Implants

What are Implants?
Dental implants are synthetic substitute for a lost natural tooth. The procedure is categorized as a protetic but also as a cosmetic dentistry procedure. Although there is a large number of tooth replacements, dental implants represent the most functional, effective and long term solution. In many cases, dental implants may be the only logical choice for the restoration of all necessary functions of the teeth and supporting structure. Strong, durable and natural-looking, implants are among the most successful dental procedures by now. Dental implant is usually cylindrical scew composed of titanium, which compensated for the missing natural tooth root. Implants made of zirconium oxide are also used. There are different implant diameters to suit the local conditions of the oral cavity of each patient, such as the amount of jaw bone. Implants are embedded into the bone during painless surgical procedure.
Advantages of dental implants
Dental implants are stronger and more durable than their predecessors (bridges and dentures). Implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss. Moreover, implants may be used in conjunction with other procedures to achieve maximum efficiency. For example, a single implant can serve to support a crown replacing the missing tooth. The implant can be used to support a bridge replacing multiple missing teeth, and can be used in conjunction with dentures to increase stability and reduce gum tissue irritation.
Artificial apex indistinguishable from natural teeth in function and appearance. Dentures fit perfectly into the existing array of dental patients.
The progress of the procedure, including the development of narrower “mini” implants, mean that more people could be a candidate for dental implants. However, the decision about whether you want this kind of treatment you need to bring you in consultation with your dentist.
Installing dental implants
The decision about the possibility, the place of installation, type of implant in the rehabilitation of your teeth will be made as a team. On the basis of clinical examination, additional X-ray analysis and consideration of all aspects of therapy created an individual treatment plan that would meet your needs. Implants can be compensated almost any lost teeth. The procedure lasts as long as any other oral – surgery. After the implants and the last period of time required for osseointegration, the definitive dentures are fixed to the carrier compensation on the implant thus complete the restoration.
Is implant treatment painful?
Implant, as a rule, is not painful or complicated procedures. When installing a given anesthesia, as well as to repair the tooth, which is quite sufficient that the patient has no pain. After the intervention, there may be certain pain and mild swelling. What patients say, classical painkillers are enough to eliminate the pain that usually lasts for one day after surgery.
Are implants expensive?
Many patients find that the implants expensive solution compared to other dental procedures, dental implants, however, are more durable and more natural solution compared to other dental procedure. Treatment price depends on the choice of dentures as well as a number of built implants. For good prognosis and long-term implant worn dentures has proven long-term best option. Dentist will help create an individual treatment plan tailored to your wishes.
Implants lifetime
According to the results of the latest research 90-95% of all placed implants in fully functional after 10 years, of course with the prerequisite that the patient follow the advice of a dentist regularly maintain oral hygiene, regular check-ups come and prophylactic treatment.