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George Pegios - Preparation for a dental implant

The planning process for dental implants can involve a variety of specialists, including a doctor who specializes in conditions of the mouth, jaw, and face (maxillofacial and oral surgeon), a dentist who specializes in the treatment of supporting structures for teeth, such as gums and bones (periodontist), a dentist who designs and implants artificial teeth (prosthetist), or occasionally a nose, throat, and ear specialist (otolaryngologist).

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George Pegios - Preparation for a dental implant

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  1. George George Pegios Pegios - - Preparation for a dental implant Preparation for a dental implant • The planning process for dental implants can involve a variety of specialists, including a doctor who specializes in conditions of the mouth, jaw, and face (maxillofacial and oral surgeon), a dentist who specializes in the treatment of supporting structures for teeth, such as gums and bones (periodontist), a dentist who designs and implants artificial teeth (prosthetist), or occasionally a nose, throat, and ear specialist (otolaryngologist). • George Pegios -Because dental implants require one or more surgical procedures, you must undergo a thorough evaluation to prepare for the process, which includes:

  2. • * Comprehensive dental exam. You may have dental x-rays and 3D images, and models of your teeth and jaw. • * • * Review of your medical history. Tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions and if you are taking medications, including supplements and prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you have heart disease or orthopedic implants, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics before surgery to prevent infections. • * • * Treatment plan. Created based on your situation, this plan takes into account factors such as the number of teeth to be replaced and the condition of the jaw and remaining teeth. • * • To control pain, anesthesia options during surgery are local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia. Check with your dental specialist to find out which option is best for you.

  3. • George Pegios says that the dental care team will tell you what to eat and drink before surgery, depending on the type of anesthesia you will receive. • If they use sedation or general anesthesia, arrange for someone to take you home after surgery and assume that you will rest the rest of the day. • George Pegios -What can you expect from dental implant surgery • In general, dental implant surgery is an outpatient surgery performed in stages, with healing time between procedures.

  4. • The process of placing a dental implant involves multiple steps, including: • * Extraction of the damaged tooth • * Preparation of the jaw (graft), when necessary • * Placement of the dental implant • * Growth and healing of bone • * Placement of the abutment • * Placement of the artificial tooth • * • The entire process can take many months from start to finish. Much of that time is spent healing and waiting for new bone growth in the jaw. • George Pegios - Depending on your situation, the specific procedure performed, or the materials used, certain steps can sometimes be combined.

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