Losing a tooth affects the ease of chewing and your confidence when smiling. Fortunately, there are several options to solve the lack of one or more teeth. The closest to a real tooth and aesthetics is the dental implant. In this blog, we will answer a few questions such as what is a dental implant, treatment time, care, and price of dental implants.
Dental implant
What is a dental implant?
Strictly speaking, a dental implant is a screw. This implant is made of a special, biocompatible material and replaces the root of the teeth. It is placed by surgery and then a crown is placed on top.
How long does the dental implant procedure take?
For dental implants, work is done in two stages. The first is to place the implant in the patient’s mouth through surgery. For this stage, the specialist determines what position the implant will be placed in. In the second stage, or postoperative, the dentist supervises how the implant osseointegrates into the patient’s mouth and once the implant is completely osseointegrated, the crown is placed.
How long does the osseointegration take?
It can take from 3 to 6 months. This depends on the implant and the state of the bone where the implant is placed. In addition, the specialist will give you instructions to have a successful osseointegration after the surgery.
How much does a dental implant cost?
There are many dental implant options today, so the price of a dental implant can vary. In addition, depending on the patient’s specific case, other treatments may be needed for the implant to be successful. Therefore, evaluation with the specialist is of utmost importance. Keep in mind that doing dental implants in Peru is less expensive than doing the procedure in the United States
You can schedule an appointment with our dentists in Lima, Peru through our Whatsapp 999925083 or email (citas@cyvdentistas.com). Our dental clinic is located in Surco, a few kilometers from Miraflores and San Isidro. Our specialists will be able to evaluate what is the best treatment options (veneers, crowns, implants, etc.) and make a budget.