How long does it take to recover from a dental implant?

Question

Is it true that it takes 3 months longer for posterior upper dental implants to oseointegrate than lower molar quadrant dental implants in most cases?

Answer 1

Depends: It depends on several factors. The number of implants placed, additional procedures like bonegrafting, sinus lifts, etc. Done at time of implant placement. Your medical history, personal healing physiology, the experience and technique of the surgeon (periodontists and oral surgeons receive extensive training in implant surgery). Obviously, the more involved the procedures, more possibility there is for down time due to your body's response to the surgery (swelling, brusing, pain). In general, most people experience very little discomfort after undergoing simple, uneventful single implant surgery and can go to work the next day.

Answer 2

Not long: Most procedures are quick an uninvolved that by the next day, all is well. Each case is different, so ask your surgeon what they think.

Answer 3

Depends: Many factors play a role but usually a few days. Of course there is the assumption that you are in good health, you do not smoke, that you are compliant with the doctor's instructions and that your surgery will run smooth without any complications. Good luck. Usually having one dental implant is a breeze.

Answer 4

Not long at all: Recovery from a dental implant is usually very fast. I actually go with my patients to a lot of the surgeries and the recovery is so little right now if done by a well trained specialist.

Answer 5

Variable. : Depends upon where it is located and how much treatment was required to place it. Many of my patients go back to work the next day, some the same day. If we do a full arch (jaw), they usually wait about 5 days. After the bone grows around the implant, about 12 - 16 weeks, the final restoration can be completed.

Answer 6

2-3 days.: If the implant site has adequate bone, there should be minimal pain or swelling from the procedure. Most of these patient only needs 2 doses of 400 mg Ibuprofen the first 12 hours. If the site needs bone graft, swelling and pain may occur but to the maximum of 3 weeks. If the pain persist past 3 weeks, implant most likely will fail to osseointegrated.

Answer 7

One hour: Today implants are like placing a filling, they are easier and less traumatic then , most extractions. Go back to work same day. ..

Answer 8

Not long : Usually it takes a day or two if non event ie no bone grafting or extraction involved.

Answer 9

Depends: It depends on what you mean by recover. You should prepare for a few days of pain that may require medication, but you still should not chew that area until instructed. I hope this helps.

Answer 10

One day: The procedure for a dental implant is very simple and straight-forward. If you did well with a tooth extraction, you will do just fine with the dental implant surgery. Most patients have little or no discomfort following the procedure. Most all patients go back to work the next day. Keep smiling !

Answer 11

One to two days: The picture in this answer is my own implant being place to replace a fractured ul first molar. The tooth was extracted, implant placed and the area grafted all in one visit. I was uncomfortable for one day, but nothing !motrin couldn't handle and by the second day i was just a little site. At weeks end, what really bothered me was the left over hoe. So it varies slightly for all, but not serious.

Answer 12

Recovery: Surprisingly when done judiciously there is very little pain following dental implant surgery. In the majority my patients report very little discomfort lasting no more than two or three days. Of course it depends on the extent of the procedure.

Answer 13

Recovery: From placement, I would say the tenderness and any swelling, if any, should be pretty much resolved with 1-2 weeks (max). I usually recommend ibuprofen with tylenol (acetaminophen) one hour prior to the surgery. This way, we're not playing catch up with the pain mechanism. As far as integration is concerned 3-5 months (mandible) and 4-6 months (maxilla).

Answer 14

Two factors: 1. surgical approach. 2. If additional surgery is performed (e.g. sinus lift). The recovery time and post op discomfort for this approach may be 4-7 days and require the use of post op prescription pain meds.

Answer 15

Short recovery: Most people recover very nicely and in a short amount of time. Keep in mind that a person's stats of health plays an important role in any healing process

Answer 16

Days: And the discomfort level is usually no higher than "achy." For least discomfort, have procedure done by a specialist who does these very frequently, an Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, or Prosthodontist.

Answer 17

It varies: On whether you need grafting, if a tooth is still present and so on. Often the time it takes to actually place the implant is 30-60 minutes. Once it is in, then we typically wait for 3-4 months before placing the crown. Sometimes this can happen faster.

Answer 18

Possibly 6+ months: The healing process is the main reason it takes so long to get the completed dental implant. Normally, the tooth has to be extracted (if it wasn't already, ) and then the implant and bone filler has to be placed- which can take up to 3 months. If the implant is an upper one, where the sinus may have to be surgically lifted to avoid placing the implant in the sinus cavity, it can take longer.

Answer 19

Dental implant: In many cases a dental implant can be placed in one day. Sometimes a healing period of 2-3 months is required before an implant can be placed. Once the implant is placed, it requires 2-4 months to heal. In some situations the implant and temporary tooth (teeth) can all be done in one day!

Answer 20

Depends: It all depends on the volume and the density of the jaw bone where the dental implant is being placed. Assuming that the patient is healthy with no medical issues, a dental implant can be placed within a day. If bone grafting is required first, then it can be placed 4-6 months after the bone grafting procedure. Placement of a single dental implant procedure usually takes 10-15 min.

Answer 21

Not long: The surgery itself for one implant may take 30 - 60 minutes. From the time you sit down to when you get out of the chair. Often the longest time is waiting for the anesthesia and/or completing the paperwork. The surgery itself is often only minutes in the hands of a skilled surgeon.

Answer 22

Depends....: In some cases an extraction and implant can be completed in one appointment that can usually take between 1-3 hours. Depending on the area that will have the surgery done, the total time from implant placement to restoration with a crown can take from 1 day to 6 months. Because of the great variety in situations there is no great answer to your question. Every implant case needs a full workup.

Answer 23

Depends: Depends on the situation. Has the tooth been missing for awhile, lost because of trauma or infection, large tooth . Your specific situation needs to be evaluated to determine the best form of treatment for you.

Answer 24

Depends: From start to finish with a permanent crown it can take from 2 motnhs up to 6 months. If an immediate implant is placed the day the tooth is removed and there is excellent implant stability i routinely have my restoring dentists place the crowns after 2-3 months. If the implant is not as stable they will place the crowns at 4-6 months. Every case is different.

Answer 25

One implant: One implant takes less than an hour to place it with local anesthesia. You will need to wait about three months before your dentist. Can make the cap on your implant. All the best!

Answer 26

Depends: For a standard case, it can be anywhere from 3-6 months. If bone grafting is needed, this can add another 6 months or more to treatment time.

Answer 27

Individual specific : Placement of a dental implant varies on a person to person nature. Is the extraction of a tooth involved, is a surgical stent being used, is grafting necessary, what type of anesthesia is being used, the kind of dental implant, will the implant be receiving a temporary directly after placement, etc... So the answer to your question is best answered by the doctor who knows your circumstances.

Answer 28

It depends: It depends on the case, bone quality and location. If, there isn't enough bone height in the posterior area; often a sinus lift is recommended and a bone graft placed. Once it heals; 6 months an implant can be surgically placed and allowed to heal once again with a restoration is placed.

Answer 29

Dental implant time: Most often the bone requires 3-4 months to achieve adequate implant stability and osteointegration. It is a fairly precise timeline, however, your actual timeline may vary depending on the complexity of your treatment and your physiological status. Hope it helps.

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