How Long Does It Take You to Recover from a Dental Implant?

Dental implants aren’t a “quick fix” solution for replacing lost teeth. Depending on your treatment plan, the dental implant process can take 3 to 6 months. After surgery, there’s also a brief recovery time to let your mouth heal. If you’re considering implant surgery, your Aurora, Illinois dentist, Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin, from Total Health Dental, is the person to see.

Types of Implant Surgery

The dental implant process entails surgery to place the titanium implant into your jaw. There, it will fuse with your bone system to become your new tooth root. The fusing process can take 3 to 6 months to complete. Afterward, a dental crown, bridge, or denture is attached to replace missing teeth.

Implants can be used to replace individual missing teeth, multiple teeth in a row, an entire arch of teeth, or all of your teeth. Your options for treatment are:

Single implants – to replace one or more teeth individually
Implant bridge – to replace multiple teeth in a row, using implants on either side of the bridge.
Implant-supported dentures – to replace an entire arch or all your teeth, using all-on-4 or all-on-6 implants.

Dr. Mohsinuddin can recommend the type of surgery best suited to your oral needs.

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How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Dental Implant?

Implant surgery recovery times vary, depending on the type of surgery a person had, his overall health, and the rate of healing. For single implant procedures, recovery is relatively quick. Most people return to their regular routine within a few days of treatment.

When multiple implants are placed in your jaw, it may take a week or longer for you to recover. You may experience swelling, pain, or bruising after your surgery, which can be relieved with pain medication. Eating a soft food diet, avoiding hot foods and drinks, and not smoking or drinking alcohol can help expedite your recovery.

Dental Implants Near Me

Contact Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin from Total Health Dentistry in Aurora, IL, at (630) 822-9600 to learn more about implant surgery.

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KHAJA MOHSINUDDIN, DDS

Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry.
His goal is to provide total patient satisfaction by surpassing patient expectations. He is motivated by the thought of gifting someone a beautiful smile and teaching people about the importance of a healthy mouth. He focuses on being gentle with patients to enable pain-free dentistry. His aim is to help patients make informed decisions regarding their oral and overall health with the knowledge he provides them.
Dr. Khaja is a member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Chicago Muslim Dental Society (founder and past president), and a member of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce.

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