The process takes several months. It involves multiple stages that require time for healing and recovery. First, you will need to consult with your dentist to assess your oral health condition and develop a personalised treatment plan. This may involve several appointments to take x-rays and impressions of your mouth. If you have any oral diseases, such as periodontal disease, your dentist may address that first. This could extend the timeline of your treatment.
After the initial planning phase, implant surgery will be performed, which involves placing the dental implants into the jawbone. After the surgery, the implants need to heal and integrate with the jawbone over time. This process can take several weeks to several months, depending on the individual patient’s healing abilities and the number of implants placed.
Once the implants have fully integrated with the jawbone, the abutments, or connectors, will be attached to the implants. This step also requires a period of healing, during which the gum tissue around the implants will heal and form a tight seal around the abutments.
Finally, the custom-made implant denture will be attached to the abutments. The restoration process can take several weeks, as the artificial will need to be fabricated to fit precisely over the abutments. Your artificial acrylic teeth will look and function like natural teeth.