The Endopore implant is usually placed in two stages:
In the first stage surgery the implant root component is inserted into the bone site.
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| An incision is made and the over-lying gum tissue is gently displaced.
This exposes the bone at the site where the implant is to be placed. |
Once a channel is prepared, the area is ready for the implant to be placed. This part of the procedure takes about 5 minutes. |
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| The implant is simply tapped into place. |
The gum tissue is repositioned and closed with stitches. |
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| The gum tissue is repositioned and closed with stitches. |
The gum tissue is repositioned and closed with stitches. |
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This surgery generally takes about 60 minutes to complete.
After 10 days the stitches are removed and the buried implant
is allowed to heal for about three months. During this time,
bone grows into the implant surface to secure it.
The second stage surgery is very simple and lasts only about 30 minutes.
During this
stage the buried, secure implant is uncovered using a small
incision in the gum tissue. A post is attached to the implant until the
final prosthesis is complete which can take as little as 2 weeks.
There is minimal discomfort associated with either of the surgical steps,
certainly no more than having a tooth extracted, and usually less.
Your
dentist can prescribe medication to easily relieve this.
Within a few weeks your new prosthesis will be in place and you can begin
to enjoy the improved appearance, dental function, and quality of life
provided by the Endopore dental implant treatment.
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