Dental implant refers to a method of repairing missing teeth by supporting and clamping the upper dental prosthesis on the basis of implanting the lower structure of bone tissue. Comprises a lower supporting implant and an upper denture, and is mainly used for the treatment of tooth defects and after missing.
It is characterized by
Strong function: it can restore the tooth function very well, and the chewing function is much better than other traditional dentures.
Don't grind your teeth: rely on your own artificial root to repair, don't grind the healthy teeth next to you, and have no harm to your teeth.
Good retention: without using the clasp or braces of traditional dental implants, the alveolar bone of the artificial root is closely combined and rooted in the oral cavity like a real tooth, with strong retention and stability.
Beauty: The crown can be made according to the patient's face and the shape and color of other teeth, so as to achieve the best effect of overall coordination and beauty.
Comfort and convenience: it is very comfortable and convenient without using the necessary base and clasp of removable denture, which is conducive to keeping the oral cavity clean and hygienic.
Simple operation: dental implant surgery belongs to small alveolar surgery, similar to tooth extraction, using local anesthesia, less trauma, eating after surgery, almost painless. It usually takes only a few minutes to several hours to complete the implantation of the implant.
Although there are so many advantages, dental implants also have disadvantages, and their prices are relatively expensive. The cost of a single dental implant is about 8,000 to 20,000, and the fees of various dental institutions are different, which is obviously a huge cost for ordinary wage earners.
Although dental implants cannot be reimbursed by medical insurance, they can brush the money in the medical insurance account. You only need to identify the designated unit of municipal medical insurance, and there is a balance in the medical insurance card. You can show your medical insurance card when you check out, which can also be regarded as a part of the economic burden.