Popularization Of Dental Implant Knowledge
1. What is a dental implant?
An artificial tooth root is implanted in the bone. Of course, this is different from implanting plants into the soil. A professional implant machine is used to implant biocompatible implants into the alveolar bone. After the bone and the implant are well combined, the upper part of the implant is repaired. , that is, to install the crown on the upper part of the implant to restore the function and beauty of the dentition. Artificial roots support dentures that look exactly like natural teeth.
2. The advantages of dental implants
The first is to not damage your adjacent natural teeth, the second is to effectively prevent the atrophy of the alveolar bone after tooth loss, and to prevent the facial structure from changing, the third is to eat freely, and the smile is always open, and the fourth is to be beautiful and realistic.
3. Indications for dental implants
For adults with good general health, good oral bone quality, and no obvious mucosal lesions, implant treatment and repair can be performed. For patients with insufficient bone mass or with systemic diseases, a comprehensive evaluation by an implantologist and multidisciplinary consultation is required to determine whether implant surgery can be performed.
4. Implant plan for missing teeth
4.1 Single tooth missing
Dental implants do not need to grind the normal teeth on both sides of the small missing tooth, but only need to place an implant in the missing tooth area to repair the missing tooth.
4.2 Multiple missing teeth
Missing two or more teeth can be repaired by placing multiple implants in a bridge. Because there is no need to support the denture with the surrounding normal teeth, the normal teeth will not be damaged by the extra load.
4.3 Total missing teeth
Complete overdenture implant restoration, only need to place a few implants to greatly increase the retention force of the complete denture in the mouth, and you no longer have to worry about the problem of dentures falling off easily.
5. Planting process
The process of implantation is divided into two parts, one is to place the implant in the jawbone, and the other is to install the crown on the implant. The placement of implants in the jawbone is usually called a one-stage operation. Generally, the upper structure can be repaired 3 to 6 months after the first-stage operation, that is, a crown is installed on the implant. Of course, if the implant is "embedded in the jawbone" during the first-stage operation due to reasons such as poor bone conditions, that is, the healing cap is not visible in the oral cavity, we need to perform a simple second-stage operation before installing the crown. If you have undergone a more complicated bone graft surgery, the entire implantation process will be longer.
6. Maintenance of dental implants
After dental implants, you need to be more attentive to maintain the health of your oral cavity. First of all, when eating, chew as slowly as possible. Too fast chewing can easily cause occlusal trauma. Secondly, brush your teeth in the right way in the morning and evening, and ensure the time of brushing, is not too hasty. After brushing, you need to use dental floss or a dental irrigator to clean the interdental space to prevent the occurrence of peri-implantitis. Third, regularly visit the periodontist for periodontal examinations, and if necessary, perform the basic periodontal treatment.
7. The lifespan of dental implants
The development of modern implantology began in the 1960s. A large number of clinical follow-up studies have shown that the 10-year survival rate of implants is more than 95%, and the longest lifespan of implants in existing records has exceeded 50 years. The longevity of dental implants depends on the joint maintenance of doctors and patients.
