the tooth that supports my bridge is gone and i need a dental implant .was wondering what the down time is.
What is the down time for having a dental implant?
You didn't really provide a whole lot of information. When was the tooth removed? It can take 2-6 months for the bone to heal in order to place an implant. Sorry this answer is brief, there was not too much information to go off of.
Reply:That is going to depends on a few things, like if you recently lost that tooth. Is the tooth you lost on your upper or lower jaw? If it's on the lower, it takes about 2-3 months for that area to properly heal before considering implant placement. If it's on the upper, than 4-6 months, since bone on the upper jaw (maxilla) is much more porous, and takes longer to heal.
A couple other factors can affect healing time - if you're a smoker, and continue to smoke, that's going to prolong your 'down time'. Medical conditions such as diabetes can also affect healing time.
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