Dental Implants – How to Proceed

One of the types of dental restoration is the dental implant which involves the replacement of both the tooth and the root. An oral surgeon performs the procedure wherein surgical implantation of a screw into the jaw bone is done to hold the tooth. To fill in the space, a tooth that matches the size and shape of the patient’s healthy teeth is designed and fitted. Upon healing, the implant restoration is put in place with adjustments made to fit the patient’s bite. Initially there will be soreness and tenderness in the surrounding gums but will eventually return to normal once the implant has healed.