{"id":165,"date":"2019-02-07T22:28:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T22:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-02-26T22:32:04","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T22:32:04","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-dental-implant-in-longmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/07\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-dental-implant-in-longmont\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take To Get a Dental Implant In Longmont?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-2019-02-26-3.jpg\" alt=\"Model of an implant in the lower jaw\" class=\"wp-image-166\" width=\"238\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-2019-02-26-3.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-2019-02-26-3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants have completely changed the field of\ndentistry. They\u2019re such a successful way to replace teeth that they\u2019ve grown\nexponentially in popularity over the last couple of decades. In fact, 3 million\npeople in the U.S. have dental implants and an additional 500,000 implants are\nplaced each year. If you\u2019ve been considering getting a dental implant in\nLongmont, you might be wondering how long it will take to complete the\nprocedure. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about how implants work and when you\ncan expect your new tooth to be finished! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are titanium posts in the jaw that replace the\nroots of missing teeth. This is what separates them from other replacement\noptions such as dentures and bridges, which only replace the crowns of missing\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing the roots of your teeth is important for multiple\nreasons. First, it gives your teeth stability, support and chewing strength.\nSecond, it maintains the bone mass in your jaws that makes up your facial shape\nand structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the implant heals, a crown, bridge or denture will be\nattached to the implant to complete the restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Implant Surgery Like? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure involves two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During the first phase, a surgical-grade\ntitanium post is placed in the jaw. Rest assured, this is much easier and more\ncomfortable than you might expect and usually takes 1-2 hours per implant. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Next, the implant is given 3-6 months to heal,\nor fuse, with the jawbone, during which time you can eat, drink and function\nnormally.&nbsp; <\/li><li>The second phase involves attaching a crown,\nbridge or denture to the implant to fully restore your missing tooth (or\nteeth). This part of the restoration will be precisely matched to the rest of\nyour smile so that it looks very natural. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Will You Get Your New Tooth? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total treatment time for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> depends on multiple factors, and each patient is different. For\nexample, a straightforward single implant, from start to finish, can be done in\n5-6 months. But if a significant amount of bone has been lost in the jaws and a\nbone graft is needed, the process may take a year or more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dentist can give you an estimate after evaluating your\nneeds. In many cases, they can also put a temporary crown or bridge in place\nafter the initial implant surgery so you have a full set of teeth while waiting\nfor the permanent restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants are the strongest tooth replacement option and feel\nmore natural than anything else. And, although the procedure takes longer, it\u2019s\nwell worth it because implants can last a lifetime with proper care!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/meet-dr-dan-maurer.html\">Dr.\nDan Maurer<\/a> is a general and implant dentist in Longmont and also a native\nof the area. He loves providing implants to the people in his community who have\nexperienced tooth loss and knows it makes a difference in their quality of\nlife. If you have any questions about dental implants, he can be reached via\nhis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants have completely changed the field of dentistry. They\u2019re such a successful way to replace teeth that they\u2019ve grown exponentially in popularity over the last couple of decades. In fact, 3 million people in the U.S. have dental implants and an additional 500,000 implants are placed each year. 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