How long does it take to get Dental Implant and what factors affect it?

Usually, the Dental Implant surgery time takes about 20-30 minutes depending on the condition of each person’s teeth. After that, the patient will have to wait for 3-6 months to complete the Implant process. According to experts and dentists at Home Dental, the usual time of Implant process is from 3 to 6 months. The transplant process is divided into 5 different stages and there are many factors that will affect the treatment time. So, how long does a Dental Implant take?

How long does it take each stage of dental implant?

Dental Implant is the most modern solution to restore lost teeth and is also popular among customers. However, at the same time, this is a complicated technique and requires skilled dentists.

Therefore, a Dental Implant case cannot be completed in a day or two. Depending on the situation of each person, the average Implant time will last about 3 – 6 months and is divided into 5 specific stages.

Stage 1: General jaw examination and Implant plan

To be able to safely carry out the Implant process, the customer needs to have a general examination. Thereby, the dentist can properly assess the status and health of the teeth. The general examination will take about 30 minutes.

Based on the results of the examination above, the doctor will make a detailed Implant plan within 2-3 days. If the patient’s tooth condition is complicated and requires a lot of treatment, the appropriate treatment plan may take more time.

Stage 2: Treatment of diseases, Dental extraction and bone grafting if necessary

In case customers are suffering from oral diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis or need tooth extraction, bone grafts, they need to be treated before the Implant surgery.

The time taken to handle the above problems will be different.

+ Treatment of oral diseases: For customers undergoing gingivitis and periodontitis, the treatment period lasts 5-7 days with many different methods. When the dental condition is stable, you can start the Dental Implant process.

+ Extraction: If a normal tooth is extracted for orthodontic purposes, it takes 15-30 minutes/teeth. But for cases of tooth extraction due to misaligned wisdom teeth, underground eruption, pulpitis, the time taken is over 40 minutes/teeth. Depending on the situation of each person, after a tooth extraction, an implant can be placed immediately, but it can also last up to several months.

+ Bone grafting: In case the customer’s jawbone is too weak or missing, it is necessary to perform bone grafting technique. The process of bone grafting Implant will take place in about 10-15 minutes for each post. It takes at least 6 months for the artificial bone to completely stabilize and then the Dental Implant process can begin.

Stage 3: Implant the pillar into the jawbone

In fact, placing the Implant into the jawbone only takes 20-60 minutes/post. At that time, the dentist will make an incision on the part of the gum that has lost teeth to put the post in, then the step of connecting the Abutment joint and finally stitching the gums.

After the implant process, customers need to stay in the dental facility to rest for 30-60 minutes for monitoring. To avoid infection and affecting your daily eating activities, you will be fitted with temporary plastic dentures while waiting for the tooth to heal.

Stage 4: Check your jaw and gums periodically

Stage 4 lasts about 3-4 months for the Implant and the jawbone, surrounding soft tissue to integrate. During that time, customers need to perform periodic re-examination from 2 to 4 times.

Stage 5: Fitting porcelain teeth into Abutment

This is the final stage in the Dental Implant process. If the implant has been successfully integrated and the porcelain crown is finished, the dentist will make an appointment with the customer to install the porcelain teeth in the Abutment.

Attaching each porcelain crown to the Abutment firmly, without clumps, takes 20 minutes.

Details of Dental Implant healing time

It can be seen that, after installing the Implant into the jawbone, we need to take a long time to wait for them to fully integrate. Moreover, the healing period is different for each person, but overall it will last from 2 to 6 months.

1-2 days after surgery

The first 1-2 days after Implant surgery, the Implant area will have a slight swelling and bruising. But you don’t need to worry too much, because this is a very normal reaction.

Moreover, the dentist will also prescribe medicines and instruct on how to clean and eat after surgery to minimize the pain and help the wound heal quickly.

Next 3-4 days

After the next 3-4 days, when observing the implanted area you will still see that they are still slightly swollen and bruised but the level has decreased significantly. You can also start eating normally, but avoid eating too hard, chewing too hard and avoiding the place of the implant.

Full recovery 2 – 6 months

In the third stage, the implant is gradually integrated with the jawbone and surrounding soft tissues. The connection will gradually be formed and become firm, stable and after 2-4 months, it will fully recover.

Factors that can prolong or shorten the time of Dental Implant process

Implant time for each person is different, some people are fast, some people take a lot of time and that is determined by the 5 factors below.

The dental facility you trust

The dental facility is a decisive factor in the time to perform all orthodontic techniques. Accordingly, if the address you believe to choose is a really reputable place with full equipment, advanced technology, a team of highly specialized doctors and standard procedures, it will help shorten the implementation time significantly.

On the contrary, if you choose an unsecured address that does not meet the above criteria, not only will the implantation time be prolonged, but there will also be many potential complications after surgery.

The implant post used

Currently, there are many types of Implant posts on the market with different prices and quality.

Furthermore, their biocompatibility is not always equivalent. For high-class posts, they always integrate quickly, so the time to implant teeth will definitely be faster.

Implant technology

The more modern the implant technology is, the faster and safer the surgical process will be. Besides, in the process of making porcelain crowns, if the dental facility has its own production lab, of course, customers do not have to wait long.

The compatibility of the jaw and the implant foot

Even when using the same type of Implant, the integration time of the jaw and the tooth root will not always be the same.

It also depends on each customer, some people only take 2 months for the jawbone and post to be successfully integrated, but some people have to wait up to 3, 4 months.

Post-operative dental care

This is a factor that comes from the customers themselves. After surgery, the dentists always suggest how to take care of the teeth after surgery to quickly heal.

Because even if the surgery is successful, it will not be 100% sure that complications will not happen. If the client does not fully comply with the doctor’s instructions, the treatment time will certainly be longer than planned.

What to do to minimize the time of the Dental Implant process?

Plant teeth as soon as possible

When you lose a tooth for any reason, try to get it planted as soon as possible, or else the root of the tooth will be gradually lost, leading to the condition of the jawbone being weak and completely lost.

If the jawbone is too weak and not strong enough to meet the conditions of Dental Implant, the customer will have to perform a jawbone transplant. Although bone graft surgery does not take much time, it takes a long time to wait for the artificial bone to develop stably.

Not to mention, you will lose an additional amount of money when performing bone grafting and of course the total cost of Implant will increase.

Go to reputable dental clinic

Surely this should be everyone’s first priority. Dental Implant is an orthodontic technique that is not simple at all. To ensure the effectiveness, your safety as well as not taking too much time, you should only go to really reputable dental clinic.

Proud to be a German standard dental unit in Vietnam, Home Dental always brings the best dental restoration experience thanks to its outstanding advantages.

• Spacious infrastructure system, modern equipment.

• Advanced Implant technology.
• Dedicated customer service.
• A team of highly qualified medical professionals with extensive clinical experience.
• Clear and reasonable pricing policy.

Choose the best and most suitable type of pillar

When choosing an implant, you need to consider two criterias. One is the quality and the other is the level of suitability. Not every quality abutment will be suitable for the condition of your teeth.

Typically, the Emax cylinder is a highly appreciated product line with outstanding quality. But they are more suitable to restore the incisors. Because of the poor bite force, this is not a good choice for the molars.

Protect and care for the implant foot

Please protect and take care of your Implant root after surgery. Do not be subjective when the swelling and bruises have gradually disappeared, as complications or rejection are still possible.

In particular, the first time when you Implant, you should minimize the impact on the Implant root. Along with that, abstain from stimulant foods and drinks because they will greatly affect the healing ability and lead to the post being eliminated.

Is it possible to extract teeth and place Implant roots on the same day?

The answer is yes, but the extraction and installation of the implant on the same day will be indicated by the dentist based on very strict criteria.

Not everyone is eligible to undergo immediate Implant surgery and of course it is not done just because of your wishes.

Accordingly, cases that are indicated for Dental Implant immediately after tooth extraction need to fully meet the following criteria:

• Missing teeth due to external forces, only lose a small defect in the jawbone. 
• The soft tissue around the extraction area, the implant is not infected.
• The implant area is not torn or invaded.
• The socket of the teeth is clear, not broken.
• Customer’s health is guaranteed.

Implant placed right after tooth extraction is a solution that brings many advantages, especially in terms of time. But this is a potential option with many complications, not assessing the degree of bone loss or gum recession after surgery. So often, dentists still appoint Implant after the tooth extraction wound has completely recovered.

Losing teeth for many years can implant?

Dental Implant is the most modern orthodontic technique, helping to replace lost teeth in a good way. Therefore, for difficult cases such as losing many teeth, losing the whole jaw or missing teeth for many years can all be handled.

Due to long-term tooth loss, the volume and structure of the jawbone has changed a lot. Therefore, the orthodontic solution Implant is the best choice to both solve the problem of tooth loss and bone loss while ensuring safety.

With long-term tooth loss, to be able to perform Implant, dentists need to lift the bone graft to ensure jaw bone density. After that, as long as the artificial bone develops well in the jawbone, it is possible to perform the usual implant surgery.