Getting dental implants typically takes multiple appointments spaced over the course of six months to a year.

At your initial appointment, Dr. E conducts an oral exam and asks about your goals for treatment. He then takes digital X-rays to assess the health of your gums, jaw, and alveolar bone.

If your gums and jaws are healthy, Dr. E administers a local anesthetic. Or, if you suffer from dental anxiety, he might recommend sedation dentistry. Regardless, once you’re comfortable, Dr. E places one or multiple dental implants into your jaw. 

The number of implants you receive depends on how many teeth you’re missing and the type of restoration you need. Following implant placement, you return home for a few months while your mouth heals.

After the implants fuse with your jaw bone, you return to Playa District Dental. Dr. E uses a digital intraoral scanner to take impressions of your mouth. He sends your impressions to a laboratory that crafts your bridge, crown, or implant-supported dentures. If you only need one or two crowns, Dr. E manufactures them on-site with the milling machine.

A week or two later, you return to the office for your final appointment. Dr. E attaches the restoration to the implant. He polishes your teeth, assesses your bite, and sends you home with a list of care instructions.

To see if you qualify for dental implants, request a consultation at Playa District Dental. Call the office to schedule an appointment today.