Dental implants serve as a stand in for a tooth root, when the natural root has failed. These units are made using a strong, titanium material because they are designed to act as the foundation for tooth restorations. Examples of prosthesis used in conjunction with these implants: crowns, implants, dentures and bridges.
The titanium structures, which also include screws, are built to mimic the appearance and behavior of a natural tooth root. The texture can range between smooth and soft. It may also be manipulated using processes such as sandblasting, plasma spraying, etching and anodizing.
Before surgery, a surgeon may suggest that a patient have other tests performed that will benefit the success of a surgical procedure. CT scans are usually performed before surgery. Also, stents may be added. These units serve as guides during the actual process. Radiographs are very common before the surgery because they help the doctor see what the mouth structures, dimensions and shapes are. Knowing the outline of the mouth plays a huge role in the sizing and placement of implants.
In the surgical procedure, the bone is prepared with a special speed-regulated tool. Usually precision drills or hand osteotomes are used. Their regulation of speed prevents problems with pressure necrosis of bone. Osseointegration, the process of a bone growing to the top of an implant, is integral to implantation. Before a restoration can be placed, osseointegration must occur. How long that process will take to develop is a matter of quantity and quality of jawbone.
The characteristics of jawbone are important to the outcome. The bones must have strength and mass, enough of both to support the dental implant. If there is not enough bone mass or strength, graft procedures may be able to fix that problem. As true of any surgical procedure, risks and complications are possible. Infection may occur in and around the area of the implant. If the immune system identifies the foreign object, it will be rejected. Other complications: inflammation, periodontal disease, incision reopening and structures falling out.
Usually the mouth will take several months to heal. Most doctors wait until after six months to begin planning the addition of restorations. If the prostheses are hastily added there is a high likelihood that the implantation will not hold. Expect healing time to vary by person. Some things that can influence healing process: post-surgery treatment, oral hygiene, jawbone qualities. Implantation success is estimated at nearly 100 percent, with most failures caused by osseointegration not taking place.
Dental implants are used as a substitute for a natural tooth root when it fails. They resemble the root in appearance and overall purpose. The implants support prostheses. Adding this structure can only be done during surgery. With that in mind, it is important to realize that all surgery carries risks.
The titanium structures, which also include screws, are built to mimic the appearance and behavior of a natural tooth root. The texture can range between smooth and soft. It may also be manipulated using processes such as sandblasting, plasma spraying, etching and anodizing.
Before surgery, a surgeon may suggest that a patient have other tests performed that will benefit the success of a surgical procedure. CT scans are usually performed before surgery. Also, stents may be added. These units serve as guides during the actual process. Radiographs are very common before the surgery because they help the doctor see what the mouth structures, dimensions and shapes are. Knowing the outline of the mouth plays a huge role in the sizing and placement of implants.
In the surgical procedure, the bone is prepared with a special speed-regulated tool. Usually precision drills or hand osteotomes are used. Their regulation of speed prevents problems with pressure necrosis of bone. Osseointegration, the process of a bone growing to the top of an implant, is integral to implantation. Before a restoration can be placed, osseointegration must occur. How long that process will take to develop is a matter of quantity and quality of jawbone.
The characteristics of jawbone are important to the outcome. The bones must have strength and mass, enough of both to support the dental implant. If there is not enough bone mass or strength, graft procedures may be able to fix that problem. As true of any surgical procedure, risks and complications are possible. Infection may occur in and around the area of the implant. If the immune system identifies the foreign object, it will be rejected. Other complications: inflammation, periodontal disease, incision reopening and structures falling out.
Usually the mouth will take several months to heal. Most doctors wait until after six months to begin planning the addition of restorations. If the prostheses are hastily added there is a high likelihood that the implantation will not hold. Expect healing time to vary by person. Some things that can influence healing process: post-surgery treatment, oral hygiene, jawbone qualities. Implantation success is estimated at nearly 100 percent, with most failures caused by osseointegration not taking place.
Dental implants are used as a substitute for a natural tooth root when it fails. They resemble the root in appearance and overall purpose. The implants support prostheses. Adding this structure can only be done during surgery. With that in mind, it is important to realize that all surgery carries risks.
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