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Dental Implant Crown After placement of an implant by the oral surgeon or periodontist that Dr. Howrey has referred you to, the tissues are allowed to heal from 3-6 months. When healing is complete, the implant is ready for a crown or bridge.Dr. Howrey will take an impression of the implant and send it the laboratory where the permanent crown will be made. There are two types of implant crowns: cement retained and screw retained. The cement-retained implant crowns are cemented onto the implant just like a normal dental crown is cemented. These implant crowns work well in esthetic areas, like front teeth. A screw-retained implant is often used on posterior teeth. It is held in place with a small screw that is placed through an opening on the top of the crown. Resin is placed in this opening. If a screw becomes loose, the resin can be removed and the screw can be tightened is needed. To learn more about replacing missing teeth with dental implants and whether this is a treatment option for you, please call our Bellingham, WA dental office at 360-734-2822. |
