When getting dental implants a dentist will screen you in order to determine if there may be any preliminary treatments required such as bone grafting. If it is discovered that you don’t have enough bone to allow proper anchoring of the implants, bone grafting is recommended. Perhaps you may be asking how long it takes for the grafting and implant treatments to heal. Healing Timeline for Implant and Graft
A graft will take about 3 to 6 months before the bone becomes strong enough to allow the placement of implants. The surgical site has to go through a process known as osseointegration. In this process, the grafted bone tissue will stimulate the nearby bone, allowing the two to fuse together. An implant will not be fitted until the bone heals completely. The entire process is spaced out over numerous months from the time the bone graft is done to the final placement of the artificial tooth.
Often, the recovery will vary from one individual to another. The periodontist taking care of the procedure is the best-placed specialist to give you a more precise timeline for a dental bone grafting procedure. You may experience minor irritation during the first few days, but complete recovery normally occurs within 6 to 8 weeks or so.
To ensure that you heal properly, you need to follow a softer diet and refrain from chewing on that particular side of the mouth. There should be no severe pain, although you may have minor bleeding and tissue irritation. If you have just had gum disease treatment, you may be prescribed antibiotics to help prevent infection from occurring in the soft tissue or the blood vessels surrounding the bone.
Learn more about bone grafting and implant placement and their timelines by consulting with your team. Schedule an appointment to discuss the procedures and what to expect after the treatment.
