IMPLANTOLOGY
The lack of one or more teeth can be compensated for in two ways: by inserting a crown on the implant if it is a missing tooth or by placing a bridge on implants if multiple teeth are missing.
Another solution would be to install a bridge on the teeth, but it is necessary to grind the teeth that will serve as supports.
Implants have proven to be a better solution. There are several reasons why they are a better solution than classic dental bridges. We made a comparison to see the difference.
For the patient, the benefits of implants are truly multiple not only from a clinical, but also from a psychological, aesthetic and economic point of view, but they are certainly not the only ones. Others follow:
• Dental implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth or all teeth in one and both jaws
• Restore the function of chewing and the aesthetics of natural teeth
• Implants are fixed and can last a lifetime
• implants do not damage neighboring teeth in any way
• Implants provide high stability by preventing atrophy and bone loss.
• is a long-term solution that does not require further treatment over the years
IMPLANT: It does not need to be honed, it can last a lifetime, the duration of therapy is 4-7 months.
BRIDGE ON THE TEETH: Teeth are brushed, the bridge is better to change after 10 years.
Another solution would be to install a bridge on the teeth, but it is necessary to grind the teeth that will serve as supports.
Implants have proven to be a better solution. There are several reasons why they are a better solution than classic dental bridges. We made a comparison to see the difference.
For the patient, the benefits of implants are truly multiple not only from a clinical, but also from a psychological, aesthetic and economic point of view, but they are certainly not the only ones. Others follow:
• Dental implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth or all teeth in one and both jaws
• Restore the function of chewing and the aesthetics of natural teeth
• Implants are fixed and can last a lifetime
• implants do not damage neighboring teeth in any way
• Implants provide high stability by preventing atrophy and bone loss.
• is a long-term solution that does not require further treatment over the years
IMPLANT: It does not need to be honed, it can last a lifetime, the duration of therapy is 4-7 months.
BRIDGE ON THE TEETH: Teeth are brushed, the bridge is better to change after 10 years.
Can anyone have dental implants?
Almost all adults can undergo implant therapy. There are only some absolute and relative contraindications, such as uncontrolled diabetes and smoking (especially in large smokers); these are just a few examples where surgery is not recommended. A correct medical history and a medical examination can dispel any doubts. It is also necessary to have sufficient bone "availability" of the recipient's site, otherwise interventions can be evaluated in order to obtain a larger amount.
It will be enough to undergo simple X-ray examinations such as Cone Beam 3D CT or Dentalscan CT and we will be able to assess the quantity, quality and anatomical shape of the recipient's bone.
How to tell if there is enough bone to install a dental implant?
Is surgery and implantation painful?
Implantology is much less painful than you think, local anesthesia allows the tissues surrounding the area of intervention to "fall asleep", consequently the sensitivity is temporarily reduced; However, it must be taken into account that after the procedure, after the anesthesia stops, there may be mild discomfort. This varies from patient to patient, but in most cases requires only mild painkillers over several days.
It will be enough to undergo simple X-ray examinations such as Cone Beam 3D CT or Dentalscan CT and we will be able to assess the quantity, quality and anatomical shape of the recipient's bone.
All-on-4 and All-on-6
If you are missing all your teeth, there are several options that we can use to replace your teeth with implants. One of the most effective solutions is the All on 4 method.
The first advantage of this method is that in most cases it is possible to install a temporary bridge on implants the same or the next day. This means that 24 hours after implant placement, you can have a permanent function that allows you to eat and laugh normally.
Another great advantage of this method is that it is suitable for patients with bone deficiency in the back of the jaw. Due to the specific position during implant placement, this procedure avoids further bone reconstruction, which means that the procedure is feasible in most people who have lost all teeth.
After implant placement, it takes 3 months for the implant to fully integrate with the bone.
After 3 months, an imprint is taken to make the final work. The procedure is completely painless, which is why local anesthesia is not required. Below we have several rehearsals in which a simulation of the final work is performed in which the patient and the doctor together look for an aesthetic solution that both are satisfied with. The advantage of All On 4 is that we can copy, for example, the shape and position of the teeth that the patient had before or make a completely new smile if desired. The second stage lasts 10 - 20 days.
PHASE THREE - Consolidating prosthetic work
In this visit, a permanent bridge is installed, which in appearance is identical to the simulation with which the patient and the doctor were satisfied. In this visit, we educate the patient about implant and bridge maintenance.
It will be enough to undergo simple X-ray examinations such as Cone Beam 3D CT or Dentalscan CT and we will be able to assess the quantity, quality and anatomical shape of the recipient's bone.
The first advantage of this method is that in most cases it is possible to install a temporary bridge on implants the same or the next day. This means that 24 hours after implant placement, you can have a permanent function that allows you to eat and laugh normally.
Another great advantage of this method is that it is suitable for patients with bone deficiency in the back of the jaw. Due to the specific position during implant placement, this procedure avoids further bone reconstruction, which means that the procedure is feasible in most people who have lost all teeth.
The process of implant therapy consists of 3 stages that differ slightly for the lower and upper jaw.
First phase - implant placement and temporary bridge
Surgical placement of implants in the maxillary bone. The procedure itself is painless because it is performed under local anesthesia. If the condition of the bone allows, a temporary acrylic bridge can be placed the same day or the next day. If the situation does not allow, the patient receives a temporary total prosthesis.3 MONTHS - THE HEALING PERIOD OF THE IMPLANT.
PHASE TWO - Fingerprinting and rehearsals
PHASE THREE - Consolidating prosthetic work
In this visit, a permanent bridge is installed, which in appearance is identical to the simulation with which the patient and the doctor were satisfied. In this visit, we educate the patient about implant and bridge maintenance.
It will be enough to undergo simple X-ray examinations such as Cone Beam 3D CT or Dentalscan CT and we will be able to assess the quantity, quality and anatomical shape of the recipient's bone.
