Screw, usually made of titanium, which is implanted in the jaw, through surgery. First component that is placed in the mouth to replace the natural tooth that has been lost or deteriorated and is irrecoverable.
His work consists of making the root of the dental prosthesis that will replace the natural tooth that could not be preserved.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Dental implants are the best solution to improve the stability and health of your mouth. When you lose your teeth, your jawbone becomes weaker and weaker, and it will also affect your smile, making it look unattractive due to the absence of natural teeth.
Implants are intended to prevent bone loss in your jaw, preventing the process of structural, functional and esthetic deterioration.
TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
ENDO-OSSEOUS IMPLANTS
It is currently the most commonly used type of dental implant. They are surgically placed in the maxillary bones or jaw bone. When the implant is ready, the prosthesis or crown is placed to give it the appearance of a tooth.
Shapes:
- Cylindrical: they are integrated with the bone in such a way that they have small perforations so that the bone can develop inside them and be firmly placed, it is necessary to use a scalpel. This process is slow, because the bone must be integrated little by little. It is not widely used.
- Screw (the most used): one of its advantages is that it can be placed in one or several consecutive teeth.
- Blades: they give very good results, especially when the bone is quite wide and deep. Other dentists do not recommend its use in the case of total tooth loss.
This implant is used as an alternative for patients with removable dentures.
SUPERIOSTEAL OR JUXTAPOSED IMPLANTS
They consist of a metal frame that is placed in the jaw bone below the gum tissue.
This type of dental implant is used for patients who cannot wear conventional dentures.
They are falling into disuse.
They require much more extensive surgeries so that the patient’s recovery is slower and can lead to greater complications.
PHASES OF A DENTAL IMPLANT
1- STUDY AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE SITUATION
2- TOOTH EXTRACTION
3- THREE-DIMENSIONAL RADIOGRAPHY
4- DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT
5- PLACING THE CROWN ON THE DENTAL IMPLANT
DENTAL IMPLANTS QUOTATION
Everything will depend on the type of implant, the amount of existing bone, the gum… each case is unique and must be studied in order to give a personalized estimate.
When talking about surgery, all the aspects involved must be taken into account, from the specialists’ fees to all the materials and other elements that implant dentistry includes.
The following factors must be taken into account when budgeting for a complete dental implant:
- Tests required for surgery
- Implantological study
- Implant placement surgery
- Material required
- Fitting tests for the prosthesis
- Temporary prosthesis
- Final crowns
- Patient check-ups and visits during and after treatment.
- During the first 5 years, if necessary, implant and crown replacement at no additional cost.
ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
- PREVENTION OF BONE RESORPTION: If a tooth is missing, i.e., the crown and root, the bone recedes backward and changes the physical appearance.
- DENTAL IMPLANTS SAVE ADJACENT TEETH: when only one tooth is missing, there are two solutions: to make a bridge with three crowns or to insert an implant.
- DENTAL IMPLANTS DO NOT MOVE: will give you the confidence and feeling of having natural, non-moving teeth.
- THEY ARE FOREVER: If you take care of your implants, they will last for a long period of your life.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Like any other type of treatment, it carries a number of risks, the most common of which are infection, injury to other teeth, sinus problems and nerve damage.
WHAT TYPE OF INFECTION CAN OCCUR AFTER DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Most of the time, infections occur in the gums, whose treatment is very simple, with antibiotics. They appear red and swollen, and sometimes bleed or leak pus.
Other infections, although less frequent, can occur in the jaw bone, which can lead to bone loss. The treatment is more complicated than the gum infection, it will be necessary to take strong antibiotics and remove the implant for it to heal.
CAN IMPLANTS CAUSE SINUS PROBLEMS?
During treatment, damage to the paranasal sinuses may occur in the upper jaw. If the dentist does not have enough bone to insert the dental implant, the bone may be drilled out. If punctured, the sinus may be damaged and risk sinus infection.
HOW DOES NERVE DAMAGE OCCUR?
The main nerve of the mandible, the inferior alveolar nerve, is very sensitive. If your dentist hits you during surgery or your dental implant is screwed too close to the nerve, it can cause damage.
In most cases, nerve damage is rare and minor. To treat and repair the nerve, the implant will be removed. Pain medication will be prescribed.
HOW DO THESE INJURIES OR DAMAGES OCCUR?
It is likely that the dentist will damage the root of a nearby tooth while drilling into the jaw bone to insert the implant. This causes damage to the tooth and blood vessels.
Once damaged, treatment to fix it requires a filling or a cap to close the hole in the tooth and protect the pulp. If it is damaged, endodontics will be necessary to avoid infection and further damage.
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