Dental Implants

What is Dental Implant?

Dental implants are artificial screws made of titanium or zirconium oxide that connect the jawbone and a dental restoration like a crown or denture. They are also called ‘endosseous’ implants or fixtures.

What are the Types of Dental Implants?

• Endosseous
• Subperiosteal
• Zygomatic

Is Dental Implants Suitable for me?

If you have one or more missing teeth or if your tooth at the very back of the jaw is missing and prevents dental bridgework you can get dental implants. When you miss all your teeth and it is not possible to apply complete dentures – or you don’t prefer it personally, dental implant is a solution for you.

What are the Benefits of Dental Implant?

• Dental prosthetics supported by implants look very much like the natural teeth.
• Dental implants are designed for long-term.
• Oral health is also significantly improved.
• Dental implants do not necessitate the reduction of other teeth.
• They gives you higher level of comfort.
• Dental implants improves self-confidence and speech compared to dentures.

Which Anesthesia Method is used for Dental Implants?

It is numbed with local anesthesia.

What is Dental Implant Procedure?

After numbing the area, your initial surgery will include your oral surgeon cutting your gum to expose your jawbone. They’ll then drill holes in the bone and implant the endosteal post deep into the bone. Your gum will be closed over the post.

First of all, your initial surgery will include your oral surgeon cutting your gum to expose your jawbone, after numbing the area. Then a medical-grade titanium post or root form is attached surgically into the jaw bone. Over the course of 6-24 weeks the implant bonds with the bone After that a small cap is placed over the post to prepare for the implant. Then an attachment is placed temporarily, and a mold is taken and sent to a lab. Finally your new custom tooth is created and placed on the implant.

Dental Implants Recovery Process

Implantation is painless and performed under local anesthetic. However, after surgery there may be some dull pain, the bone may feel sore and the surrounding gums tender and swollen. During the first week this will gradually subside.

Take care to only have cold drinks and do not eat until the local anesthetic has worn off. Avoid hot drinks or hot food for the first day and do not swill liquid over the area.

Dental Implants Aftercare

• You should keep your mouth and dental implants as clean as possible.
• Avoid brushing the surgical site for the first few days.
• Hot salt mouthwashes are very beneficial for healing in the first week.
• Try to keep food away from the surgical area for as long as possible.
• Avoid smoking until the wound has healed.
• Try not to disturb the area with your tongue or fingers.
• Do not undertake strenuous exercise. For example running or gym for the first 48 hours.

When You Should Call your Dentist?

If after a few days you experience increasing pain and swelling, you must call your dentist as soon as possible.

How Many Days Needed for the Treatment?

Your treatment can be completed in 1 day.