subject: Oxford Dentist Explains The Recovery Time Needed After Dental Implants [print this page] There are many cosmetic dentistry oxford treatments available nowadays with more and more breakthroughs in science and medicine. One of the most popular treatments is dental implants; these can be used to treat patients with a missing tooth or set of missing teeth. Metal screws are inserted into the jawbone and a prosthetic tooth is fixed onto the base of the screw. For dental implants you are going to need to book several appointments with your Oxford dentist.
The first step of treatment requires the Oxford dentist to expose the bone on which the implant will be inserted into; during this time you will be under local anaesthetic so you do not feel anything. Once the bone is exposed the implant is placed into the jaw bone and a cover screw put in. The metal screw tends to be titanium as the body does not reject it. Once this has been complete the resulting wound is closed up with stitches.
Before the Oxford dental practitioner can move onto the next step the initial implants need time to have fully healed; this can take anywhere between three to six months. Once the area has fully healed a temporary crown can be placed over the implant after the covering screw is replaced. Using a temporary crown enables the surrounding tissue and teeth to be prepared for having a permanent prosthetic tooth, the Oxford dentist will place the permanent tooth two months later.
Recovery time is dependant upon the individual as it has different affects on people. However it is advised that you have anywhere between one week to one month off work after treatment. Common symptoms after treatment are swelling around the mouth, bleeding in the mouth and pain. It can be painful as the implant merges with the surrounding bone structure. Your Oxford dentists may recommend you take painkillers if the pain becomes too much.
Dental implants can really give a person a great smile and are ideal for people that have missing teeth or maybe were born without teeth. However, there are alternative cosmetic dentistry oxford treatments for misaligned, stained and gaps in the teeth. A very popular treatment is veneers; this is because treatment is painless and there is no recovery time needed. It's beneficial to have a consultation with your oxford dentist so they can advise you on what the best treatment is.
