{"id":217,"date":"2024-03-04T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/?p=217"},"modified":"2024-04-04T17:52:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T17:52:05","slug":"what-to-expect-during-your-dental-implant-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/04\/what-to-expect-during-your-dental-implant-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During Your Dental Implant Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are thinking about getting dental implants<\/a> to rebuild your missing teeth, the first step on your journey will be a consultation. This appointment will help to establish the basis for your treatment plan and provide you with information that you need in order to make a confident decision about whether you want to move forward. But what happens during a dental implant consultation? This blog post provides a generalized preview of what you might experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Initial Conversation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soon after you arrive at your dentist\u2019s office, you will be escorted to a comfortable treatment room. Your care team will learn about your oral health, your goals for treatment, and your medical history. Be sure to provide straightforward and candid answers to any questions they ask; what you tell them could have a significant impact on your tooth replacement journey. For example, you should let them know if you smoke, have been diagnosed with diabetes, or are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oral Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A member of your dental team will use advanced imaging equipment to gather information about the state of your mouth. Digital X-rays are fast, non-invasive, and painless. They also use minimal radiation and are available for viewing almost immediately. The X-rays should reveal whether your jawbone is strong enough to support dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also expect to go through a simple oral examination. With the help of a mirror, a gentle probe, and other instruments, your dental team will look for indications of gum disease, damage to your remaining natural teeth, and anything else that could affect your dental implant procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your dentist has collected all the information they need, they can get to work on planning the details of your tooth replacement. They may talk to you about things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n