The Process

The Process of Getting Your New Implant or All-on-X

Gain a clear understanding of the key steps involved in the dental implant procedure at Nederland Family Dental and what to expect at each stage.

Timeline Of Nederland Family Dental Process

STEP 1

Set Up a Consultation

This is an opportunity to meet Dr. Gomez and have your general questions about dental implants answered, all from the comfort of your home!

COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

Medical and Dental history

Your initial in-person evaluation at Nederland Family Dental will include 3D radiographic imaging with one of the most advanced CBCTs on the market. After obtaining your medical and dental history, Dr. Gomez will perform a concise periodontal examination to ensure your candidacy for dental implants. Afterwards, we’ll discuss your treatment goals, present all of your clinical options, and go over the pros and cons of each. If you’re ready to move forward, a small deposit can be collected to secure a records appointment and procedure date. No pressure though – we understand that this is a big decision and we encourage you to think it over and contact us with any questions or if you’d like to proceed.

STEP 2

STEP 3

RECORDS

Designing your New Smile

Your records appointment at Nederland Family Dental will consist of planning your case, reviewing and signing all consent forms, reviewing all medications you’ll be prescribed, and taking digital scans of your current dentition. Together, we will plan the design of your new smile, including the shape, style, and shade of your new teeth. Payment is finalized, and records are sent to our lab to begin preparations.

PROCEDURE

Placing your New Dental Implants

Once you’ve arrived for the dental implants procedure, you will be sedated and comfortably numbed. Dr. Gomez will remove all remaining dentition (if needed), place your dental implants, and begin the digital restorative phase. Afterwards, an x-ray is taken to record the precise placement of your implants. This entire process usually takes around 3 hours from start to finish. Before being discharged, you will be given thoroughly written aftercare instructions detailing exactly what to expect and how to navigate all things postoperative.

STEP 4

STEP 5

TRY-IN

Testing out your New Smile

The very next day, you will return for a postoperative checkup. We will examine all the implant sites and sutures to reconfirm that everything is healing nicely. In order to ensure that you are 100% happy with the look, feel, and function of your new smile, we will deliver a 3D-printed replica of your new custom-designed teeth – not a converted denture. These teeth will be screwed in and are not removable by the patient. We will make any adjustments necessary and perform another set of digital scans with your new teeth in place. If you would like any aesthetic changes, we will send those requests to our master designers and deliver your redesigned try-in the following day. If you love everything just the way it is, we will begin the process of replicating the design. This entire visit typically takes less than an hour.

RESTORATION DELIVERY

Presenting Your New Forever Smile

After 3-4 days from your approval of the design, we will replace your printed try-ins with your meticulously crafted permanent teeth. Dr. Gomez will perform one final checkup to ensure optimal healing and address any concerns you have. This delivery of your final restoration will initiate your 5-year hassle-free Nederland Family Dental warranty, which covers both implants and your new teeth. You will receive a custom-made night guard and be given thoroughly detailed written instructions on how to care for your new teeth over the next 90 days. Patients are prescribed a 90-day soft diet while they heal. They will also receive thoroughly detailed written dietary recommendations and limitations. This visit typically takes less than an hour.

STEP 6

STEP 7

90-DAY FOLLOW UP

Confirming Implant Integration

After a 90-day healing phase, you will return for a routine follow-up where we will reconfirm that everything is perfect. Another x-ray will be taken to verify that your implants have fully integrated. This will typically conclude the need for a soft food diet and most patients are free to return to eating normally. The process is complete and the future is yours to define!

1-YEAR EVALUATION & ANNUAL RECARE

Routine Cleaning & Maintenance

One year from the delivery of your new permanent teeth, patients are encouraged to return for a hygiene evaluation. Based on this evaluation, Dr. Gomez will recommend an individualized care schedule appropriate for each patient. Fixed bridge(s) must be removed for routine maintenance and professional cleaning at least once each year to maintain the Dr. Gomez warranty, though patients may be encouraged to return more frequently if home care is found to be inadequate.

STEP 8

STEP 1

Set Up a Consultation

This is an opportunity to meet Dr. Gomez and have your general questions about dental implants answered, all from the comfort of your home!

STEP 2

Complimentary Evaluation

Medical and Dental history

Your initial in-person evaluation at Nederland Family Dental will include 3D radiographic imaging with one of the most advanced CBCTs on the market. After obtaining your medical and dental history, Dr. Gomez will perform a concise periodontal examination to ensure your candidacy for dental implants. Afterwards, we’ll discuss your treatment goals, present all of your clinical options, and go over the pros and cons of each. If you’re ready to move forward, a small deposit can be collected to secure a records appointment and procedure date. No pressure though – we understand that this is a big decision and we encourage you to think it over and contact us with any questions or if you’d like to proceed.

STEP 3

RECORDS

Designing Your New Smile

Your records appointment at Nederland Family Dental will consist of planning your case, reviewing and signing all consent forms, reviewing all medications you’ll be prescribed, and taking digital scans of your current dentition. Together, we will plan the design of your new smile, including the shape, style, and shade of your new teeth. Payment is finalized, and records are sent to our lab to begin preparations.

STEP 4

PROCEDURE

Placing Your New Dental Implants

Once you’ve arrived for the dental implants procedure, you will be sedated and comfortably numbed. Dr. Gomez will remove all remaining dentition (if needed), place your dental implants, and begin the digital restorative phase. Afterwards, an x-ray is taken to record the precise placement of your implants. This entire process usually takes around 3 hours from start to finish. Before being discharged, you will be given thoroughly written aftercare instructions detailing exactly what to expect and how to navigate all things postoperative.

STEP 5

TRY-IN

Testing Out Your New Smile

The very next day, you will return for a postoperative checkup. We will examine all the implant sites and sutures to reconfirm that everything is healing nicely. In order to ensure that you are 100% happy with the look, feel, and function of your new smile, we will deliver a 3D-printed replica of your new custom-designed teeth – not a converted denture. These teeth will be screwed in and are not removable by the patient. We will make any adjustments necessary and perform another set of digital scans with your new teeth in place. If you would like any aesthetic changes, we will send those requests to our master designers and deliver your redesigned try-in the following day. If you love everything just the way it is, we will begin the process of replicating the design. This entire visit typically takes less than an hour.

STEP 6

RESTORATION DELIVERY

Presenting Your New Forever Smile

After 3-4 days from your approval of the design, we will replace your printed try-ins with your meticulously crafted permanent teeth. Dr. Gomez will perform one final checkup to ensure optimal healing and address any concerns you have. This delivery of your final restoration will initiate your 5-year hassle-free Nedarland Family Dental warranty, which covers both implants and your new teeth. You will receive a custom-made night guard and be given thoroughly detailed written instructions on how to care for your new teeth over the next 90 days. Patients are prescribed a 90-day soft diet while they heal. They will also receive thoroughly detailed written dietary recommendations and limitations. This visit typically takes less than an hour.

STEP 7

90-DAY FOLLOW UP

Confirming Implant Integration

After a 90-day healing phase, you will return for a routine follow-up where we will reconfirm that everything is perfect. Another x-ray will be taken to verify that your implants have fully integrated. This will typically conclude the need for a soft food diet and most patients are free to return to eating normally. The process is complete and the future is yours to define!

STEP 8

1-YEAR EVALUATION & ANNUAL RECARE

Routine Cleaning & Maintenance

One year from the delivery of your new permanent teeth, patients are encouraged to return for a hygiene evaluation. Based on this evaluation, Dr. Gomez will recommend an individualized care schedule appropriate for each patient. Fixed bridge(s) must be removed for routine maintenance and professional cleaning at least once each year to maintain the Dr. Gomez warranty, though patients may be encouraged to return more frequently if home care is found to be inadequate.

Certain visits can be combined for out-of-town patients or those in need. Additional try-ins can require additional visits. Length of appointment times are estimated and can vary from case to case.

Say Goodbye to Dental Pain

Reclaim Your Health

Whether you want to enjoy your favorite foods, regain control over your health, be free from dental pain once and for all, or fall in love with your reflection again, Nederland Family Dental is here to help you achieve your goals.

Why Choose Us

At Nederland Family Dental Dental Implant Center, we don’t just restore smiles. We help restore the confidence and optimism of the patients those smiles belong to.

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