Davisburg residents ask, "What is the procedure for dental implants?"

The dental implants procedure typically involves four key steps, but there are nuances based primarily on two factors:

• The amount of bone in your jaw to support the implant
• The type of implant you need or want

Generally, regardless of implant type and bone condition, you will need the following:

• Surgical placement of the implant, a small post made of titanium or titanium alloys
• Osseointegration, a process whereby the implant fuses with your jawbone
• A connector (abutment) is added to join the implant and the crown
• Your new tooth is attached to the abutment

There may be some additional steps or slight departures from the general steps mentioned above, which include the following:

• To prepare your jawbone for its new root and tooth, you may need a bone graft if there is insufficient jawbone.
• The abutment is sometimes placed at the same time your post is implanted.
• Are you missing upper, back teeth? Sinus lift surgery may be needed to allow the implant to be placed.
• If many teeth are missing, implants can be used to support a bridge or denture
• While implants placed in the jawbone are more common, if you have a shallow jaw but don't want to go through the process of rebuilding it, we may place a different style of implant under the gum on the jawbone.

At Metropolitan Dental Center and Metro Imaging Center we can not only answer the question of, "What is the procedure for dental implants near Davisburg?" but we can fit you with the best type, size and design based on implant location, bone condition and the tooth or teeth to be supported. We can review your habits and lifestyle to ensure that your new teeth will be a success. Our office is a 20-minute drive southeast, in Waterford. Call 248-365-7737 and schedule an appointment today.

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