Every year, Dr. Kissel meets with hundreds of patients who are interested in learning more about the dental implant process. After all, this tooth-replacement system has become widely popular, and more and more people who have experienced tooth loss understand how dental implants are superior to the old techniques used to replace missing teeth. One of the most common questions Dr. Kissel hears from his potential patients is centered around the length of the dental implant process—in particular, how long it takes for dental implants to fuse to the jawbone. Because Dr. Kissel values patient education, we’re going to take time now to further discuss the dental implant process and answer the question regarding the length of time it takes for your dental implants to fuse to your jawbone.
To place dental implants, Dr. Kissel often uses a microsurgery technique, which makes the surgery and recovery period easier and faster for his patients. Microsurgery is performed under a powerful microscope and uses micro-instruments, allowing Dr. Kissel to create smaller incisions and often bypass the use of stitches after he has placed the dental implants. Avoiding large incisions also protects sensitive tissues, muscles, and nerves, allowing the surrounding gums to appear normal immediately after surgery.
After Dr. Kissel completes the placement of the dental implants, under certain circumstances he may place temporary tooth crowns on top. These initial crowns are temporary and will enable patients to eat and speak normally while they wait for their dental implants to fuse to their jawbone.
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