Dental implants are the ideal solution to replace missing teeth.
This technique is considered one of the most successful ways to replace teeth because it does not affect the teeth or the surrounding tissues.
This procedure works to replace teeth by replacing missing tooth roots with titanium braces.
Artificial teeth are characterized by the fact that food can be chewed easily and also helps the patient to speak naturally.
Also, the extracted teeth look completely natural.
Steps before dental implant surgery
Before the operation, the doctor performs a complete examination of the patient’s mouth.
The examination is done in a traditional manner, in addition to a CT scan of the jaws and also a panoramic scan.
For some patients, the doctor also asks for calcium and blood tests.
The doctor also examines the adjacent teeth and overall oral health.
The doctor will also give you some advice, such as keeping your teeth and mouth clean.
The doctor will also advise you to stop smoking, or at least stop smoking for the period of the operation.
The doctor will ask you to stop any medications that cause blood thinning.
Components of the artificial implant
The body of the implant is the part that the doctor implants in the jaw.
The implant body is made of safe titanium metal.
This device is characterized by its safety and accelerates its fusion with the jaw bones.
This part is considered the part that replaces the root of the missing tooth.
As for the locking screw, it is placed over the body of the implant after the implantation is completed.
The healing and healing cap is considered a temporary cover over the implant body and the screw. This cover remains until the time of installation of the new tooth.
As for the prosthetic part, it is the new tooth that is installed and attached to the implant body.
Steps of the dental implant procedure
First, the doctor prepares the appropriate place for the implant by placing titanium implants in the jaw bones in the place of the missing teeth.
After that, there is a stage of fusion between the bone and the implant, which is called osseointegration.
This step takes six months for the upper jaw teeth and three months for the lower jaw.
Then the doctor installs the final part of the implant, and this stage is completed in several sessions.
Conditions for dental implant surgery
The patient must make sure before the operation how far the bone in which the teeth are to be implanted is from the nerves of the jaw and also the sinuses.
This is done through tests and x-rays.
The patient must be free of diseases that affect the condition of the bones, such as osteoporosis and advanced cases of diabetes.
This technique is also not suitable for those suffering from chronic high blood pressure.
An appropriate amount of jaw bone must also be available, as some patients are exposed to bone erosion after losing teeth.
If there is no bone in the jaw, it is possible for the patient to first have a bone implant in the jaw.
One of the conditions for dental implant surgery is the health of the gums.
Advantages of dental implant surgery
This operation has a success rate of more than 95% for the lower jaw and 90% for the upper jaw.
These teeth can last for 25 years.
Dental implants improve letter production.
This process also facilitates chewing, thus facilitating digestion and avoiding stomach problems.
This process also protects the rest of the teeth from tilting.
Dental implants also support the facial structure because the loss of teeth gives the face a sunken appearance.
Artificial teeth are also characterized by being completely similar to natural teeth.
This process also preserves the bones of the mouth and jaw.
As it prevents muscle atrophy at the site of missing teeth.
Artificial teeth are also characterized by their durability and the strength of their roots, so they remain valid for a very long time if they are taken care of.
Candidates for dental implant surgery
This technique is suitable for those who suffer from tooth loss.
The patient must have fully developed jaw bones.
The patient must also have healthy oral tissues.
It is important that the patient is in good health and does not suffer from chronic diseases.
Side effects of dental implant surgery
The patient may be exposed to infection at the implant site.
Feeling pain and discomfort is also normal and can be overcome with painkillers.
Sometimes this process affects the sinuses, as it may cause inflammation and swelling.
This can cause pain around the eyes, decreased sense of smell, as well as fever and headache.
Tips after dental implants
You must refrain from any violent physical activity after the operation.
You must also stop smoking and alcohol after the operation.
Make sure to clean your gums well and do not leave food waste in them.
It is also important to have a regular dental checkup every six months.
Make sure to take the medications prescribed by your doctor regularly.
You should take care of the cleanliness of your teeth by using a brush and toothpaste twice a day.
It is also necessary to use mouthwash.
Also be sure to take nutritional supplements, especially calcium.
Also pay attention to eating foods that contain calcium.
You must also stop bad habits that harm your teeth, such as nail biting and eating ice cream.
Symptoms of dental implant failure
If the patient feels a tingling sensation in the gums, tongue, lips, or face, this is a symptom of a failed dental implant.
This is a symptom of tissue and nerve damage, and this occurs if the doctor places the implant close to the nerve.
Sometimes the patient feels severe pain at the implant site and also feels fever and chills.
These symptoms are a result of the body lifting the artificial implant.
If the patient cannot eat, this is also a symptom of transplant failure.
Another symptom of implant failure is swelling occurring more than a week after dental implants.
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