I have read a lot of posts about dental implants, some successful and some failed. I have been missing the second and third largest teeth on the upper left for three years, and my left and right faces have become asymmetrical.

Dental implants are not really about planting one or several teeth that are the same as natural teeth. Instead, they are implanted with implant materials into the alveolar bone (implants), and then dentures are made on top of them. A kind of "denture" repair method. It is a method of repairing missing teeth based on a lower structure implanted in bone tissue to support and retain the upper dental restoration. It mainly consists of two parts: the lower supporting implant and the upper dental restoration.

Dental implants are usually made of artificial materials (such as metal, ceramics, etc.) (generally similar to the shape of tooth roots), which are surgically implanted into the tissue (usually the upper and lower jaw) and obtain firm bone tissue. Retention support uses special devices and methods to connect and support the upper dental restoration. Dental implants can achieve restoration effects that are very similar to natural teeth in terms of function, structure, and aesthetics, and have become the preferred restoration method for more and more patients with missing teeth.

1. Indications

Applicable people: The alveolar bone volume of the missing tooth part in the oral cavity is sufficient, and the gap between the upper teeth and lower teeth should not be less than 0.5 cm. Implant restoration adapted to individual anterior teeth and premolars requires a good occlusal relationship.

2. Contraindications

a. Those whose general health condition is not suitable for surgery or who cannot tolerate implant surgery.

b. Skeletal system diseases, such as osteoporosis, etc.

c. Those who take special drugs for a long time that affect blood coagulation or tissue healing ability. Severe systemic immune disease. People with excessive addiction to tobacco and alcohol, neurological and mental diseases.

d. Acute inflammation period in the oral cavity.

e. There are lesions in the soft and hard tissues of the implantation area.

f. Patients with local oral and maxillofacial conditions.

3. Preoperative preparation

a. Before the operation, it is necessary to remove cavities and residual roots, treat oral diseases, and clean the mouth.

b. Take antibiotics as directed by your doctor the day before surgery.

c. Women avoid menstrual periods.