Implants

Implants

A dental implant is a "root" device, usually made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. Delhi Dental Hub has a specially designed room which is ment for only surgical procedures like Implants. This room is Sterlized and Fumigated to meet the international standards of sterlization before and after implant placement.

Virtually all dental implants placed today are root-form endosseous implants, i.e., they appear similar to an actual tooth root (and thus possess a "root-form") and are placed within the bone (endo- being the Greek prefix for "in" and osseous referring to "bone"). The bone of the jaw accepts and osseointegrates with the titanium post. Osseointegration refers to the fusion of the implant surface with the surrounding bone. Dental implants will fuse with bone; however, they lack the periodontal ligament, so they will feel slightly different than natural teeth during chewing. Prior to the advent of root-form endosseous implants, most implants were either blade endosseous implants, in that the shape of the metal piece placed within the bone resembled a flat blade, or subperiosteal implants, in which a framework was constructed to lie upon and was attached with screws to the exposed bone of the jaws. Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns, implant-supported bridges or dentures. They can also be used as anchorage for orthodontic tooth movement. The use of dental implants permits undirectional tooth movement without reciprocal action.

Dental implants are a great option to replace missing teeth at Delhi Dental Hub. Implants are essentially an artifical tooth root onto which an artificial tooth is placed. The end result looks and feels and behaves like a natural tooth. Implants are very durable and will last for many years if good oral hygiene is maintained. Implants also provide a great alternative to dentures and can be used to replace a single tooth, or even a full set of teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, usually made from titanium that is placed into the jaw. A crown or bridge is then fitted on top to replace the missing tooth. The procedure must be performed by a trained dentist and in the right hands, this is a simple procedure.

Several implants can strongly secure a denture in place and give you the confidence to eat what you want without worrying about them coming loose. Patients must have healthy gums and enough jaw bone to support the implants. The procedure of having dental implants is performed over a period of several months. Initially the implant is placed into the jaw bone and left to heal over a period of 3-6 months. During this time the implant integrates with the surrounding bone tissue providing a solid support for the replacement tooth.

Once the jaw has healed, an impression is then taken of the mouth and sent to a dental technician, providing the exact size and shape for the replacement tooth. The technician will then build a bespoke replacement tooth (crown or bridge) which will blend in naturally with the other teeth. Once the replacement tooth is ready, it will be tried in place and small adjustments made to ensure you can bite comfortably. Once you and our dentist at hub are happy, the replacement tooth is then secured in place.

Good oral hygiene is vital after implants have been fitted. As well as avoiding decay and gum disease, this will prolong the success and life of the implant. Our Dentist or dental hygienist will be able to advise a suitable home care regime to ensure that good oral hygiene is maintained.

One-stage, Two-stage Surgery

When an implant is placed either a 'healing abutment', which comes through the mucosa, is placed or a 'cover screw' which is flush with the surface of the dental implant is placed. When a cover screw is placed the mucosa covers the implant while it integrates then a second surgery is completed to place the healing abutment.

Two-stage surgery is sometimes chosen when a concurrent bone graft is placed or surgery on the mucosa may be required for esthetic reasons. The latter is usually important where an implant is placed in the "esthetic zone". This allows more control over the healing and as a result the predictability of the final result.Some implants are one piece so that no healing abutment is required. In carefully selected cases, patients can be implanted and restored in a single surgery, in a procedure labeled "Immediate Loading". In such cases a provisional prosthetic tooth or crown is shaped to avoid the force of the bite transferring to the implant while it integrates with the bone. There are different approaches to place dental implants after tooth extraction. The approaches are:
1) Immediate post-extraction implant placement.
2) Delayed immediate post-extraction implant placement (2 weeks to 3 months after extraction).
3) Late implantation (3 months or more after tooth extraction).

Immediate Dental Implants

An increasingly common strategy to preserve bone and reduce treatment times includes the placement of a dental implant into a recent extraction site. In addition, immediate loading is becoming more common as success rates for this procedure are now acceptable. This can cut months off the treatment time and in some cases a prosthetic tooth can be attached to the implants at the same time as the surgery to place the dental implants. Because one of three implants requires a minimum addition of bone tissue, surgical techniques for underlying bone augmentation are currently under a large scale development.

Sinus Lift Procedure For Dental Implant

A sinus lift is a bone-grafting procedure that's sometimes required in instances where the quantity of bone found in a patient's upper jaw (in the region originally occupied by their bicuspid or molar teeth) is inadequate to accommodate the length of a dental implant.There can be several reasons why the amount of bone found in a patient's upper jawbone might be insufficient to accommodate a dental implant.One naturally occurring problem simply involves the situation where the size and shape of their maxillary sinus is relatively large in comparison to the size of their upper jawbone. When this combination exists, there may not be enough bone thickness in which to embed a dental implant. During the sinus-lift procedure, a portion of the maxillary sinus is filled in with bone (grafting material). The result is a thicker sinus floor into which a tooth implant can then be placed.

FAQ’s

Q: What is a dental implant?

A: A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, usually made from titanium that is placed into the jaw. A crown or bridge is then fitted on top to replace the missing tooth. They can also strongly secure dentures in place.

Q: Do dental implants last for life?

A: Once a dental implant has integrated into the jaw bone, studies have shown a survival rate in excess of 90% after 15 years. However, studies have also shown that this is reliant on a high standard of daily cleaning, regular observation and maintenance with a dental professional.

Q: Can Implants always be used to replace missing teeth?

A:  Yes although patients must have healthy gums and enough jaw bone to support the implants. Even if the bone is deficient certain procedures like Bone grafting and Ridge augmentation and Sinus Lifts can be taken for the same.

Q: Is the process painful?

A: Whilst placing the implant into the jaw, a local anaesthetic can be used and sometimes sedation if you are very nervous. You will not feel pain at the time, but may feel some discomfort for the following week. This is usually due to having stitches and the normal healing process.

Q: How long does treatment take?

A: After the implant is inserted, you need to wait 3-6 months for the jaw to heal. Once healed, an impression is then taken of the mouth and given to a dental technician, who will build a bespoke replacement tooth to the required size, shape and colour. When ready, the replacement tooth can then be tested before being securely fitted.

Q: Can I take the replacement teeth out after they have been fitted to the implants?

A: Most artificial teeth attached to implants can only be removed by your dentist. Complete dentures are the only exception to this.

Q: Are the teeth difficult to clean after implants?

A: No. Cleaning the teeth attached to the implants are no more difficult to clean than your normal teeth. There may be areas which are more difficult to reach, but your dentist will show you different methods for best cleaning there. Regular trips to the dental hygienist are also recommended, but again, your dentist should advise you on this. Good oral hygiene is vital after implants have been fitted. As well as avoiding decay and gum disease, this will prolong the success and life of the implant.

Q: Do I have to have an implant for each missing tooth?

A: A single implant can be used if you are having a single tooth replaced. However, each implant can usually support two teeth, so five or six implants are usually used to replace all of the teeth in one jaw bone. Your dentist will be able to look at your individual requirements and advise you further.

Q: What happens if the implant does not bond with the bone?

A: This happens very rarely. If the implant becomes loose during, or just after, the healing period, then it can be easily removed and heals in the normal way. Once the jaw bone has completely healed, another implant can be placed there.