldn\u2019t feel any pain whatsoever during the implantation.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the bone where the implant is placed does not have any nerves, meaning you wouldn\u2019t feel any pain during placement in the first place. Regardless, the dentist will make sure that you\u2019re as comfortable as possible before you begin any treatment.<\/p>\n
Just like with any surgery, mild discomfort is common afterwards. In the case of dental implants, you will likely experience some soreness in your cheeks, chin and sometimes underneath the eyes. There may also be bruising around the implant site and minor bleeding. Thankfully, this can all be managed with over-the-counter painkillers and ice packs. Aftercare should also include a soft diet for about two weeks after each stage of your surgery. Rinse your mouth gently with warm saltwater to soothe oral tissue and get extra relief.<\/p>\n
When you visit a trained implant dentist for your treatment, there\u2019s nothing to fear. Schedule your implant consultation with a dentist in Naples to get started!<\/p>\n
Dr. Jeffrey Skupny<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Since then, he\u2019s become a proud member of the International Team for Implantology and a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. To learn more about his dental implant expertise, you can contact him through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019ve been missing teeth, especially for a long period of time, it can be a life-changing event to have a dental implant placed. They\u2019re long-lasting, durable, reliable and capable of performing all the tasks your natural tooth accomplished. But many people are hesitant about their use because they aren\u2019t sure what to expect from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n