Dental implantation

Implantation is a prosthetics technology that is unique in its content and results, with the help of which we were able to restore lost teeth without harming our neighbors. Dental implantation in Dnipro is one of the main activities of our clinic, which we will tell you about in more detail.

What is dental implantology

Most of us, sooner or later, have to go to a dentist surgeon to remove one or more teeth that were destroyed by caries or as a result of trauma, etc. Even the absence of one tooth leads to loosening or displacement of adjacent teeth, increased stress on them , bone tissue atrophy. This process will continue until all natural biological units are restored in the dentition. For this, doctors recommend placing a tooth implant.

Implantation is a rather complicated procedure, during which a titanium implant is implanted into the jawbone. It mimics a natural root and provides a secure base for a crowned abutment that completely replaces a natural tooth.

Dental implants are composed of the following elements:

• Tooth implant. Made of hypoallergenic alloy, screwed into the jaw and replaces the tooth root.
• Abutment. The adapter between the implant and the crown, or, in other words, the support. The material for its manufacture is titanium or zircon.
• Crown. Orthopedic part, imitating a tooth, made of ceramic or polymer material, which is put on the abutment.

If necessary, the abutment and crown can be reinstalled without the need to replace the implant.

Dental implantology: the main advantages of the direction

The popularity of implants is due to the following reasons:

• long service life – subject to the recommendations of specialists, they serve for 20 or more years;
• easy maintenance – to care for the prosthesis, it is enough to follow basic hygiene rules and regularly visit a specialist;
• implants are comfortable to wear – they do not injure the mucous membranes, and you will no longer notice them in a few days;
• the jaw bone is completely safe – the load on it remains the same, so its atrophy and thinning are excluded;
• uniform load distribution on all teeth.

There are practically no contraindications for the installation of implants – this method of prosthetics is suitable for people of different ages, including those with chronic diseases – diabetes mellitus, disorders in the cardiovascular system, etc.

Types of implantation

Depending on the degree of intervention, single-stage and two-stage implantation are distinguished. In all cases, it takes time for the implants to take root, and only after that the abutment and crown are placed.

One stage with immediate loading. It can also be called single-phase, minimally invasive, or non-surgical. In this case, the dental implant is implanted into the bone according to the navigation template. A problem in this case can be bone thinning due to a prolonged absence of a tooth, which will require a more careful selection of the implant from the doctor. This is a fairly quick method of prosthetics – a temporary prosthesis can be installed within a day, and after the dental implant is integrated, a permanent one will take its place.

All-on-4 implantation (all on 4) is carried out if necessary, prosthetics of 12-14 teeth. The prosthesis is fixed on four implants. Option that allows you to distribute the load due to the ability to bypass atrophied areas. Implants are not inserted vertically, but at a certain angle. All-on-4 is performed when there are no conditions for installing a larger number of implants (bone atrophy, financial opportunities).

All-on-6 implantation (all on 6) – this method is resorted to in case of complete adentia, when there is an average degree of bone tissue atrophy, in osteoporosis, as well as in situations where urgent reconstruction of the dentition is required or the patient refuses to wear removable dentures. For example:

One-step turnkey implantation (performed in one day, after tooth extraction). The implant is installed in the socket of the extracted tooth, which is adjusted to the size of the implant by the doctor. Most often, this method is used for anterior upper teeth prosthetics so that the patient can leave the dentist’s office with a temporary abutment and crown. After 4-6 months, when the implant has taken root, a permanent abutment with a crown is placed.

Two-stage implantation. A complex method in which a bone bed is formed, an implant is placed in it, it is closed with a plug, after which the gum is sutured until the pin is completely engrafted. After that, it is opened again and the gum former is installed (for a period of about 2 weeks). After that, the prosthesis is installed. Two-stage implantation (with delayed loading) is used mainly for the chewing group of teeth. Installation of implants is carried out only on one or two teeth – depending on the number of missing units in the dentition and the type of orthopedic construction (crowns, bridge).

Basal dental implantation is a type of implantation in the absence of at least 3 teeth in a row, with an insufficient volume of bone tissue, which is carried out without prior osteoplasty. The peculiarity of the method is in the selection of implants that correspond to the individual characteristics of the patient’s jaw structure. Advantages: quick prosthetics, the ability to install an implant even with complete edentulousness, in the presence of periodontitis.

Many people have also heard the name “laser implantation”. But this term does not denote a separate technique, but only indicates the use of the laser method for dissecting soft tissues in the area where the implant is planned to be installed. This method is bloodless, the least traumatic.

Stages and term of implantation

Implantation consists of the following stages:

• Examination of the oral cavity by an orthopedic dentist. If tooth decay or gum disease is found, appropriate treatment is provided. The procedure is possible only with one hundred percent oral health.
• CT of the upper and lower jaw. On its basis, the dental implantologist assesses the condition of the bone tissue and selects the appropriate system.
• Installation of the implant. Classic implantation takes 90 to 150 minutes. The procedure is absolutely painless. Under local anesthesia, the doctor installs an implant, for which he dissects the gum tissue and drills a hole using special equipment.
• Placement of the abutment and crown. The implant takes root after 3-6 months, after which an abutment and a ceramic or zirconium crown are placed on it. A follow-up visit to the doctor will be required 3 months after the installation of the implant.

Dental implantation at Amel Dental Clinic

The implant can last for decades. And most importantly, its installation will not harm the adjacent teeth in any way, so implantation can be considered a profitable investment of money. This is a universal method of intraosseous prosthetics, which helps to restore the functionality of the dentoalveolar system both in the absence of 1 tooth and in the loss of absolutely all teeth, suitable for replacing both anterior and posterior teeth.

The price of a tooth implant depends primarily on its manufacturer. The cost of implantation is determined at the diagnostic stage, when the methods of implantation are determined, the need for additional manipulations.

You can make an appointment with a doctor by filling out an application on the website of the dental clinic Amel Dental Clinic, Dnipro (Dnipropetrovsk). You can get a free consultation using contact numbers or one of the communication channels indicated on the website: Telegram, Facebook, WhatsApp, by e-mail. You can find out the prices in the price list on the website or from our managers by phone.