Replacing a teeth by dental implants Dental implants is not so easy as it seems to be. This topic can even be included in Cosmetic Dentistry. The procedural steps are : Visit to the consultant: First of all examination and the extent of damage have to be accessed. The first thing that a dentist or the dental specialist does is the preliminary examination of the mouth and the teeth there in. He also examines the health of the gums. After this the patient is referred to the x-ray clinic. The impression of the models for the teeth is also taken. One of the most important part of consultation is the examination of the dentist and or dental specialist to detect the whether the patient is suffering from diabetes or not. The other part of examination is the X-Ray report. This is important as it reveals what the status of the teeth, gums and the jaws , especially where we cannot see for example the root of the teeth. If you have lost a great amount of bone or if the bone broke down during its removal then it is good to be x-rayed because this could reveal the fact. The x-ray can reveal any fracture in the tooth root. If the patient is aged then other tests as mentioned by the dentist or dental specialist need to be carried out. Placement of the dental implant: A special surgical technique is used to place the dental implants in the bone. The type of implant decides whether the implant is going to be placed completely or partially under the gums. The implant placement procedure has to be followed. The implants are not disturbed for 2-4 months. This is the time during which the bone can grow around the dental implants, forming a strong biological bond with it. This phase is also called bone "remodeling" phase. In this phase the dentist is going to provide you with temporary replacement teeth. This is done just to ensure that during the treatment the patient is never without the teeth. Attachment to the abutment: This procedure is after the bone "remodeling" phase. An Abutment is attached to each dental implant. This Abutment is a small connector post. The permanent teeth is going to be attached to the Abutments. Fabricating the replacement teeth: First the impressions of the teeth and the implant abutments have to be taken, then the temporary placement teeth has to be placed, the proper shade of the replacement teeth has to be selected, and in final stages the replacement teeth have to be tried for proper fit. This will need a string of appointments with the dentist or the dental specialist. The laboratory technician will be busy between these appointments. He will be fabrication the replacement teeth and the underlying structures that are going to be joined to the implants.