More and more people are realizing the importance of oral health and more and more people are accepting and preferring dental implant technology. Whether you are an elderly person with “wobbly” teeth or an adult of all ages with missing teeth that need restorative or cosmetic dentistry, it is important to understand the process of dental implant technology before choosing dental implants. Successful dental implants are almost identical to real teeth in terms of appearance and function. The dental implant treatment process is divided into two major steps: placing the implant stud and putting on the crown. There are two major steps in the treatment of dental implants: Step 1: Implant placement The doctor will consult the patient’s medical history, health status, and do the necessary examinations of the whole body and mouth, such as taking panoramic X-rays of the mouth, taking blood pressure, checking blood count, etc., in order to understand the bone quality and quantity of the missing area, to determine if it is suitable for the surgery, and then to develop the relevant plan. When the plan is established, a hole is prepared in the alveolar bone with a special implant machine under local anesthesia in a special sterile room, and then a titanium implant nail is placed in the alveolar bone of the missing tooth area. The implant is placed in the alveolar bone with a titanium implant, which is an extremely biocompatible metal, and the healing period is usually 3-6 months after the implant is placed. If the patient has been missing for too long and there is a certain degree of alveolar bone atrophy, bone grafting surgery is required, and if bone grafting is performed at the time of implantation, the healing period between the implant and the alveolar bone will be extended accordingly. Step 2: Put on the crown After 2-6 months, the implant will heal closely with the alveolar bone, the porcelain crown will be placed and your dental implant will be ready for use. Dental implants have a periodontal relationship similar to that of natural teeth, therefore, it is necessary to clean the implant and the surrounding natural teeth routinely in order to maintain the long-term stability of the implant. In addition, the dental implants should be reviewed regularly as prescribed by the doctor to observe the use of the dental implants. With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, the implants can be used for a long time.