Single Posterior Implant

 

Treatment sequence for Single Posterior Implant –immediate implant placement:

  1. Surgical office: Extract tooth with immediate implant fixture placement and bone graft. Healing time 3-4 months.
  2. Surgical office: Implant stability test and x-ray.  Possible digital impression for abutment and crown. Lab time 2 weeks.
  3. Restorative office: If no digital impression, traditional impression taken for abutment and crown.
  4. Restorative office: Delivery of abutment and crown.

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 a replacement crown can be supported by a single dental implant

Treatment sequence for single posterior implant-Immediate implant placement not advised (staged treatment): 

  1. Surgical office: Extract tooth with bone graft. Healing time 4 months. (IMAGE OF EXTRACTION SITE WITH GRAFT)
  2. Surgical office: Implant placement. Healing time 3-4 months.
  3. Surgical office: Implant stability test and x-ray.   Possible digital impression for abutment and crown.  Lab time 2 weeks.
  4. Restorative office: If no digital impression, traditional impression taken for abutment and crown.
  5. Restorative office: Delivery of abutment and crown.