Q & A ( Dental Implant )
Q: I am missing one of my front teeth, and I am thinking about having a dental
implant done. Could you tell me about the procedure?
A: The dental implant Procedure consists of three stages. First the patient
undergoes an evaluation including X-rays, and a treatment plan is developed. The
patient then has the implant inserted into the jawbone, and the bone is left to
heal and form around the implant for 3-6 months. The patient can return to
normal eating habits during this healing period. The second stage involves
making an incision into the gum and attaching an abutment so that the prosthetic
tooth can be attached later. The gum is then allowed to heal for 2-3 weeks.
During the third stage an impression is taken so the crown or other prosthetic
device can be created. After about a week, the prosthetic tooth is attached to
the abutment and a follow up appointment is arranged.
Q: I have a cracked tooth. Should I have it removed in my country and have an
implant done later in Thailand or should I have the whole procedure done in
Thailand?
A: It is better to have the tooth removed in your country and come to Thailand
at least four months later. After tooth removal, the root socket will need about
four months to heal completely.
Q: What is the implant system you are using?
A. We use the endosseous system in which titanium, an inert metal, bonds with
the jaw like the roots of a natural tooth in a process called osseointegration.
The proprietary system we use is the Branemark System, a process certified by
the American Dental Association.
For more information, please contact
Bangkok Dental Center
Tel. (662) 310 3336, (662) 755 1336
Email : info@bangkokhospital.com