Dental implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots surgically placed into the jawbone to support replacement teeth or bridges, providing a long-term solution for missing teeth.

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Overview

In today’s dentistry, missing teeth have long ceased to be a problem. You can complete your teeth with dental implants if you have missing teeth. Dental implant surgery replaces your tooth roots with metal, screw-shaped posts. This procedure is performed for damaged or missing teeth; implants are entirely artificial and can take over the function of a natural tooth. In appearance, they do not differ from a natural tooth. Your dentist may apply this procedure to both jawbones. You may want to have dental implant surgery for cosmetic reasons, or you may have functional problems.

You may need more than one surgery, depending on your jawbone structure and the type of implant. Also, it takes time for your jawbone to heal after the procedure. During this process, you must show the tenacity to keep your new tooth healthy.

As a result, it will be worth the wait, as you will get the teeth you want.

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Why is it done?

You may want a dental implant if you are missing one or more teeth. However, as with any surgery, you have to meet specific requirements. First, you must have a fully developed jawbone. Your dentist cannot apply dental implants to a jawbone still in development. Also, for the implants to stay solid in your jawbone, you must have enough bone quality or be eligible for bone grafting. Moreover, the tissues in your mouth must be healthy for the surgery to succeed. Finally, it would be best not to suffer from a disease that adversely affects bone healing.

Dentists can apply dental implants for one or more missing teeth. You can choose dental implants if you are unsuitable for a denture or want a better alternative. But you must prepare yourself for the healing process, which can take months. Also, you can remember the consumption of tobacco products.

Risks and benefits of dental implants

Every surgical procedure carries certain risks. However, the probability of complications in dental implants is very low.

Also, possible complications can be easily controlled:

Infection in the implant area.
Damage to your other teeth or blood vessels.
Damage to the nerves in your mouth. In this case, you may experience problems such as pain, numbness, or tingling.
If an implant in your upper jaw puts pressure on your sinus cavities, you may experience problems.

Again, these risks are infrequent and manageable. Moreover, the benefits of dental implant surgery are so impressive and long-term that it is worth taking these small risks.

Here are the benefits of dental implant surgery:

Carrying dental implants in your mouth for a lifetime without any problems is possible.
You do not have to place or take out dentures anymore.
Implants do not require filling.
They give a natural feeling.
They are more durable than other dental prostheses.
It is more resistant to abrasion or impact than all other tooth-replacement methods.

How you prepare

Before having a dental implant operation, you must undergo many examinations in different departments. For example, an otolaryngologist (ENT) and an oral surgeon will examine you. In addition, a periodontist will examine your bones and gum, or a prosthodontist will determine your suitability for a dental implant because dental implants may require you to undergo more than one procedure.

Before the dental implant procedure:

You must undergo a comprehensive dental examination. This examination includes an X-ray, a 3D view of your teeth, or a model of your jaw and teeth.
Your dentist will examine your medical history in detail. They review the medications you use and your health problems. Depending on these diseases, you may be prescribed medication before the operation.
Your dentist should determine the treatment plan that is most suitable for you. They make this plan based on how many teeth you are missing and your jawbone and teeth condition.

Your dentist may administer general anesthesia, local anesthesia, or sedatives for dental implant surgery according to your needs. You can go ahead and decide this in consultation with your doctor. In addition, the type of anesthesia to be used determines the precautions you should take before the surgery. Doctors will warn you about eating and drinking restrictions. If you’re going to have surgery under sedation or general anesthesia, it’s helpful to arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.

Dental implant procedure

Dental implant surgery is a procedure with certain stages. Between these stages, there are certain time intervals for recovery.

Your dentist follows these steps to place your dental implant:

Removal of the damaged tooth.
If necessary, application of bone graft.
Placement of dental implant.
Bone growth and healing.
Placement of the abutment.
Placement of artificial tooth.

It will take you months to pass all these stages because your jawbone's growth and healing processes by fusing with the implant take time. You should consider the order of healthy teeth that you will achieve as a result of the process and be patient.

Your jawbone may not be thick or hard enough. In this case, for dental implant surgery to be successful, you must have a bone graft. The purpose of the bone graft is to provide a solid base for the implant while chewing. As you know, chewing puts intense pressure on the jawbone. If your jawbone is not thick or hard enough, it cannot support the dental implant.

Your dentist may use artificial materials to perform the bone graft from another natural bone in your body. A bone graft can take several months to complete. However, if you need a minor bone graft, your dentist may perform the transplant simultaneously with the surgery. Again, it all depends on the condition of your jawbone.

Stages of dental implants

Placement of Dental Implant

Your surgeon makes an incision on your gum and reaches your bone. Next, he drills a hole in the metal post. This post takes over the task of the tooth root. Therefore, it needs to be placed deep into your jawbone. After the post is placed, the gap where your missing tooth will remain. If its appearance bothers you, a denture can fill this gap. You can remove and put this on whenever you want and keep the cavity clean.

Waiting for the Bone to Grow

The medical name for this process is osseointegration. Your jawbone fuses and grows with the surface of the dental implant. This process will take months, but the artificial tooth needs to stand on solid ground.

Placement of Support

After the growth of your jawbone has taken place, it is time to place the abutment. You may need additional surgery for this. But this is a minor surgery and only requires local anesthesia.

To place the abutment, your dentist;

Reopens your gum to reach the dental implant.
Combines the abutment with the implant.
It covers your gum around the support.

In some patients, the abutment can be placed with the post, and the patient does not need additional surgery. After your dentist places the abutment, he waits 2 weeks for your gum to heal. Next, they put the artificial tooth. You should choose the type of artificial tooth to be placed in consultation with your doctor. After your gum heals, you can select either fixed, removable, or artificial teeth with both features.

After procedure

You may experience some discomforts after implant surgery:

Swelling in your gum or face.
Bruising on your skin or gum.
Pain at the implant site.
Minor bleeding.

You may need painkillers or antibiotics for these ailments. But if you experience worsening of these problems, you should contact your dentist immediately.

For the operated area to heal, you should consume soft foods. It would be best if you stopped smoking completely. Otherwise, you will hinder recovery.

Results

The failure rate of dental implant surgery is very low. However, even if your surgery was successful, there are some things you need to avoid to maintain the results and not have to have the surgery again in the future:

Pay attention to the cleanliness of your teeth. Clean your implant and other teeth regularly, and do not neglect them.
Go to the dentist regularly. It is essential to visit your dentist regularly for the health of your implants.
Protect your teeth from damage. Do not chew hard objects such as ice or candy. You may damage your implant or natural tooth. If you have a habit of grinding your teeth, seek medical attention. Avoid caffeine and smoking.

As a result, you can have the tooth you want and light up a room with your smile with a bit of patience and effort.