Unless you have gross lack of bone and gum tissue, the dental implant process is very simple...
Step 1. Installation of the dental implant device
(carried out at periodontist's office)
A tooth is damaged by caries beyond possibility of repair.
A dental implant is surgically placed where the tooth was removed.
Step 2. Installation of the implant abutment
(usually carried out at periodontist's office)
An 'abutment' is placed onto the implant after bone heals sufficiently.
Step 3. Installation of the implant crown
(usually carried out at your own dentist's office)
A beautiful immaculate replacement of a lost tooth ... (Case completed by Dr. Van Bui, General Dentist, Westminster, CA)
Dr. Jin Y. Kim is a Dual-Board Certified Specialist in the field of Periodontics and Dental Implants.