Dental implants

Implant prosthetics is the most physiological way to restore missing teeth. The essence of the method is that an artificial tooth root is implanted into the gum, on top of which an orthopedic structure (crown, bridge) is placed. But in order to make the prosthetic system look natural, fit tightly to the gum, firmly fixed to the implant, special suprastructures are used - gum shaper and abutment.

The gum shaper is not always placed during implantation. It is not used in case of complete jaw adentia, when one-stage technologies with immediate loading with a prosthesis are used to restore the dentition. Installation of this suprastructure is necessary in a two-stage protocol. Without it, it is not possible to achieve a correct gingival contour so that the denture looks natural and aesthetic.

In one-stage techniques, the placement of this element is more often skipped. In these cases, one-piece implants are usually used, which are immedi…

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Numbness after dental implantation, swelling, pain, bleeding gums - perfectly normal phenomena of surgical interventions as long as they do not last longer than the prescribed period. The presence of such symptoms for more than 7-10 days should be alarming, and become a reason to visit a doctor.

And if numbness does not go away after implantation on the upper jaw or lower jaw after 5 hours - it is better to call the doctor who performed the surgery.

In order that the patient does not feel pain during implantation (as with tooth extraction or any other operation), local anesthesia is made. An injection with a special agent that numbs the tissue in the area of future surgical intervention. Usually paresthesia lasts 3-5 hours, if sensitivity begins to return, the anesthesiologist may decide to add some mor…

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The implant is installed, all the excitement behind, the patient begins to be overcome by the question: what to eat after dental implantation and when? The last meal was before the operation, then the time for the procedure, comes out for 4 hours at least a person without food. Hunger makes itself felt. But! In this situation, it is important to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations.

Immediately after surgery, you can not eat. The rule is due to several reasons:

What should I do if my jaw and gums hurt after dental implants? Is it considered normal and how long can it last, should it be tolerated? Let's analyze in detail in our article.

During the implantation of a titanium rod into the bone, a puncture is made in the gum, respectively, tissues and blood vessels are traumatized, so pain, swelling or slight bleeding is a normal response of the body.

The implantation itself is painless, as the procedure of installation of the artificial tooth root is carried out under anesthesia. After its effect is over, sensitivity returns, there is a nagging, throbbing pain syndrome, it should pass on the 10th day or earlier.

Pain after implant implantation begins when the anesthetic effect of the anesthetic drug ends. After 1.5-2 hours. Some numbness of tissues may also be present. After 5-7 hours, if normal sens…

Implantation is a successful and effective method of restoring teeth. It is the most technologically advanced and the safest. But, what to do if the implants do fall out? And who is to blame? Let's talk at once, that according to the long-term statistics it is fixed, rejection of the implant happens only in 1-2% of cases from the total number. And the reasons why dental implants fall out are sufficiently studied to avoid this even at the stage of planning prosthetics on dental implants. But there are a number of factors that are beyond the doctor's control. The patient is solely responsible for the implant falling out.

It is possible to feel and determine that something is wrong with the implant, for example, the artificial root has lost stability. In this case, it is worth visiting the doctor who performed the surgery and installation of the prosthetic structure. It is strongly recommended not to delay the visit.

Until recently, medical titanium was the only material for implants. Pins made of this metal and its alloys worked well, but unfortunately were not suitable for people with allergies to certain metals. Sometimes patients refused titanium implants for aesthetic reasons. In recent times, they have been joined by adherents of holistic medicine.

Dentists have offered an alternative to the titanium rod - a zirconium implant. Although the first constructions made of ceramic appeared in the late 80s of the last century, they became widespread in the last 10-15 years. In the USA their use was approved only in 2011, in Europe - a little earlier, in 2005.

Zirconium implants for teeth are hypoallergenic. This is their main advantage. If a patient develops an allergy to titanium alloy, it will not be limited to itching and redness. The pin will most likely be rejected. With a zirconium implant, there is no need to fear this. Read more

Congratulations! The implant surgery was a success. The most difficult stage is over. Now it is important to make sure that the titanium post will last for many years. To do this, it is necessary to take proper care of dental implants. It starts immediately after the surgery and continues for the rest of your life.

The good news is that daily implant care is not burdensome. Restrictions and adherence to strict rules are only necessary during the rehabilitation period. After the procedure is completed, the implantologist will issue a memo with recommendations. And it depends on the patient how carefully he will observe them.

The 2 main principles in the postoperative period are: do not panic and stay within easy reach of the doctor.

Implantation is a surgery to implant a titanium post in place of a lost tooth root. Due to the phenomenon of osseointegration, the metal post overgrows bone tissue, becomes stable and able to perform all the functions of the natural tooth.

Since the 70s of the last century, technologists, engineers and dentists have proposed a huge number of implant designs. Some of them are still successfully used today, some of them have become the history of dentistry.

In the vast majority of cases, the implantologist's main goal is to ensure that the implant lasts as long as possible. Premium implants from leading brands come with a lifetime warranty. However, there are situations when implant engraftment is not the goal of the surgery. Then a temporary implant is used.

The term "implant" (implant) in English means "to implant". Although we most commonly think of this word as implanting a titanium post, it is actually …

Dental implants are rapidly gaining popularity. Every year, about one million patients improve their quality of life and the aesthetics of their smile thanks to implants. There are dozens of brands and models on the market and they all compete with each other. Each released post falls into a specific, albeit unofficial category and affects the popularity of the brand. Dentists claim that the best dental implant is the one that fits a given clinical case. Why then does one implant cost 15 thousand rubles and another 60 thousand?

The price of an implant is influenced by many factors, first of all - the manufacturer. Well-known brands invest millions of dollars in research, development and search for new technologies. The high quality of their products is guaranteed, because the products of well-known brands meet all the key parameters required for implants.

Let's consider what criteria affect the rating of dental implants.

Adentia is what dentistry calls the loss of all teeth. Teeth are lost as a result of trauma, eating habits, and poor hygiene. As a result, 25% of the population after the age of 60 suffer from missing teeth on one or even two jaws.

Until recently, the only solution to complete tooth loss was removable prosthetics. In recent years, full implant dentures have become increasingly common. Why do patients choose implants? The main reason: only implants perform the same functions as natural teeth and look even better than them.

Removable dentures are a quick and relatively inexpensive way of restoring teeth. But they have their disadvantages: