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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

What Is the Recovery Time for Dental Implants?

If you are considering dental implants, one of the essential factors you have to take into account is how long your recovery will be. It is impossible to tell you what the recovery time will be for your dental implant until you come in for a consultation. In some cases, you may be able to come in, have a tooth removed, and have an implant base placed immediately. In other cases, you may have to wait up to six months before you can have a permanent crown placed.

Some of the factors that will govern how long your recovery time will be are:
  • Placement of the dental implant is one of the biggest factors. A molar generally experiences much more stress during chewing than any of your anterior teeth, so we will have to wait longer for integration of the dental implant. Also, the bone in your lower jaw is generally denser than in your upper jaw, so lower teeth do not require as long a recovery period.
  • Health of your mouth is another big factor. If your mouth is constantly battling at the edge of gum disease, your recovery will be longer than if you have a completely healthy mouth.
  • Health of your bite can impact your recovery time. If you have a healthy bite where all the forces are properly balanced, you will be able to have the final dental crown placed sooner than if your bite puts imbalanced force on the dental implant.
  • Your general health can also impact your recovery time. If you are in good general health with good circulation and proper nutrition, your recovery time will likely be less.
If you are considering dental implants in the Toronto area, our implant dentist can help you understand and plan for your personal recovery time.

To schedule a consultation, please contact Willow Dental in Mississauga today.

posted by Megan P at 12:51 PM