DENTAL IMPLANTS
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A dental implant restoration is the closest thing to your natural tooth.
It is an artificial root that is meant to replace the natural root of a missing tooth or teeth. It offers the foundation for a future restoration as a crown or bridge, or can support dentures.
The dental implant is made of titanium alloy, which is a biocompatible material. This means that the human body does not perceive the dental implant as a foreign object into the jaw bone. This minimises the risk of implant rejection or implant failure.
As part of the healing process the dental implant melds in with the jaw bone by a process called osseointegration.
The outcome will be a strong new artificial root ready to support any type of restoration from a crown to a bridge or a denture.
DOES IT HURT?
Although it might sound frightening the actual procedure does not hurt. It is an absolute pain free procedure executed under local anaesthesia.
For extremely nervous patients the treatment can be executed under conscious sedation if necessary.
HOW IS IT DONE?
The treatment is generally executed in two stages as the surgical (when the titanium root is placed into the jaw bone) and the restorative (when the crown/bridge or denture get to be fitted on top of the implant).
In between the surgical and the restorative stage there is a healing time of three to six months depending on each clinical case. In some circumstances a temporary type of restoration can be used to restore the implants at the same session when they are placed and therefore the patients are not toothless at any point during the treatment until the final restoration is delivered.
The dental implant is made of titanium which is a biocompatible material. This means that the human body does not sense the presence of a foreign object into the jaw bone. This minimises the risk of implant rejection or implant failure.
The entire procedure is perceived by the human body as a wound that the body will itself work to heal. As part of the healing process the dental implants meld into the bone by a process called osseointegration.
The outcome will be a strong new artificial root ready to support any type of restoration from a crown to a bridge or a denture.
HOW CAN THEY BE USED?
Dental implants can be used in cases of one or more missing teeth, also when all the teeth are missing.
For one missing tooth the implant is used as a root to support a crown restoration.
When more teeth are missing a minimum of two dental implants can be used to support a bridge replacing all the missing teeth. For larger gaps a higher number of implants have to be used.
In the cases where all teeth are missing (known as being ‘fully edentulous’) then implants can be used to retain/support dentures, offering a stable denture restoration.
A great benefit for the patients suffering with severe gag reflex is that implants supported dentures are available as a palate free denture.
IS MY BONE STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE AN IMPLANT?
The jaw bone is important when we talk about dental implants as it represents the supporting structure of the dental implant.
Dental implants come in various sizes, although a minimal amount of bone is necessary to allow for a dental implant to be placed.
In the cases of insufficient bone volume, bone grafting procedures are available, to enhance the bone volume and to allow for implant placement.
There are a variety of products that can be used for bone enhancement as:
- The patient’s own bone harvested from another area of the mouth
- Artificial bone substitute
- Platelet rich factors (PRF) which use the patient’s blood to create a stable blood clot enriched with growth factors that are meant to regenerate the bone.
- Bone of animal (porcine/bovine) origin, that goes through a very rigorous sterilising procedure and serves as a matrix or scaffold to induce natural human bone growth.
BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
- Help prevent gradual bone deterioration as they mirror the action of the original root, transmitting chewing forces to the jaw bone in a natural way
- Help maintain the health of the bone and keep the jaw in shape. This is not the case with conventional methods, such as bridges or partial prosthesis
- Unlike a conventional bridge, the healthy neighbouring teeth remain intact without having to be ground down to support the implant
- Doesn’t require extensive care
- On healing, implants merge with the body and act like a natural tooth root
- An implant-borne restoration looks exactly like a natural tooth and implants are comfortable and convenient
- Allow you to regain your quality of life and say goodbye to negative experiences associated with missing teeth, such as self-consciousness, insecurity, and permanent discomfort caused by ill-fitting dentures
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever and therefore the dental implant restoration might require further attention or in some cases even replacement
However, dental implants are very reliable as long as they are cared for.
CAN IMPLANTS FAIL?
Implants rarely fail. Studies show that dental implants have a great survival and success rate.
Implantology is now so advanced that failures owing to rejection or functional problems are rare.
WHAT CAUSES DENTAL IMPLANTS TO FAIL?
Smoking inhibits blood flow and affects the healing process after implant surgery. Even after the implant has successfully integrated with the bone, smoking can cause inflammation, infection and ultimately, lead to implant failure.
Oral hygiene plays a key factor in the long term success of a dental implant. Keeping your mouth clean will prevent gum inflammation, infection and subsequently gum disease.
Gum disease can also affect dental implants. Due to bacterial infill under the gingival level the jaw bone starts to recede from around the roots of the natural teeth and dental implants leading to mobility and failure of the teeth or dental implants.
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