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A dental implant is like regaining your original, lost tooth. But how is such an implanted tooth structured, and when is it used?

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The use of dental implants is advisable when a patient has lost one or more teeth or is experiencing persistent issues with a tooth that would be best addressed by its removal.

  • 100% pure titanium screw
  • In the case of implants, zirconium can also be used
  • Implants are a good solution even in the case of a full jawbone
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When is dental implant usually applied?

  1. Individual Implants for Each Tooth:
    • Each missing tooth is replaced with a separate implant. It is often considered the smartest solution to place an individual implant for each missing tooth.
  2. Bridge Application:
    • In this solution, each tooth implant forms one of the bridge’s two pillars. One or two teeth can be replaced between them. For example, to replace 3 or 4 teeth, 2 dental implants are needed to serve as support pillars.
  3. Fixed and Removable Full Denture with Dental Implants:
    • There is also a removable denture fixed with dental implants, where no movement is expected. Typically, 2 implants are required for the lower jaw, while 4 implants are usually needed for the upper jaw.
  4. Fixed and Non-Removable Circular Bridge for a Full Denture:
    • For this implant-supported solution, 4-6 implants are required for the lower jaw, while generally, 6-8 implants are needed for the upper jaw. With this implant solution, the bite becomes as strong, and chewing is as normal as if it were natural teeth.

How does the dental implantation process unfold in detail?

First, the patient needs to consult with the oral surgeon. During this appointment, the specialist takes X-rays or a 3D CT scan, which is necessary for planning the intervention.

To perform the surgery, several preparatory treatments may be required. This could include tooth extraction, filling, root canal treatment, or addressing gum inflammation or tooth removal.

During the preparations, the dental implant is placed in the patient’s mouth under sterile conditions after numbing the area.

The surgery is then carried out according to the treatment plan. The oral surgeon makes an incision in the mucosa and uses a surgical drill to create a socket in the bone for placing the artificial root. This procedure is now routine and takes approximately 1 hour, depending on the number of implants to be placed.

In some cases, bone grafting and implantation are performed simultaneously, which may require a longer time. If bone deficiency is significant, the two procedures are performed on separate occasions.

If bone grafting is done, a cover screw is placed on the implant, and the surgeon closes the edges of the wounds. If bone grafting is not needed, an abutment is placed into the dental implant; this contributes to the aesthetics of the gum line when a dental restoration is placed on the screw. In this case, the surgeon sutures the edges around the abutment.

To monitor the healing properly, X-rays are necessary before and after the surgery.

Approximately 2 weeks after the procedure, the stitches need to be removed. It is advisable to rest on the day of the dental implantation, but prolonged rest is not necessary. Once the dental implants are in place, dental restorations can be applied 3-6 months later.

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Why are dental implants particularly beneficial?

The first and foremost advantage of dental implants is that they integrate into the bone structure so naturally, as if we had never lost our original teeth.

  • Slowing down of jawbone resorption
  • The face does not appear older either
  • Prevents sagging and can be delayed
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A dental implant is like regaining your original, lost tooth. But how is such an implanted tooth structured, and when is it used?

The use of dental implants or implantation is advisable if a patient has lost one or more teeth, or if a tooth causes constant problems and removal is the best option.

For those considering dental implants, it’s worth knowing how such an artificial tooth is constructed.

A dental implant is an almost 100% pure titanium screw, replacing the missing tooth root. In some cases, the implant can be made of zirconium, although this is rare, but it can be used for patients with metal allergies.

Dental implants aren’t just for one or two teeth but can also be a great solution for an entire jawbone with significant tooth loss.

If you opt for a dental implant, there’s no need to grind down adjacent teeth. Another advantage is that after implantation, the bone loss in the jawbone without teeth can be slowed down or even stopped since the implanted tooth stimulates the bone.

1. Individual implants for each missing tooth: Often, it’s considered smartest to place an implant for each missing tooth.

2. Using a bridge: In this solution, a single dental implant forms each pillar of the bridge. One or two teeth can be replaced between them. For example, for the replacement of 3 or 4 teeth, 2 dental implants are required as they act as supporting pillars.

3. Fixed and secured full denture: There are dental implants used for securing removable dentures where movement is not a concern. Typically, 2 implants are needed for the lower jawbone, while 4 are required for the upper jawbone.

4. Fixed and secured full arch bridge, an entire denture that cannot be removed: For the lower jawbone, 4-6 implants are usually needed, while for the upper jawbone, it’s typically 6-8. With this implant-based solution, biting force becomes as strong as with natural teeth, and chewing becomes normal.

The primary and most significant advantage of dental implants is that they integrate into the bone naturally, as if the original tooth had never been lost. They become firmly anchored in the jawbone, remain intact, and don’t decay.

They feel and look natural, indistinguishable from the original teeth. No longer will smiling be a concern! Confidence and speech abilities improve. Once the area heals, there’s barely any difference in sensation between the real and implanted teeth.

Another significant advantage is that after dental implantation, bone loss slows down, making the face appear younger and delaying sagging.

The procedure for placing dental implants

Before implantation, a personalized treatment plan is prepared. The specialist needs to know how many teeth need replacement and their positioning.

The implantation itself takes about half an hour and is painless. This is followed by a healing period of about 3-4 months, during which the dental implant stabilizes.

The superstructure is then prepared and placed in its position. Precise impressions of the teeth are made using 3D technology, fitted onto the implant head.

During the treatment, perfecting the bite and regular check-ups are necessary. This might require 5 to 7 visits to the specialist, and the complete healing process may take up to 6 months.

Since the patient receives anesthesia, and the tools used are modern, there’s no pain during the implantation process.

Firstly, the patient needs to consult an oral surgeon. During this visit, the specialist takes X-rays or a 3D CT scan, necessary for planning the procedure.

Several preparatory treatments might be needed before the operation. These might include tooth extraction, fillings, root canal treatment, or treatment for gum inflammation or tooth removal.

During the preparation phase, the dental implant is placed into the patient’s mouth under sterile conditions after numbing the area.

Following this, the surgery is performed according to the treatment plan. The oral surgeon makes an incision in the mucosa and uses a surgical drill to create a socket in the bone for the implantation. This procedure is routine today and, depending on the number of teeth to be implanted, takes about an hour.

Sometimes bone replacement and implantation are done simultaneously, which may require more time. If there’s a considerable bone deficiency, the two procedures are performed on separate occasions.

If bone replacement is performed, a cover screw is placed on the implant, and the surgeon closes the edges of the wounds. If bone replacement is not required, a gum former is placed into the body of the dental implant. This contributes to ensuring that the gum formation is aesthetically pleasing when a tooth replacement is placed on the screw. In this case, the specialist seals the wound edges around the gum former.

To properly monitor healing, X-rays are required both before and after the surgery.

Sutures should be removed about 2 weeks after the procedure. On the day of the procedure, it’s advisable to rest, but there’s no need for several days of rest if the dental implants are placed.