Dental implantation is a modern method of dental restoration.
In order to have a dental implant, whole series of procedures must be carried out, starting with building up bone volume (if there is not enough bone to place an implant) and placing an artificial metal root, to subsequent dentures. Dental implantation is a long procedure that requires patience from the patient. However, the result is worth it despite the price of implant. That is artificial teeth that fit perfectly into the rest of tooth row and perform all the functions of natural, living teeth.
We use the best modern systems, so most healing cases take place without complications. You can put dental implant at a convenient time and at favorable price by contacting us. The implant is placed under local anesthesia and the patient feels no pain during the procedure. When the healing process is compared to the extraction process, it is quicker after prosthetics. Dental implants can restore the functionality of teeth and aesthetics of the smile even with complete loss of teeth. The only thing that matters for dentures is the condition of bone tissue.
What does an implant consist of?
Artificial tooth itself, that is installed in place of the natural tooth, consists of three main parts:
- An implant is an artificial tooth root that is made of titanium, the first biocompatible metal to human body. The implant is shaped like a root and looks like an ordinary screw with thread (depending on the treatment, implants of other shapes can be used) and is placed in the bone tissue, which means that it is completely hidden and can’t be seen.
- abutment is the connecting element between implant and prosthesis
- denture can be a single crown, a removable or permanent denture that replaces the top of teeth
Main stages
Classic dental implantation has a history of 40 years. This method uses standard root implants in the form of screws with different diameters and lengths. Classic implantation requires a certain amount of bone tissue by volume in order for the implant to be fixed in the bone.
Classic implantation lasts 3-6 months, which are required for the implants to take root — only after that they can be maximally loaded by prostheses installation.
- preparatory stage: study of bone condition, treatment of teeth and gums, making a treatment plan, selection of implants and future dentures
- placement of implants: placement of the implant, engraftment, placement of abutment
- dental prosthetics: fabrication and installation of dentures
Preparatory stage
- Laboratory analysis, identification of contraindications (visit to general physician), examination of bone tissue. The doctor will need: an orthopantomogram (panoramic image of the entire jaw, in which hidden diseases can be detected), X-ray (enlarged image of particular area), CT or CT scan (3-D image of the jaw, which allows to study the condition and volume of bone tissue)
- treatment plan development
- сpreparation of the oral cavity for surgery, patient compliance with hygiene requirements
- oral cavity preparation: treatment of teeth and gums, professional teeth cleaning and whitening
- selection of implants and dentures (removable or permanent, metal-ceramic, metal-plastic or zirconium oxide, choice of color of future artificial teeth)
- If there is not enough bone volume, it may be required to increase it
Bone volume increase
- Bone grafting: a piece of bone tissue is taken from specific area (usually the base of the lower jaw) and placed under the gum in the area where the implant will be placed. After the bone block has taken root, it is possible to perform the implantation after a certain period of time
- synthetic bone augmentation: special bone tissue analogs are placed in the future implant area under the gum and are covered with a special membrane. After some time, the bone tissue and the grafted material are fused, after which the implant can be placed
- sinus lifting (only performed on the upper jaw): it is an operation to lift the floor of the maxillary sinus, which allows space for bone augmentation. Closed sinus lifting: this is augmentation of the bone with synthetic materials and installation of an implant at the same time. Open sinus lifting is a two-stage surgery: first the floor of the sinus is lifted, the empty space is filled with bone tissue analogues, and after a few months after their engraftment implants are installed.
Preparatory stage generally lasts about a month. If a bone tissue volume increase is required, the preparations for operation can last as long as 2 or 3 months.
Installation and engraftment of implants
- anesthesia is applied
- incision in the gum is made
- indentation of implant shape is made in the bone tissue by special instruments
- implant is being installed, cover is placed to protect the implant from shifting
- after engraftment, abutment is placed
On average, it takes 3 months for the implants to fuse with the bone tissue so that they do not move under the strong masticatory pressure. To prevent patient from having to walk around without teeth during this time, removable or lightweight plastic prostheses can be placed after the abutments have been fixed.
Prosthodontics
- after placing of abutments impression of the jaw is taken, according to which the dental technician makes the dental dentures in the laboratory
- prosthesis is fixed on the implants with special locks and fasteners
If you are looking for a reliable dental implant clinic, contact IMPLANTUM. We guarantee an excellent treatment and high quality implants. By using our services, you will get a lifetime guarantee and you will be sure to be happy with the results!
