Treatment timeline

The timeline for treatment and recovery varies slightly from patient to patient. However, the following would be a typical timeline for a full replacement of one or both arches of teeth.

	Watch highlights as ClearChoice patient goes through his treatment program in just one day.

• At your free consultation, you will get a free panoramic X-ray or 3D CAT Scan and discuss your dental needs with a doctor that will explain your treatment options, answer your questions, and recommend a course of treatment.
• At this time, one fixed price will be determined that will include the implants, beautiful new teeth and all services--a price that will not change!
• If you choose to move forward with treatment, your next step will be to schedule a full dental examination with your ClearChoice Prosthodontist or Restorative Dentist. This takes a couple of hours, reviewing the panoramic X-ray and 3D CAT Scan, perio probing (checking your gums), charting, impressions, photos, and everything necessary to confirm the initial diagnosis, answer your questions, and formulate your detailed treatment plan.
• After your exam, your procedure will be scheduled, usually within two to three weeks. Once your procedure has been scheduled, the Prosthodontist, Restorative Dentist, and On-site Dental Implant Lab begin the creation of your replacement teeth, which will be ready for the day of your procedure.
• Patients who have previously worn full dentures may come in for an additional appointment prior to their implant procedure for a “try in” of their new teeth.
• On the day of the procedure, you arrive in the morning and first see the Oral Surgeon. If extractions are required, the surgeon takes out the bad teeth, smoothes the bone, and then places the implants. After the placement, you will recover for a few hours while the the lab finishes your new teeth. The Prosthodontist then places the teeth on the implants, and makes the final adjustments to be sure your bite is right, and your smile is beautiful.
• Once your teeth are in place, you will be given instructions on care and follow-up, and will be sent home with medications to help with any discomfort, if needed. Most people need a day or so to completely recover from the procedure before returning to a full schedule of activities.
• You will be scheduled for follow-up examinations 10 days, six weeks, and three months after surgery.
• After the implants have fully integrated with your jawbone and your gums are fully healed (about six months after your procedure) you will be scheduled to have your final teeth placed. These final teeth are different from your initial teeth in that they are made with a titanium support structure (invisible to you) for greater strength, and are finally adjusted to your healed gums for a perfect long-term fit.
• After your treatment at ClearChoice is complete, we will recommend a general dentist or periodontist near you for cleanings and maintenance. Should you ever need any repairs or adjustments to your new teeth, you can come to any ClearChoice Center across the U.S.

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