Can you have a dental implant straight after extraction?
Yes a dental implant screw can be fitted even immediately after tooth extraction. Certain medical conditions may not allow immediate placement (eg: infection in the area). In these cases the implant is usually fitted with a 3-4 month delay.
How do you know the tooth implant will stay in your jaw?
Dental implants are made of titanium. Titanium is a biocompatible material that is able to physically bond with bone. This is a biologic process called osseointegration. The implant screw that is fused to bone isfixed and can not be removed (only through a surgical procedure).
Are all dental implants made of titanium?
Nowadays majority of dental implant screws are made of 100% titanium. Zirconium and porcelain implants. At SODC Dental Clinic we offer titanium implants only, with up to Lifetime Guarantee. Learn more about implant types and brands. Check dental implant prices>
What is a crown over a dental implant?
A dental implant technically consist of separate parts (but these together are commonly referred to as an implant without mentioning the crown). The crown is the covering on an individual tooth implant. It is made of porcelain and it has the shape, size and coloring of a natural tooth.
Is it painful to have a dental implant?
The implant surgery itself is painless as it is done under local anesthesia. After the treatment most patients experience pain on the site of the surgery. This is a normal side affect and lasts for a couple of days only. For the time painkillers are handed free of charge at SODC Dental Clinic.
What aftercare does SODC provide?
Our aftercare is a special service to our patients who once have been treated at our clinic. It means that you won’t be left alone with your questions or problems. You can always turn to your personal aftercare specialist, who is a dedicated person and will help you in every dental matter, problem solving regarding toyour teeth and even organizing your journey to your regular check ups.
