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What is a tooth implant? is it a painfree process?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Titanium root: A dental implant is a titanium screw that is place into your jawbone to act as an anchor for either a post/crown, bridge, or to help secure a removable denture. Placement is painless since it will be accomplished with local anesthetic. Post operatively, pain is a minimum.. Most people go to work the very next day. Discuss your concerns with the oral surgeon.

Answered 12/14/2013

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Implant: I always call my patient the day after the surgery, and in almost every case the patient does not communicate any issues pertaining to pain. The planning of the case helps dictate the outcome...

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