{"id":2265,"date":"2022-07-29T12:21:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T12:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicadrvilar.com\/?p=2265"},"modified":"2022-07-29T12:21:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T12:21:04","slug":"how-long-implants-take-to-heal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicadrcasasvilar.com\/en\/cuanto-tardan-en-cicatrizar-los-implantes\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do implants take to heal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most frequent doubts of patients before undergoing a dental implant treatment<\/strong> It is precisely the scarring. At the same time, the cicatrization<\/strong> is one of the factors that will determine the success of the treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How long does it take for the implant to heal?<\/h2>\n

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First of all, we should identify if the place where the implant is going to be placed is hollow, that is, the gum is completely visible due to the lack of a tooth, or if not, the tooth persists.<\/p>\n

In the latter case, you must proceed to the tooth extraction<\/strong> to be able to insert the implant later. If this is your case, you should wait for the area to heal<\/strong> extraction before inserting the implant.<\/p>\n

So the scarring of<\/strong> socket<\/strong> (the gum surrounding the tooth) after tooth extraction will be approximately 3 months<\/strong>, which may vary depending on the case.<\/p>\n

After this period of time and having healed the gum correctly, the procedure will be carried out. introduction of titanium screw<\/strong>, that is, the implant. At this time, the healing period should be respected again before inserting the final dental crown.<\/p>\n

Approximately, the complete implant healing process lasts 3 to 6 months<\/strong>. During this time, the dental osseointegration of the patient takes place, which consists of the process by which the screw adapts completely to the bone as if it were a natural tooth root.<\/p>\n

After this period, the implantologist will finally proceed with the placement of the definitive dental crown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Care that must be taken during the first days to favor the healing of the implant<\/h2>\n