Dental implants are divided into several steps.
From the beginning to the end, the implantation process may take 2-6 months. However, the recent treatment time has been shortened because of the emergence of new methods (such as digital dental implants) and the improvement of the combination of materials and bones.
1 diagnosis and treatment plan: first make a panoramic oral film, jaw CT, etc. Check the specific situation of the mouth, whether there is inflammation, alveolar bone absorption, etc.;
Dental implant surgery officially began: a hole was prepared in the alveolar bone and an artificial implant was implanted. Close the gums, and the stitches can be removed in about a week. This time it's about two and a half months-three months);
Waiting time of osseointegration: The length of this time varies from person to person and from implant system to implant system. Some people and some dental implant systems need 2-3 months; Some need more than half a year;
4. Install the healing abutment: make the implant pass through the gum. Waiting for soft tissue formation; After about 2-3 weeks, the soft composition is formed. Dental implant doctors will replace the healing abutment with permanent abutment;
5 wear dental implants.
6. Regular inspection: Go to the hospital for regular inspection twice a year after completion;
Three stages of dental implant
(1) Preoperative examination and treatment were performed first. Such as removing particularly loose teeth, residual roots and dental caries, treating periodontal diseases, removing bad dentures, adjusting and correcting bad occlusal relationship, etc. The time required at this stage varies from one or two days to two or three months according to each person's treatment.
(2) Implantation operation stage. Your doctor implanted the implant into the bone through surgery according to the preoperative design. The time to implant is about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
(3) Replace or install permanent crown or denture four to six months after operation. Permanent crowns are generally made of all-ceramic materials, with excellent texture, realistic color, comfortable and beautiful appearance, satisfactory repair function and durability.
Common problems and misunderstandings of dental implants
1. Is there an age limit for dental implants?
Dental implants are suitable for all edentulous people with fully developed jaws (that is, 18 years old or older), and teeth can be implanted as long as physical conditions permit.
2. Can I still have dental implants after years of missing teeth?
Tooth loss will cause adjacent teeth to move, and treatment may be needed to continue dental implantation. The specific scheme needs to be determined according to the actual situation.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of dental implants?
The advantages are less trauma, no damage to other teeth, only the missing teeth can be repaired, which can restore 90% chewing ability and ensure that alveolar bone will not shrink.
Similarly, the course of dental implant is longer and more expensive than traditional restoration, and the requirements for surgeons and equipment are also high. Therefore, please find a professional and reliable dental implant doctor.
4. How long does it take to grow a tooth?
After tooth extraction, the time for tooth implantation is four to six months.
There is also a special case of immediate implantation, in which the teeth are extracted on the spot and the chewing function is restored in 2 hours, but not every patient is suitable for immediate implantation ~
5. How much does it cost to implant teeth?
The price of dental implants is determined by many factors, such as surgical methods and implant materials. A dental implant is about 1w, and the price of a full-mouth dental implant starts from 30w, so people often joke that a BMW is planted in the mouth.
What's with the dentures?
No restoration can completely replace your original teeth, but if you lose your teeth due to illness or accident, then dental implants should be the best choice among various restoration methods. Generally speaking, dental implant is to implant an implant made of artificial material into the alveolar bone in the tooth-missing area by surgery to replace the root, and then repair the missing tooth on this basis. Dental implants are actually restorations composed of implants and upper dentures supported by implants. Imitating natural teeth realistically, it can restore most chewing functions, with better retention and comfort, no plastic base and no tedious task of taking off and cleaning every day.