A guide for patients

13 | Even with large numbers of implants being placed every year and implantations today to be regarded as routine interventions, one should not forget that an implantation is a surgical procedure. Modern anesthetic and implant techniques ensure that surgery is as caring as possible. The length of the intervention can vary considerably and depends on the number of implants and the individual situation. The first stable bone connection is already established at the moment of implantation. It is important to have as much bone surrounding the implant well perfused with blood as possible. During the weeks following implantation, bone growth cells attach to the implant surface from all sides. This process is referred to as osseointegration. Your dentist will explain to you what needs to be observed prior to and after implantation. 3 IMPLANTATION The jaw bone is exposed. A drill hole for the implant is placed in the bone using special drills. Healing of the inserted implant. 12 | 13

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