Full Mouth Dental Implants Recovery Time
Dental Implants are used to create full and picturesque replacement teeth for patients who are missing teeth. Whether you have lost teeth from gum disease, infection, or trauma, dental implants may be the perfect option for tooth replacement. However, depending on your whole health condition, the recovery time may take longer.
What prolongs Dental Implant recovery time?
Dental Implants require a surgical insertion. Patients who have conditions which compromise the immune system or prolong healing of tissue will delay recovery times. Risk factors for extended recovery include patients who have
* Diabetes- Diabetes can make the immune system compromised, or patients slow to recover.
* History of Gum or dental infections- Infections can delay recovery and will need to be dealt with before implants are placed.
* History of Smoking- Nicotine, Tobacco, and Marijuana smoke all contribute to yellowing of the teeth and receding gums. Patients who smoke or have smoked need to be cautious for gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth sores.
* Auto Immune Diseases- This is a class of diseases that cause the immune system to fluctuate, which will delay the ability of the body to recover from surgery.
Can Dental Implant recovery be quick?
Absolutely, it is not uncommon for dental implant surgery patients to leave the facility and go back to work that day. The recovery process should take at least a month. This recovery should include osseointegration after the anchor placement, and a checkup before the implant itself is placed. Often over the counter medication is all you need to reduce the pain, and the whole process takes about 3 months. But what does the process entail?
The Dental Implant Process
The Dental Implant process has several steps
1. Anchor Placement- A small surgical procedure where a titanium piece is inserted into the jaw of the patient. The incision is made into the exposed gumline of the missing teeth. The anchor is typically made of titanium, but other materials can be used. The anchor will need to fuse to the bone and gum tissue of the jaw.
2. After the fusing of bone and tissue, called osseointegration, the patient will be assessed for the first round of recovery. This process can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. It depends entirely on the patient.
3. Abutment- The abutment is the piece that fuses the implant to the anchor. It will allow the Implant to set correctly, at the right height and placement. It will also protect your gums and stop the implant from unwanted wiggling.
4. Implant Placement- The implant will be crafted perfectly to the ergonomics of your mouth. The implant itself can be one tooth, or an entire row. Full mouth dental implants can be supported with several well placed implant anchors. Limiting the amount of anchors reduces the amount of time necessary for recovery between steps.
Consult with your dental care team
Your healthcare professionals will have the most accurate prediction for your recovery, based on your personal healthy history. Each individual is unique, and their recovery is dependent on their body. Begin the process by asking questions and consulting with your dental professional. In as little as 3 months you could be smiling through full mouth dental implants.