Do You Have Problems With Teeth That Are Missing?
Introduction
Dental Implants Are The Greatest Remedy For Tooth Loss.tooth Loss Can Occur For A Variety Of Reasons Including Caries, Trauma, Periodontal Disease, Bruxism, Calcium Deficiency, And Many More.
Replacement Of A Lost Tooth Provides A Permanent Solution Because It Is A Fixed Prosthesis That Also Aids In Restoring Function And Aesthetics Similar To Natural Teeth.
Dental Implants : What Are They ?
Titanium Alloys Are The Main Components Of Dental Implants. They Have The Highest Success Rate Because Of Their Biocompatibility, Or Reduced Likelihood Of Rejection By The Body,
● Everlasting – Excellent Osseointegration Property That Helps
The Implant Remain Permanently Attached To The Underlying
Bone
● Fracture Resistance – Natural Ability To Perform Daily Chewing
And Biting Routines
● High Corrosion Resistance
● Hardness – Decrease The Incidence Of Wear Of Implant Material
● Toughness – Prevents Fracture Of Implants
How To Decide If Implants Are Right For You?
● Desires To Restore Single Or Multiple Missing Tooth/teeth
● Congenital Missing Teeth
● Unable To Wear Dentures / Removable Prosthesis
● Unwilling To Proceed For Bridge Treatments As It May Cause
Damage To Adjoining Tooth
Journey To An Implant Includes :
● Consultation – Initial Checkup Will Be Performed By Doctor
● Extensive Examination – Which Includes
Concerns, Detailed History About Health, Medications
& Previous Procedures Underwent, Explaining About The Treatment
Plan To The Patient.
● Investigations – Dental X Rays & Scans May Be Advised To
Check For Density Of Bone Which Helps In Determining The
Amount Of Jawbone Availability For Implantation Or If Bone
Grafts Are Required.
Scans Also Assist To Locate Structures Such As Sinuses & Nerves
That Should Be Avoided During The Procedure.
Let’s See Types Of Implants !
● Endosteal Implants – It Is Commonly Known As In The Bone
Implant, Where The Titanium Is Screwed Into The Jawbone. This
Can Hold One Or More Prostheses.
● Subperiosteal Implant – It Is Placed On The Bone , A Metal
Framework Projecting Through The Gums To Hold Prosthesis.
This Can Be Opted To Support Artificial Teeth When Sufficient
Bone Is Not Available To Perform Traditional Implant Procedure.
The Ideal Candidates Are Those Who Are Suffering From Severe
Thinning Of Bone Due To Periodontal Diseases, Trauma, Ageing
Etc… Also In Which Cases Grafting Is Not A Preferable Option.
The Time Required In This Case Is Much Lesser As Integration Of
The Bone Is Not Necessarily Required.
● All On Four Dental Implants Are So Named Because Four
Implants Are Utilised In Each Jaw To Replace A Lost Tooth. This Is
An Excellent Alternative For Individuals Who Would Prefer A
Fixed Prosthesis Over A Denture.
● Implant Supported Bridges – When One Or More Teeth Need To
Be Replaced, There Is Not Enough Jaw Bone To Support The
Implant, And There Are Nearby Nerves, Implant Supported
Bridges May Be The Best Course Of Action To Lessen Strain On
Each Individual Implant.
● Implant Over Denture: These Resemble Conventional Removable
Dentures, But Instead Of Being Supported By The Gums
Beneath, They Are Supported By Implants. This Enhances Oral
Cleanliness And Provides Improved Stability, Retention, And
Support.
● Zygomatic Implants – It Is A Possibility When There Is
Substantial Bone Loss. Longer Zygomatic Implants Are Inserted
During This Process To Check The Bone, Which Provides
Superior Stability And Support And Eliminates The Need For A
Bone Graft. Because The Implants Are Carefully Placed To Avoid
Sinuses, A Sinus Lift Is Not Necessary. Main Advantage Is That
The Bridge Can Be Given Immediately So The Patient Can Walk
Out Of Surgery With A Proud Smile.
The Following Procedures Are Followed During Implant
Implantation Surgery :
● Vitals Must Be Examined To Ensure They Are Stable
● Local Anaesthetic Will Be Given To Ensure A Painless Operation
● The Process Involves Making An Initial Incision To Gain Access
To The Tooth Socket
● Drilling Into The Bone With The Use Of Burs
● Placing The Implant Into The Prepared Socket
● Cover Screw Is Attached To The Implant
● Placing Sutures To Promote Wound Healing
● After Three To Six Months, Removing The Cover Screw To Screw
The Healing Cap So Called Because It Is Intended To Promote
Healing Of The Surrounding Gum Tissue
● Abutment Is Placed As A Supportive Element For The Final
Crown.
● Measurement Is Done For Final Crown Preparation & Delivered.
● In The Interim Temporary Crowns Can Be Fabricated & Delivered
To Restore The Function With Minimal Forces Applied On It.
Following Surgical Procedures To Ensure A Quick Recovery :
● Avoid Rinsing For The First 24 Hours
● Bite On The Gauze That Was Placed In Your Mouth To Prevent
Bleeding
● Hold An Ice Pack On Your Face Every 15-20 Minutes
● Maintain Good Oral Hygiene During The Healing Period
● Do Not Use Straws To Drink Liquids
● Brush Twice A Day
● Rinse With Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
● Refrain From Using Water Flossers Or Electric Toothbrushes
● Use A Standard Toothbrush Or A Dental Implant Cleaning Brush
● Eat Only Soft Foods; Stay Away From Crunchy Or Hard Foods
● Avoid Smoking & Drinking
● Take Prescription Drugs Exactly As Prescribed By A Physician.
Advantages Of Implants:
● Helps To Restore The Lost Tooth Structure & Function
● They Can Last Longer Time If Cared Properly
● Protect Neighbouring Structures As They Do Not Rely On Them
For Support
● Helps To Maintain Arch Length By Preventing Drifting Of
Adjusting Teeth To The Space
● It Prevents Bone Loss & Preserves Jaw Bone
● Restores The Bite Force
● Esthetics Can Be Improved Significantly Which Boosts
Confidence & Improves Appearance
● Improves Quality Of Life
Faq’s
1)is The Implant Surgery Painful?
Local Anaesthesia Will Be Used To Number The Gums And Teeth;
However, Pressure May Be Felt But No Clear Pain Will Occur.
2) Can The Body Reject Implants? In Rare Circumstances, Rejection
May Occur Because Of Poor Osseointegration, Infection, Or
Inadequate Bone Presence.
3)is It A Lengthy Procedure?
It’s A Minor Oral Surgery Treatment That Won’t Last Long.
4)will My Implant Stand Out From The Natural Tooth?
It Looks And Feels Exactly Like A Natural Tooth. Unless Told, It Is
Extremely Tough To Encounter Simply By Looking At It.
5)can Implants Develop Cavities?
Dental Implant Crowns Are Impervious To Cavities Since They Are Not
Composed Of Real Dental Enamel. Patients Should Be Aware,
Nevertheless, That Failing To Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene Following
Dental Implant Placement Might Harm The Device And Increase The
Risk Of Cavities Developing In The Healthy Teeth That Are Still There.
6)is This A Detachable Prosthesis?
Dental Implants Are Fixed Prostheses That Are Rarely Dislodged Once
Installed.
7)do They Require Special Care ?
Maintaining With Regular Brushing & Flossing Can Be Sufficient.
8)what Are Bone Grafts ?
Bone Grafts Are Placed To Augment The Jaw Bone , Material May Be
Taken From Your Own Body (Autogenous) Or Purchased From Human
Tissue Bank (Allograft) Or Animal Tissue Bank (Xenograft)
9)how To Prevent Failure Of Implants?
It Is Imperative To Examine Several Significant Elements, Including
As
● Upholding Good Oral Hygiene Is Important To Prevent Infection
Around The Implant, Which Can Result In Peri Implantitis, An
Inflammatory Illness That Can Cause The Implant To Fail.
● Maintain Remaining Teeth – It Is Critical To Keep Remaining Teeth
Since Excessive Stresses May Become Lodged On The Implant.
● Patient Health – Various Medical Disorders Such As Diabetes
And Osteoporosis May Influence Bone Repair.
● Implant Overload: High Forces Or Pressure Induced By
Clenching Or Grinding Teeth Have A Major Influence On The
Implant.
● Smoking – It Is A Substantial Risk Factor For The Early Failure Of
Implants.
10)should I Wait Longer To Get Implants After Having My Teeth
Extracted?
The Implant Can Be Inserted Even If The Extraction Was Performed A
Long Time Ago Or Immediately As Long As The Underlying Bone Is In
Good Condition.
11)can Implants Harm My Existing Teeth & Gums ?
Absolutely Not; On The Contrary, They Greatly Enhance Dental Health
And Aid In The Restoration Of Lost Structural Integrity.
12)is There Any Age Limit To Undergo The Procedure?
There Is No Upper Age Limit , Once Skeletal Growth Is Accomplished
Implant Surgery Can Be Done.