Dental Implants
What are dental
implants?
Dental implants are
small screws designed to
replace the root of a
tooth and restore the
physical appearance and
the chewing function of
patients with partial or
full tooth loss. Nobel
Biocare dental implants
are intended for use in
either the upper and/or
the lower jaw to support
prosthetic devices, such
as artificial teeth. By
integrating with the
jaw, they enable
restorations that range
from replacement of one
single tooth to an
entire arch of
bridgework, or as
stabilizing elements for
overdenture
applications. Nobel
Biocare manufactures
dental implants from
titanium, which is both
biocompatible and
strong.
Are you a good
candidate for dental
implants?
Patients must undergo a
medical evaluation to
determine whether the
implant placement
procedure poses any
health risks, and
whether any factors
exist that may affect
the healing capacity of
either their bones or
their associated soft
tissues.
Who
can receive dental
implants?
- Patients who
are medically
fit to
participate in a
general oral
surgical
procedure.
Who should carefully
consider dental
implants?
- Patients who
have medical or
other conditions
that may interfere
with the healing
process of either
their bones or soft
tissues (e.g.,
connective tissue
disorders, steroid
therapy, bone
infections,
cigarette smoking)
must carefully
evaluate, with their
dentists, the
potential risks and
benefits of using
dental implants.
Precautions
for implant
treatment
Dental implants
should not be used
in patients that
have inadequate
amounts of bone to
permit placement of
implants in
sufficient size and
numbers to support
their biomechanical
loads. Mechanical
failures, including
fatigue fracture of
implants, prosthetic
screws, and/or
abutment screws, may
occur if dental
implants are
insufficient in size
or number to support
their biomechanical
loads, or are not
properly positioned.
To reduce the risk
of overload or
fatigue failure,
dentists must place
the implants and
design prosthetics
to accommodate the
physical or medical
conditions of their
patients, such as
bruxism (i.e.,
grinding or
clenching of teeth)
or unfavourable jaw
relationships.
REPLACING TEETH
Tooth extraction
is quite common due
to poor dental
health and gum
disease. Leaving the
missing tooth space
empty may not sound
too serious, but the
consequences of not
filling in the space
from the missing
tooth can include:
- The teeth
adjacent to your
missing tooth
can change
position to fill
the gap;
- The loss
of your missing
tooth’s root can
cause your
jawbone to
shrink, making
your face appear
prematurely
older; and,
- A missing
tooth in the
front of your
mouth can affect
your smile and
your
self-confidence.
In many situations, a dental implant is the most pleasingly esthetic
solution for
replacing the
missing tooth. An
Zirconia dental
crown or
dental bridge,
secured to a dental
implant, provides a
complete and
beautiful solution
for improving your
smile. A dental
implant takes the
place of the missing
tooth’s root and
helps prevent the
above consequence
IMPLANT CROWN
For the most
esthetically
pleasing
solution to
a missing
tooth, there
is no better
option than
an
Zirconia
dental crown
on a dental
implant.
Check each of the
steps below
to find out
how you can
get a new
beautiful
smile with
an
all-ceramic
dental crown
on a dental
implant. If
you have
specific
questions,
we recommend
you discuss
them with
your
dentist.
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Examination
The
first
step is
to visit
your
dentist
for an
examination
and to
discuss
your
individual
solution
options. |
Preparation
The
second
step is
the
preparation
phase,
where
your
dentist
will
plan the
next
steps of
the
process.
Here,
your
dentist
will
gain
insight
into how
your
dental
implant
will be
placed. |
Implant
This is
the step
where
your
dentist
will
place
the
dental
implant
in your
jaw. |
Smile
You’ll
return
once
more to
your
dentist
to have
your
final
tooth
placed
and
leave
with
your
beautiful
new
smile. |
1. Examination
The first
step to your
new teeth is
an
examination
of your
current
situation by
your
dentist.
During the
examination,
you may be
presented
with the
option to
follow a
conventional
process or a
state-of-the-art
guided
process to
place your
single
dental
implant.
2. Preparation
Conventional
Process
Under the
conventional
process,
your dentist
will take
x-rays to
see how your
jawbone
looks to
determine
the position
for placing
the dental
implant.
Often an
impression
will be
taken of
your current
teeth and
jawbone.
Guided
Process
Under the
guided
process,
your dentist
uses a
computerized
tomography
(CT) scan,
or a model
of your
jawbone, to
plan your
entire
dental
procedure
before it
begins.
Keyhole
surgery is
used to
place the
dental
implant.
This
minimally
invasive
technique
reduces the
healing time
traditionally
experienced
in the
conventional
process, as
well as the
need for
stitches, a
significant
amount of
swelling,
and much of
the
discomfort
arising when
your dental
implants are
placed using
conventional
methods.
3. Implant
Conventional
Process
Under the
conventional
process,
you’ll
undergo the
following:
- You’ll
receive
local
anesthesia
- Your
dentist will
place your
dental
implant
- Your
dentist will
place a
temporary
tooth to
your dental
implant, so
you can eat
during the
healing
process
- At the
same time,
your dentist
may take an
impression
from which
your final
tooth will
be made
Guided
Process
Under the
keyhole
method,
you’ll
undergo the
following:
- You’ll
receive
local
anesthesia
- Using the
surgical
guide and
keyhole
surgery,
your dentist
will then
place your
dental
implant
Once placed,
your dentist
will place a
temporary
tooth and
take an
impression
for your
final
Zirconia
crown
4. Smile
Conventional
Process
After your
dentist has
determined
that your
gums have
sufficiently
healed
you’ll
return to
have your
final tooth
fitted and
cemented.
Your dentist
will ensure
that your
bite is
correct and
you’re
pleased with
the results.
Guided
Process
You’ll
return to
your dentist
and have
your
custom-made
Zirconia
crown
fitted.
IMPLANT BRIDGE
Zirconia bridge
on dental implants
procedure
When you're
missing
several
teeth, your
jawbone can
shrink
making you
look older
than you
are. A
simple
solution to
stop this
process is a
dental
bridge on
dental
implants.
More details
on each step
are
available.
If you have
specific
questions,
we recommend
you discuss
them with
your
dentist.
1
Examination
The
first
step is
to visit
your
dentist
for an
examination
and to
discuss
your
individual
solution
options.
2
Preparation
The
second
step is
the
preparation
phase,
where
your
dentist
will
plan the
next
steps of
the
process.
Here,
your
dentist
is
gaining
insight
into how
your
dental
implants
will be
placed.
3
Implant
This is
the step
where
your
dentist
will
place
the
necessary
dental
implants
in your
jaw.
4
Smile
Multiple
visits
may be
required
prior to
receiving
your
final
teeth.
1 Examination
The first
step to your
new teeth is
an
examination
of your
current
situation by
your
dentist.
Then, you
and your
dentist can
determine
which
solution
works best
for you.
During your
examination,
you may be
presented
with the
option to
follow a
conventional
process or a
state-of-the-art
guided
process to
place your
dental
implants
Under the
guided
process,
your dentist
uses a
computerized
tomography
(CT) scan,
or a model
of your
jawbone, to
plan your
entire
dental
procedure
before it
begins.
Keyhole
surgery is
used to
place the
dental
implant.
This
minimally
invasive
technique
reduces the
healing time
traditionally
experienced
in the
conventional
process, as
well as the
need for
stitches, a
significant
amount of
swelling,
and much of
the
discomfort
arising when
your dental
implants are
placed using
conventional
methods.
2 Preparation
Conventional
Process
Under the
conventional
process,
your dentist
will take
x-rays to
see how your
jawbone
looks. Often
an
impression
will be
taken of
your current
teeth and
jawbone.
Guided
Process
Under the
guided
process,
your dentist
will map
your jawbone
or your jaw
and teeth
will be
scanned
using
computerized
tomography
(CT)
enabling
your dentist
to plan your
entire
dental
procedure
before
getting
started.
From this
planning, a
guide is
created that
will help
the dentist
to place the
dental
implants
into the
optimal
positions.
At the same
time, a
laboratory
will begin
making your
final teeth,
so they are
ready for
placement at
the same
time your
dental
implants are
placed.
3 Implant
Conventional
Process
Under the
conventional
process,
you’ll
undergo the
following:
- You’ll
receive
local
anesthesia
- Your
dentist will
place your
dental
implants
- Your
dentist may
place a
temporary
dental
bridge to
your dental
implants, so
you can eat
during the
healing
process
- At the
same time,
your dentist
may take an
impression
from which
your final
dental
bridge will
be made
Guided
Process
Under the
keyhole
method,
you’ll
undergo the
following:
- You’ll
receive
local
anesthesia
- Using the
surgical
guide and
keyhole
surgery,
your dentist
will then
place your
dental
implants
- Once your
dental
implants are
placed, your
dentist will
place your
final dental
bridge or a
temporary
dental
bridge
4 Smile
Conventional
Process
After your
dentist has
determined
that your
gums have
sufficiently
healed,
you’ll
return to
have your
final dental
bridge
fitted and
cemented.
Your dentist
will ensure
that your
bite is
correct and
you’re
pleased with
the results.
Guided
Process
You’ll
return to
your dentist
and have
your
custom-made
Zirconia
dental
bridge
fitted.
COMMONLY ASKED
QUSETION
We knew you'd have questions, so we asked the experts for you:
Zirconia crowns are highly biocompatible, as the smooth surface helps to reduce plaque accumulation. Zirconia is the strongest crown, it can stand wear and tear.
It does not chip off, unlike porcelain. Zirconia crown is suitable for patients who would prefer to have metal-free.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. Dental implants can be placed in either the upper or lower jaws. Due to the biocompatible properties of titanium, a dental implant fuses with the bone and becomes a good anchor for the replacement tooth. Dental implants can be used in solutions for replacing single or multiple missing teeth.
Why dental implants?
There are a number of reasons why you should consider a dental implant:
- Without the root structure of a natural tooth present, the jawbone can shrink. This shrinkage will make your face look older than it is.
- There are no loose parts to worry about losing. The dental implant is stable and comfortable. No adjustment is needed after placement. Normally, it will serve its owner for life.
Are dental implants successful?
With more than three decades of clinical experience and over a million patients treated, statistics confirm a success rate of nearly 95 percent for individual BioHorizons dental implants*, and even higher for the bridges they support.
* Results based on dental implants and dental bridges remaining and in function over a five-year period.
Who places the dental implants?
In most cases, your dentist can place your dental implant. However, Periodontist and Oral Surgeons will be the most qualify dentist to perform the procedures.
How much do dental implants cost?
The fee for tooth replacement with dental implants depends on several factors, including the number of teeth being replaced and the number of dental implants required to support your replacement teeth. Some additional procedures may be required prior to the placement of your dental implants to ensure the long-term health of your dental implants. To obtain a specific fee estimate, it is necessary to have a doctor examine your mouth. After a thorough diagnostic examination, your dentist will recommend the treatment that is best for you.
Will dental implants work for me?
Anyone who is missing one or more teeth due to injury, disease or tooth decay may be a candidate for dental implants. The determining factor is the amount of available bone. Your dentist is the best person to evaluate whether dental implants are a viable solution for you.
Is old age a problem?
Occasionally, older patients express concern that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits of dental implants. However, health is more of a determining factor than age. If you’re healthy enough to have a tooth extracted, you’re probably healthy enough to receive dental implants. Certain chronic diseases may contraindicate dental implant treatment. Your dentist will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants after a careful evaluation of your dental and health history.
What are the advantages of dental implants over dentures or a dental bridge?
- Improved appearance: When you lose the entire tooth - crown and root - shrinkage of the jawbone may cause your face to look older. Dental implants can stop this process. A traditional denture or dental bridge doesn’t.
- Preserve natural teeth: With traditional dental bridges, teeth adjacent to missing teeth are normally ground down to be used as anchors for a dental bridge. Dental implants often eliminate the need to modify healthy teeth.
- Permanent solution: There are no loose parts to worry about losing. The dental implant is stable and comfortable. No adjustment is need after placement. Normally, it will serve its owner for life.
How will dental implants affect my life?
Dental implant-supported replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth. This means that you can eat and drink whatever you choose. But most importantly, dental implants often improve quality of life in a very concrete way. People who have felt embarrassed and worried because of their tooth problems are often overwhelmed by what new permanent teeth can do for their self-esteem.
Will my new teeth look natural?
When dental implants are used in combination with modern restorative dentistry, their appearance, comfort and function are very likely to exceed your expectations. Often they are hard to tell apart from your natural teeth.
Will I be able to chew with the same force and pressure I use with my natural teeth?
Yes. Following a brief adaptation period, chewing capacity is comparable to that of natural teeth.
How much time is required for a dental implant placement?
Today, state-of-the-art guided surgical techniques are convenient alternatives to place dental implants and allow you to have the dental implant placed in a single session using keyhole surgery. This new method has significantly simplified the procedure, for both patients and dentists. The major advantage of the guided surgical technique is the minimal amount of manipulation of the soft tissue due to keyhole surgery. This significantly reduces the healing time and the discomfort normally associated with traditional dental implant surgical techniques.
The conventional process can take from three to six months. First, the dentist places the dental implant, which is left for three to six months to heal and integrate with the jawbone. During the healing period, your are given a temporary prosthesis until the permanent crown is put in place.
The procedure chosen depends on several factors, such as your dental health, the number of teeth involved and which teeth are replaced. These factors will also determine the total number of visits to the dentist throughout the treatment period.
Is the treatment painful?
With any surgery, there can be some discomfort. Placing one implant normally causes less discomfort then placing several. Anesthesia and patient sedation are commonly administered to help reduce any discomfort during the dental implant process. Most patients report that they were much more comfortable following the procedure than they had anticipated. Your doctor will prescribe medications to ease any discomfort that may occur. Ask your dentist to recommend another patient who has already had tooth replacement therapy to assess their personal experience.
How will I feel after the treatment?
It is normal to have some bruising and swelling in the gum and soft tissues. But usually the discomfort, if any, is treated with an ordinary painkiller. You should expect to be able to work the next day.
How will I care for my dental implants?
Your new teeth must be cared for and checked regularly, just like your natural teeth. Brush and floss as recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist. See your dentist in six months, or more frequently if so advised.
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