To find out if you can benefit from Dental Implants, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Maloney, call our office in Summit, NJ at Summit Periodontics & Dental Implants, Summit NJ Office Phone Number 908-277-2224.
Prior to surgery, you may receive antibiotics and for greater comfort or nitrous oxide (laughing gas). These options are discussed with you at your consultation appointment. A local anesthetic will be administered to numb the area where the implant will be placed.
When you are comfortable, Dr. Maloney will make a small incision in the gum tissue to reveal the bone, create space using special instruments, and will gently insert the titanium implant. The top of this implant is often visible through the gum. Sometimes it is better in the early stages of healing to have the implant covered by the gum tissue.
Now the healing begins. The length of time varies from person to person, depending upon the quality and quantity of bone. In some cases, implants may be restored immediately after they are placed. Dr. Maloney will advise you on follow-up care and timing. After the initial phase of healing, the Dr. Maloney places an abutment or a healing cap onto the implant during a brief follow-up visit. This allows gum tissue to mature and provides access to the implant.
Whether it's one tooth or all of your teeth that are being replaced, your general dentist or prosthodontist will complete the restoration by fitting the replacement tooth (crown) to the dental implant.