{"id":680,"date":"2017-04-02T19:59:27","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T19:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=680"},"modified":"2017-04-11T20:00:48","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T20:00:48","slug":"dental-implants-in-waco-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/dental-implants-in-waco-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Cofer Installs Dental Implants in Waco in 3 Easy Steps!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"It\u2019sYour missing teeth don\u2019t ever seem to slip your mind. As soon as you start to indulge in another thought and finally forget about this new inconvenience, your tongue slips past the space in your smile. No matter how much you try to look past your dental trauma, you\u2019re steadily reminded of it. Luckily, your comprehensive dentist from Premier Family Dental offers all-inclusive dental implants in Waco that can restore your confidence and smile\u2019s functionality. If you\u2019ve been thinking about getting dental implants, you may have a few questions about this three-step process.<\/p>\n

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Getting Dental Implants<\/h1>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluation and Preparation<\/h2>\n

The first step to getting dental implants is determining if you\u2019re a good candidate for them or not during your first dental appointment. This has a lot to do with the health of your jawbone. You jawbone needs to be stronghold, adjust to, and stabilize the dental implant posts. If your jawbone holds adequate strength, then we can move straight to phase two. If your jaw bone isn\u2019t strong enough, you may have to undergo a bone grafting procedure which can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to heal from.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Placing the Implant Posts<\/h2>\n

During this step, Dr. Rick Cofer<\/a> will methodically place your dental implant posts within your jawbone. This sounds painful, but with the help of a local anesthetic and pain medications, you will not be able to feel a thing! These biocompatible implant posts will fuse to your jawbone naturally with a process called osseointergration<\/a> over the course of 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Placing Your Dental Prosthetic<\/h2>\n

The third step is the most exciting because you will be able to see your anticipated results. An abutment will be attached to your implant post to hold a dental prosthetic in place. Depending on the severity of your tooth loss, you may be looking at having dentures permanently placed or simply one dental crown. Either way, Dr. Cofer will create and place the perfect dental prosthetic for you based on your needs and budget. This final step is completed as your last dental implant appointment.<\/p>\n

Maintaining Dental Implants<\/h1>\n

The long-term success of implants depends on how well they are maintained<\/a>. Regular dental appointments are essential, but to avoid further dental issues you must make sure that both your natural teeth and dental implants are being cleaned regularly. We always recommend that our patients follow these helpful tips:<\/p>\n