Dental implants replace missing teeth, reducing stress on surrounding healthy teeth and supporting jaw bone. They look, feel and function like natural teeth. They help preserve natural bone and significantly reduce bone resorption.잠실치과
Getting dental implants involves several steps and can take up to a year or more to complete, depending on the complexity of your case. The initial evaluation and planning phase typically includes a comprehensive exam and dental x-rays, 3D images or CT scans, and plaster models of your teeth and jaw. Your dentist will also discuss your dental needs, goals and current health and wellness with you to help formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
The dental implant itself consists of a titanium screw-shaped post that is surgically placed into the jaw bone, either as a single-stage or two-stage procedure. The implant then heals, or osseointegrates, with the jaw bone to form a strong foundation for your new replacement tooth. In the case of a single-stage procedure, this usually takes weeks to months. In cases where the implant is being placed immediately after a tooth extraction or other trauma, it may take longer.
Once healing has taken place, a connector piece called an abutment is attached to the post portion of the dental implant. The abutment is then covered by a customized crown, giving you a new permanent tooth. If you have a visible gap in your smile during this time, you have several options to temporarily fill the space, including the use of a bridge or partial denture. Dr Shekher will discuss your temporary tooth options with you at your consultation, so there are no surprises at this stage of your treatment.
If you do not have enough bone to support an implant, a bone graft can be performed to build up the deficient area. This typically takes between four and six months to heal and can be done with local anaesthetic.
During the healing period, it is important that you practice good oral hygiene and attend regular professional cleanings with your dentist or dental hygienist to ensure the success of your dental implant. Infections in the mouth can affect the gum tissue around the implant, causing it to fail or deteriorate, which can impact more teeth and facial bones.송파치과
Patients with uncontrolled chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer or long-term steroid therapy may have slower integration of the implant in the jaw bone and require special care to prevent infection.
Overall, implant failure is very rare if you follow your dentist or oral surgeon’s instructions for maintaining good oral health and hygiene and avoid habits that compromise your oral health and the longevity of your restorations, such as smoking or drug use. Nevertheless, implant failure can occur, especially if the patient is not healthy at the time of the surgery or engages in behaviors that compromise the ability of the body to heal, such as heavy alcohol consumption.