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Dental Implants

Tooth loss is a frequent occurrence happening either through trauma, decay, gum disease or old age. Whatever the reason, lost teeth must be replaced for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Even though there are many restorative options like denture or bridge, it has been proven that none of the options is functional or permanent as dental implants. In many cases implants are the only logical choice in order to completely restore the functionality of teeth and supporting structures.

What are implants?

Simply put, implants are artificial tooth replacements composed of titanium anchors placed in the jaw bone to support dental substitutes. During the placement of dental implant the goal is to achieve close contact of outer surface of the implant and surrounding bone tissue so they can “grow” together (the occurrence is called “osseointegration”) and thus ensure a stable support for new teeth.

What is the procedure of dental implant placement?

Before the implant placement we will check the health of your teeth and gums. If there is a sign of gum disease or decay, we will treat it. The treatment will be planed after a diagnostic x-ray examination where we will assess your bone quality and check the anatomy of supporting structures and detailed conversation in which we will inform you on further procedure.

Stages:

- Dental implant is surgically placed in the jaw bone. The procedure is fast and painless as it is performed under local anesthesia. Once the implant has been placed, it is left to heal and integrate with the jaw bone (“osseointegration”) for between two to six months.
The time required for an implant to become osseointegrated and one with the bone is a widely debated topic. Doctors generally allow 2–6 months for healing . If we load the dental implant too soon , it is possible that the dental implant will move which results in failure and additional complications. Because then, needed time to heal, possibly graft and eventually place a new implant could take up to eighteen months.
- After the healing period support for dental replacement is attached to the implant.
- Month or two later, after the gum strengthens, final permanent restoration is placed on the implant.

Who can be a candidate for dental implants?

Anyone who is lacking their natural teeth and has difficulties chewing or speaking is a suitable candidate for dental implants treatment. Implants can also be a solution for patients completely or partially unable to wear conventional dentures.

It is important to have sufficient bone tissue, adequate bone density and no health problems which can endanger the healing process (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy…)

What are the advantages of dental implants?

- Reduced bone loss
Your body’s natural renewal process usually maintains the bone tissue around your tooth root. However, when you lose a tooth the bone around the tooth root slowly disappears which can change the form of your jaw. Dental implant placed in that area stimulates bone growth, thus preventing the loss of your bone structure.



- Improved functionality
When implants integrate into your bone, they function the same as your natural teeth – unlike some other tooth replacements which can cause irritation or inflammation of gums while chewing hard food, with dental implants you can eat any kind of food and smile with complete confidence.

- Natural teeth preservation
When you undergo dental implants treatment you do not have to sacrifice the quality of your natural teeth because implants do not require alternations of neighboring teeth to support the implant. That means that your natural teeth are left intact which is a great long-term benefit to your oral health.



- Aesthetics
Dental implants done professionally are indistinguishable from your surrounding natural teeth. Since they integrate with your bone they very soon feel like your own natural teeth.

Regular or Conventional Dental Implants

Conventional dental implants procedures refers to standard dental implant process that are done in 2 to 3 phases:

1.Tooth extraction (if required)
2.Implant post placement
3.Make and Fit Prosthetics on implant

With the conventional implants process, a period of healing time is left between phase 1, 2 and 3. Some form of provisional tempories (such as partial denture, full denture or temporary bridge) can be made during the healing phase so that the patint is with teeth at all times.

Immediate Loaded Dental Implants

Immediate function implants is the case when the prosthetics or false teeth are placed onto the dental implant posts in the same phase. Below is dental implant process for immedate load implants:

With a immediate function dental implants procedure, phase 2 and 3 are done during the same phase. This means that a patient has new teeth in place during the same trip the implant posts in placed. Immediate load implants enables immediate function of teeth.

Requirements for Immediate Loaded Dental Implants Procedure

Your dentist need to perform a comprehensive assessment before determing if immediate load dental implants are suited for your case. Immediate load implants requires:

• Adequate jaw bone
• Good oral hygiene
• Good overall health
• No teeth grinding habits
• A soft diet for 8 to 12 weeks post surgery

Multiple Dental Tooth Implants

If there are missing gaps together, we can do dental implants with a bridge.

If there are missing gaps in separate locations, then separate single dental tooth implants with dental crown or a combination of dental tooth implnts with dental crown and dental bridges may be done in replacing missing gaps.

General (or most usual) Dental Implant Procedures

Procedure 1: Diagnosis and asessment planning
Before treatment, a detailed diagnostic investigation on general medical and oral health as well as bone condition is done. X-rays are normally taken at this stage in accessing bone voulme dental implant post positioning.

(optional)Procedure 2: If needed – bone grafting
If the available bone volume and bone quality are insufficient, the bone vlume is built up using bone grafts if required

Procedure 3: Dental Implant Post Placement
The actual dental implant post implantation is completed in one session. With correct preparation and implementation. Dental implants are usually inserted under local anesthetic. Dental implant post placement may be done under general anesthesia if preferred.

Procedure 4: Healing Period (osseointegration)
To provide a stable basis for the new tooth the dental implant post must heal firmly with the bone. The healing period depending on the medical situation and bone quality ( 6 -8 weeks ).
If proper cleaning and care are followed, the healing period normally passes without problems, produces no pain or other complaints.

Procedure 5: Final Prosthetics
After the healing period, the dental prosthetics (crown, bridge or dentures) or new teeth are made and inserted onto the dental implant posts.

Procedure 6: Care and Check-ups
Good oral hygiene and checkups with your local dentists are essential for the long-term success of dental implants. Professional implant and tooth cleaning are recommended at regular bi-annual intervals or as and when required.

Full arch on implants

Full arch on implants is done when there are no existing teeth. For full arch on implants, there are several treatment options, including:

Dental Implants + Dentures
For dental implant teeth with bar or ball and overdentures, the dental implant posts acts as anchor for overdentures. Dental implant teeth with bar/ball and overdentures are implant teeth options where the overdenture may be removed and cleaned.

Dental Implants + Dental Bridges
For dental implants teeth with dental bridges, the dental implants acts as new tooth roots with a fixed dental bridges over the teeth implants. With this dental implant teeth option, it is simliar to having a new set of teeth on implant posts.

All-on-4 and All-on-6
All-on-4 and All-on-6 are immediate function implant tooth options simliar to having fixed acrylic teeth on the implant posts. All-on-4 and all-on-6 dental implants are good implant tooth options for cases with boneloss and does not opt for bonegrafting as well as having a new set of teeth for overseas cases within just one trip.

Dentures on Implants

Implant-supported overdentures or implant dentures are a type of full overdenture that is supported by or attached to dental implants. A regular denture tends to fit less firmly. An implant-supported denture has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants providing better retention to the overdentures. An implant supported denture may be done in both jaws.

Benefits of Dentures on Implants

• More stability than a regular denture
• An individual can speak more easily
• Able to eat more types of foods
• Feels more natural than a regular denture
• Dentures on implants are a less expensive alternative relative to full fixed bridges

Procedures for Implant Supported Overdentures

The implants are placed at the front of the jawbone where tends to be more bone than in the back. The front jaw does not have as many nerves or other structures that could interfere with the placement of implants. The time frame to complete the implant supported dentures will depends on many factors.

Procedure 1
Diagnosis and planning to determinine if implant-suported overdentures are suited for case.

 

(optional)Procedure 2: (If required)
For mild to moderate bone grafts, this is done during the same surgical visit when the implant post is placed. For severe bone grafts, this is done as a separate phase and left to heal for several months.

Procedure 3
The dental implant post are placed into the jaw. The dental implants are then left to heal, ranging from 2 months or more.

Procedure 4
Make final overdentures on dental implant posts. Place overdentures of ball or bar. Adjust and re-check overdentures for proper fit.

Full Fixed Bridge on Dental Implants

Implant-supported fixed bridges are almost the same as to have a new set of teeth. An implant-supported fixed bridge is not removable and its easier to maintain. An implant supported fixed brdiges may be done in both jaws.

Benefits of Dental Implant Supported Bridges

• It looks like a new set of teeth
• An individual can speak more easily
• No worries with removable prosthetics
• Feels natural

Procedures for Full Fixed Bridges on Dental Implants

Procedure 1
Diagnosis and planning to determinine if implant-suported fixed bridges are suited for case.

 

(optional)Procedure 2 : (If required)
For mild to moderate bone grafts, this is done during the same surgical visit when the implant post is placed. For severe bone grafts, this is done as a separate phase and left to heal for several months.

Procedure 3
The dental implant post are placed into the jaw. The dental implants are then left to heal ,ranging from 2 months or more.

Procedure 4
During the final phase, the final permanent fixed bridges are fabricated and fitted. The bridge are then adjusted and checked for a proper fit.