Preparing for Your Dental Implant Procedure
Once you decide that you want to move forward with your dental implant procedure, there are a few things that you can do beforehand to make for a smooth recovery afterwards.
Prior to your dental implant procedure, you should:
Go to the Store – Visit the grocery store and stock up on the foods you will be eating after your surgery. For a few days after your surgery, the foods that you eat need to be soft. Consider choosing soup, smoothies, pasta, breads, yogurt, gelatin, eggs, pancakes and applesauce. If you have a juicing machine, this is a great time to use it to supplement those foods that you are unable to eat early on. If not, choose some pre-made nutritional shakes (e.g., Ensure) to get the vitamins and minerals you need as you heal. Prepare Meals Ahead of Time – Creating casseroles, pasta dishes, homemade
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William P. Lamas performs an outpatient surgical procedure. Although some patients will require two procedures to complete their dental implants, the majority of Dr. Lamas' patients are candidates for the Same-Day Dental Implant Procedure.
The Dental Implant Procedure with Dr. William P. Lamas in Miami
Sedation is used to make sure patients remain comfortable throughout their dental implant surgery.
Once the implants are in place, small posts are attached to them: These posts anchor the prosthetic tooth/teeth.
The Two-Step Process for Dental Implants
Step One: Placing the Implants and Temporary Prosthesis
Once the implants are placed, they will gradually bond with the natural bone. This bonding process can take up to six weeks. During which time, a temporary dental prosthetic device is used to allow patients to function normally.
Step Two: The Implants Have Bonded with the