A dental implant is a simple surgery where a crown or bridge is attached to an artificial tooth root, offering the incredible power to completely change a person’s life for the better. However, not every patient is the best candidate for dental implants.
A dental implant acts like a replacement tooth root, and the titanium (a silvery-white, lustrous, transition metal) in the implant bonds with the patient’s jawbone.
It also takes time for the dental implant to join with the jawbone (usually 3 months). The time it takes can be different for each person. Patients can help the healing by brushing and flossing after meals to keep their mouth clean. This stops tooth decay and gum problems that could slow down healing.
Usually, it takes 3 months for a dental implant to fully join with the jawbone. After this, a crown can be safely attached and secured to the implant, and the patient can chew without problems.
