An implant is delivered, most of the time, by a specialist, a periodontist, or an oral surgeon. After insertion, it stays inside the jaw bone for 3-4 months. This amount of time is required for an implant to fully integrate with the bone. After that, the implant is uncovered and a healing abutment is placed for gum to heal around and create a proper emergence profile. Gum was allowed to heal around the abutment for 5-6 weeks.
The restorative phase consists of removing the healing abutment and capturing the position of an implant in the jaw by taking an impression of the area. A dental laboratory then fabricates a custom abutment, the part that supports a dental restoration such as a crown, bridge, or denture.
Dental implants are the best option when it comes to actually replacing human teeth. But at no point, they are as good as real teeth. And some of the differences can be quite important, especially when it comes to ensuring the long-term stability and functionality of your implants.
One key difference is that dental implants not as forgiving to a bad bite as the way natural teeth are, and that will lead to dental implant failure. Natural teeth have ability to cushion the excessive bite force. This ability comes from the periodontal ligament, a very unique membrane that positioned between the tooth and the bone.
That’s why it is extremely important to make sure your bite is functional to preserve the health and function of your dental implants for as long of wear.