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The procedures used for receiving dental implant Austin, Texas are much the same as used across the United States (US). It's only when you leave the country to have dental work done that you must be very careful. Different countries have requirements, specialists, associations, etc. that can be completely different than the United States. Here all dentists are required to receive training in dental implants but often work together with a surgeon or other specialist to ensure professional, precision work. In the US the preferred metal for dental implants is titanium. Some experimental work is being done with another metal that is lighter and seems to have many of the same beneficial properties as titanium but is not yet available in the US. Titanium is used because human bone rarely rejects the metal. As a matter of fact the bone will grow around the metal and bond with it. Not everyone has enough bone to hold the rounded titanium pin that is inserted in to the hole where your tooth used to be. There are several reasons for this but the main point is if you don't have enough bone for the pin; you'll need a bone graft. Bone is harvested from the hip or extra jaw bone. Sometime bovine bone is used. Additionally, a substance has been invented and is now successfully used that acts like bone and can be used in some applications. The healing time for the insertion of the titanium pin is roughly twelve weeks. However there is a procedure now where in some instances the whole process including the prosthetic tooth can be installed in one day. You'll need a scan and mild x-rays to determine the placement of a large nerve that runs through the jawbone. If this nerve is too close to where the titanium pin needs to be installed; grafting will have to be done to avoid that nerve. Avoidance of that large nerve is absolutely critical. Damaging that nerve can cause damage that may or may not be repaired. During the procedure there will be several options for anesthesia. You'll need to have a conversation with your dentist who will be installing your dental implants Austin, Texas about the type of anesthesia that works best for you and the procedure they're planning. The anesthetics used run the whole gamut of being awake to being complete unconscious; plan on having a friend or family member with you for these procedures. The dental implants Austin Texas specialists should talk with you in detail about your situation. For instance whether or not you smoke can be a deal breaker. People who smoke should cease smoking prior to receiving dental implants. The smoking irritates the new implant and creates a poor hygiene environment. Hygiene in general is vital to successful dental implant longevity. Another issue that is critical to discuss is whether or not you are a teeth grinder or in other words suffer from Bruxism. Your dental implants Austin, Texas specialists should be able to discern whether or not this is an issue for you just based on the condition of your molars.
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