“How long does it take for gums to heal after implants?”
I am a 38 year old female. I want to know how long does it take for gums to heal after implants?
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The implant is the usually titanium "screw" placed into the jaw bone. There is typically some sort of crown or restoration that goes on top of that. When an implant (the screw) is placed most dentists allow at least 8 weeks for it to integrate (have the bone grow to hold it) and for the gums to heal. Depending on the process utilized to restore the implant, that can be the only time your gums need to heal. When a more invasive technique is needed it is typically somewhere along the lines of 4 to 8 weeks for the tissue to heal around the crown or restoration. While implants are a great and long lasting solution for a lost tooth, it can take a while to get the "new tooth" in place. Keep in mind there are techniques that enable the placement of a tooth much faster, sometimes even immediately. This requires a lot of things to fall into place properly that is why a consult with a dentist to see your specific needs, wants, and situation would give you the best answer.
The time it takes for the gums to heal after an implant surgery is relative to the amount of trauma to the area that occurred during the procedure. Typically, the gums around any oral surgery with heal within 2-4 weeks. However, I do want to clarify that the bone below the gum may take several months to properly heal. Implants work by "integrating" with the bone, with typically takes 3-4 months in the mandible (Lower jaw) or 5-6 months in the maxilla (upper jaw).
Soft tissues (gums) heal in 6 weeks with total tissue maturation in 3 months
The total time for implant healing for a healthy person is 4 months. Immediately after procedure gums takes about 10 days to heal.
Hi usually a few weeks 4-8 for the gums but you must wait 3-6 months for the bone to grow around the implant and osseointegrate.
Depending on the bone, tooth #, upper or lover arch- healing time is 4 to 8 months
The amount time depends on many factors and is different for every patient and every case, so you should set up an appointment for a consultation and ask the doctor who will be placing the implant. A typical time range would be one to four weeks.
