Dental implant technology has now been around for decades. In the beginning, patients would have to wait in between procedures. From start to finish, getting a new tooth via dental implant would take a six month period. Technological advances have decreased this time period, and patients are getting healthy, vibrant looking teeth faster because of the new treatment protocols.

The Two Stage Treatment Approach

This approach is still used, and therefore worth discussing. In the two stage treatment approach, implants are embedded into the jaw by an oral surgeon. The implants are left for up to six months, to allow for the implants to adhere to the jawbone. After the implants are stable, the crown part of the tooth is placed on top of the implant. This is the traditional method used for dental implants, and many dentists are now moving forward to the immediate loading approach.

Immediate Loading Using Cone Beam CT Scans

Using cone beam CT scan technology, it is now possible place a dental implant and a crown on top immediately. There are many benefits to this one step approach, and they include:

• a big decrease in dental treatment time.
• less pain and discomfort for the patient.
• efficiency for the dental office because there is no need for several follow up appointments.
• new teeth almost immediately.

Dental implants are used to restore missing teeth. Whether you need one tooth, several teeth, or you need a complete set of dentures, implants can be used to restore your smile. There are a number of health considerations to think about before you get dental implants. If you are a smoker, you will need to stop smoking. Smoking has been proven to cause problems with dental implants, and patients who smoke often have implants that fail. If you are diabetic, you may have trouble healing from the surgery. Those with significant auto-immune diseases are not good candidates for implant surgery.

If you are in good health, and you are tired of wearing dentures, there are more permanent options available to you. With dentures, you can get implants into your jaw that will create a strong attachment to your dentures. This way, you don't have to use denture creams or adhesives. You won't run the risk of your dentures falling out, and it will be easier to eat the foods you love.

When you are ready to discuss your dental implant options, contact a dentist in your area to see what Quality Dental Care they have to offer.