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Dental Implant Options – What are the options during the healing phase?

We often ask patients about their options during the healing phase of dental implants. It takes 3-4 months for an implant to heal before it receives a new crown. Patients have several options, so they don’t need to go without teeth for this period.

Flipper Denture

This is basically a removable denture with teeth set into the missing spaces. It is mainly for aesthetics and should not be used to chew hard foods since it can fracture. It should be removed at night.

Appliance

This looks like a clear Invisalign retainer and does not cover the roof of the mouth. It should be removed at night and after meals to clean it. Another alternative if a patient has an existing denture is to place a soft liner to allow a cushioning effect during the implant healing phase.

Temporary Mini Implants

Sometimes, small mini implants are placed to help hold a denture for extra retention.

For more information about Dental Implants Bowmanville, please get in touch with us at 905-697-1118

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