I'm having my implants uncovered next week. I'll just have a local
anesthetic whereas when the implants were placed I had general
anesthesia. IS there much involved in uncovering the implants and
placing the abuttments?

It's not that bad. I have 6 upper implants and was always awake for all my oral surgeries. It's definitely not as painful as placing the implants. You'll be sore but you won't swell or bruise. You might have some stiches, depending on how your implants are placed. I thought I'd panic, when I saw the healing abutments. You know, metal mouth; etc., but it wasn't that bad. I just call this my implant journey.....What sort of restoration will you be having? Root canals and fillings seem minor to me now....

Hi SRT2
Good luck for next week.
How long has it been since you had your implants done?
How many implants have you had done upper? or lower?
What sort of restoration will you be having?

Hello SRT2, i had my implants uncovered in october of 05 under local anesthesia . I also needed an additional graft . I was a bit uncomfortable but i thinkit may have been from the graft. Anyway, my full mouth restoration is complete and it was worth every cent.



good luck

I have lower implants. The first 4 were placed seven months ago along with
a bone graft. I had three more placed 3 months ago. The doc decided to wait
and uncover them all at one time. I was sedated for the placement of the implants
but will just have local for the uncovering. I think I'm going to have an over-denture
but we are considering a full bridge attached to the implants as well. I had not thought
much about the abutments.

Hey Nosmile...my full restoration was recently completed too. I'm very happy with my teeth. As you recall, I had 6 upper implants put in and ended up choosing a precision milled bar, to splint the implants, and, then, my precision milled bridge snaps onto the bar and locks into place. It's a very tight and secure fit. Being able to remove it, makes cleaning easy. My biggest concern was keeping my gums and the implant area clean, healthy and happy longterm. It looks very natural, and I have an open palate. $$$$ aside, I also think it was totally worth it. I remember when you started your implant journey as well, so, I'm thrilled things have worked out for you.

Morning Wmlcolor, I remember the day very clearly myself and can recall the dates of everything that was done over the last year. I am very happy with my teeth and my smile. My dental work was completed last Monday and it really was worth all the money.

I t was a long dental journey but it was made short knowing about this dental board and reading, getting support and questions answered.

Thank you so much for all your responses to my e-mails.

I was able to save my front teeth with porcelain crowns and I am glad i did .T he most interesting thing for me is my teeth feel normal, real and secure, and I am not afraid to smile..

I don’t know if you remember, but I was planning a cruise before I started my dental journey last year and it was cancelled. (I needed every cent). Well, the cruise is back on the table and is planned for this November.

I just enjoy life.

I am so happy for you. Wishing us all healthy teeth and many pictures with big smiles


Diane, aka nosmileyet.

opps, meant to say , responding to my posts.

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