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The dental implant process involves several steps that take place over a time period
that averages from four to nine months. The typical process will include:
Initial implant placement: This procedure is typically performed
in your dentist’s office under either a local or a general anesthesia. Your
doctor places the implant into your jaw. Over the next several months, bone will
attach to the surface of the implant anchoring it into position. Depending on your
particular case, an additional minor procedure creates an opening through which
your artificial tooth will emerge.
Implant prosthetic attachment: During this phase, your dentist
painlessly attaches a prosthetic "post" from Zimmer Dental to the implant.
A simple impression will be taken and over the next few days an artificial tooth
will be created for a functional natural restoration.
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