“How long after implant can abutment be placed?”
I had a dental implant surgery 2 weeks ago. How long after implant can abutment be placed?
4 Answers
The simple answer is after osteointegration has occurred. That means as soon as the bone around the new implant has matured adequately that the implant fixture is totally secure. Depending on the implant and the location in your mouth, that usually occurs between 2 -4 months. The dentist who placed the implant should have you return to determine when you are ready for the abutment.
Depends, where the implant was placed? Generally speaking, and abutment and crown can be placed 3 to 4 months after implant placement.
The abutment is what your permanent implant restoration will attach to. This involves folding back the gum tissue from your appointment, placing an abutment, and placing a healing collar or temporary tooth on the abutment to keep the gums from healing around it.
Depends! Upper or lower? Grafted, immediate placement? Usually 2-3 mos on lower and 3-5 mos on upper.
