A dental implant is a titanium artificial root
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A dental implant is a titanium artificial root, usually helical, that is placed in the jaw bone. Titanium is a material that is well accepted by the body. It is also used in other medical applications such as pacemakers, hip and knee prostheses and fracture stabilization. You can opt for in this case.
Implants can replace one or more teeth:
· Solitary tooth
· Partial bridge
· Full bridge
· Over denture with immediate load
Preparation
A thorough examination precedes the placement of dental implants. A dental implant can only be placed in a healthy, inflammation-free mouth. This is important to prevent long-term problems. After all, 100 times less bacteria are needed around an implant to cause inflammation than around a tooth. Bacteria can easily move from other places in the mouth to the implant surface via the saliva. Hence it is advisable to treat any periodontal problems or caries first.
In many cases, implants are the first choice to replace a missing tooth in patients who opt for fixed repair. After all, the often intact neighboring teeth do not have to be dragged around to make a classic bridge. But there are also indications where it is better to opt for a classic tooth-supported bridge. During the first investigation, all factors are taken into account and the best solution is sought together with you. That is therefore not necessarily a dental implant.
In order to be able to place a dental implant safely, a cone beam CT is also taken. These 3D images allow us to evaluate in detail the place where an implant is placed. Sometimes there is not enough jaw bone present and the jaw bone must be widened with bone particles to obtain a good result. The biggest advantage of this technique is that anatomical structures such as nerves, blood vessels and the sinuses can be precisely located. In this way the chance of a complication is kept to an absolute minimum. In the best you can have the perfect options now.
Placing an Implant
An appointment of 1 hour is provided for the placement of an implant. A sterile procedure is always used so that foreign bacteria do not end up in the jaw bone. The gums are locally anesthetized, just like with a dental filling or extraction. With the best you can find the options open.
Afterwards, a hole is prepared in the jaw bone in which an implant is placed and the gums around the implant are stitched. Ideally, a temporary tooth can be placed on the implant immediately. This is often done when incisors are lost so that the aesthetics are restored as quickly as possible.