Treating Gum Disease
Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. More costly than bridges, partials or complete dentures, dental implants are a premium tooth replacement solution because they’re comfortable and require almost no maintenance and because they look like real teeth.
- What are dental implants?
- Why do people get dental implants?
- How long do dental implants last?
- Why do dental implants take so long?
- How many visits are required for dental implants?
- Is getting dental implants painful?
- How much does a dental implant cost?
- Can dental implants fall out?
- Can you get braces with dental implants?
Dental implants are titanium screw-like devices that act as replacement teeth and they also replace roots because the metal fuses into the patient’s jawbone. The biological process of adhering something to a living human bone is known as osseointegration or functional ankylosis which is another way of saying bone adherence. This science has greatly enhanced the efficacy of modern dental implants.
A dental implant is made of three parts – the implant (screw), an abutment (attached screw to new tooth), and a crown, bridge, or denture to replace your missing tooth or multiple teeth.
Crown – The crown is a ceramic false tooth that is mounted atop the abutment and provides the look and function of a natural tooth.
Abutment – The abutment is fastened to the implant and holds the crown.
Implant – The titanium or zirconia post that is surgically embedded into the jawbone of a patient and serves as a root for the crown.
Why do people get dental implants?
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth by creating the necessary below-the-gumline infrastructure required to support replacements. Patients that are missing a tooth, or teeth, have many options for fixing their smiles, but none are as comfortable or as easy-to-maintain as a dental implant. This advanced remedy is offered as an alternative to bridges, partials, or complete dentures. Dental implants offer many advantages and foremost is how they are so low maintenance, comfortable, and how they look just like natural teeth.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care dental implants can last 30- 40 years. Smoking, pre-existing medical conditions and periodontal disease have now become the leading reasons that dental implants fail.
Deep Dental uses BioHorizons, Dio dental implants. BioHorizons is the forth-largest dental implant company in the world and has more than twenty-five years of experience making titanium and zirconium hardware for our industry. In addition to their market leading research and development, patients benefit from performance studies where over 250 test programs have proved their product’s safety and efficacy. Not sure where this came from, sometimes we use Adin, sometimes Ifix, occasionally Nobel Biocare
Why do dental implants take so long?
Implants require several complex steps required to make sure that implant integrates into the bone. Time is allowed for healing and X-rays are taken at various points in the journey so dentists can assess the site and determine the implant’s viability. Molds are taken so lab technicians can customize the prosthetic.
How many visits are required for dental implants?
Most patients require 3-5 appointments from start to completion of implant placement. You may need more depending on how and why the tooth or teeth went missing in the first place and if you require additional procedures. The entire process can take between 12 and 20 weeks.
Appointment 1 – Examination to determine if dental implants are right for you. At this visit we will discuss your unique treatment plan.
Appointment 2 – The actual implant is placed in your bone and left to heal for the next few 3*4 months.
Appointment 3 – The implant is uncovered and the office takes impressions to start fabricating the permanent restoration.
Appointment 4 – the patient’s new crown and bridge or denture is placed!
Is getting dental implants painful?
Dental implant surgery is among the most challenging medical procedures performed inside modern dental clinics. Most of our patients report they have less discomfort getting the implant then taking a tooth out. During the procedure the tooth is ‘frozen’ with anesthesia and the patient shouldn’t feel any discomfort. There may be some postoperative discomfort or soreness such as swelling, bruising, difficulty chewing on the affected area. This pain and swelling should resolve itself after a few days. Deep Dental recommends using Combiflam or Ibuprofen or other over-the-counter medications to mitigate any such unease.
How much does a dental implant cost?
Dental Implant starts at 25000/- including crown. The fee depends on the complexity of the surgery.
Dental implants are among the most expensive procedures available at Archer Dental due to the complexity of the procedure. The cost is affected by additional dental procedures that may be required (for example, bone grafting).
Can dental implants fall out?
While it is possible for dental implants to simply fall out, (because they were rejected by the patient’s body) the scenario has become a rare occurrence in modern times. If a patient calls the office to tell us that their dental implant has come free and fallen from their mouths, then the dentists or dental office personnel works to determine what exactly came loose. They’ll likely ask for a photo of the piece. This is because, most of the times, it’s the upper attachment or abutment screw that has broken away and not the actual implant. If the implant really has fallen out, the patient needs to be examined for other medical issues, given antibiotics and then, in time, other suitable dental options.
Can you get braces with dental implants?
Yes, it is certainly possible to wear braces or use clear tray aligners with implants, but always remember the titanium mount that holds the dental implant is drilled straight to the bone and will not shift. Presumably, the dentist who performed the implant installed a perfectly correct tooth in proper alignment and so there should be no need for further orthodontic treatment. Unlike natural teeth, which are supported by the mouth’s fleshy periodontal ligament, implants sit directly in the jawbone, which means braces cannot move them.
But what if the patient has an implant and crooked teeth? The they are in luck because it is possible to use dental implants as ‘anchor points’ from which to shift other teeth to create a better, more balanced smile. So, while orthodontic braces cannot shift the position of dental implants, the implant itself can help shift the position of other teeth in treatment.
Is your smile missing something? Like a tooth? Restorative procedures involve the process of restoring missing, damaged and diseased teeth back to normal form and function. Usually structural loss is a result of external trauma, tooth decay or cavities. Dental restoration also refers to replacing missing tooth structures that can be eventually supported by dental implants.
