Dental implants
Advantages of dental implants:
- Preservation of adjacent teeth: By using a dental implant for the gap, adjacent teeth remain intact, avoiding the need to grind them down for a dental bridge.
- Bone preservation: Implants stimulate bone through masticatory forces, preventing bone loss commonly seen with tooth loss.
- Natural feel: Direct transmission of chewing forces to the bone provides a more natural sensation than prosthetic work on abutment teeth.
Contraindications for dental implants:
- Insufficient bone supply: Limited bone volume or inadequate space between adjacent teeth.
- Presence of pathological formations: Cysts, tumours, or granulation tissue in desired implant sites.
- Administration of certain medical treatments: Such as anticoagulants, cytostatics, or bisphosphonates may interfere with implant success.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are screw-like devices made of high-purity titanium, a perfectly biocompatible material that allows for osseointegration. Osseointegration is the process of bone healing around the implant after insertion. Implants are inserted into the jawbone or mandible, serving as artificial roots for prosthetic teeth.
Why choose implants as a treatment solution?
- Single tooth replacement: Implants are preferred over dental bridges when adjacent teeth are healthy, preserving their structure.
- Multiple tooth replacement: Implants offer a fixed solution for patients with few remaining teeth, eliminating the need for removable dentures.
- Improved aesthetics and function: Implants prevent bone atrophy, and gum recession, and maintain dental aesthetics.
Importance of dental implants:
- They replace the root of the lost tooth and prevent the migration of neighbouring teeth.
- They allow fixed prosthetics in situations requiring mobile prosthetics (totally edentulous patients).
- They stop the process of bone atrophy and prevent gum recession and bone resorption.
- They play an essential role in dental aesthetics.
- At OGODENT, we will find together an optimal treatment solution for your dental health.
Steps from treatment to implant:
- Consultation and assessment of bone size and health.
- Bone augmentation if necessary.
- Removal of pathological formations if present.
- Insertion of implants under local anesthesia.
- Suture removal after 10 days.
- Healing period of 3 to 6 months.
- Uncovering of implants and placement of healing caps.
- Final prosthetic work after healing.
Who can benefit from a dental implant?
Candidates of any age with good health and oral hygiene can benefit from dental implants.
Risk factors for implant failure:
Bruxism, smoking, and poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of implant failure.
Postoperative care:
- Mouthwash with chlorhexidine 0.12%.
- Gentle cleaning with a soft toothbrush.
- Avoiding dairy, alcohol, hot, and hard foods.
- No smoking during healing.
- Use of anti-inflammatories and cold compresses as needed.
- Compliance with prescribed medications.
Recovery time:
Typically 7 to 10 days with minimal swelling, managed with anti-inflammatories and cold compresses.
Periodic controls:
Regular follow-ups are essential for long-term success, starting one week after treatment completion and continuing annually.
Preoperative hygiene:
Scaling and airflow in the office ensure a clean surgical field.