What is Dental Implant?
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Dental implant is a way of replacing a tooth or a group of missing teeth.
A titanium screw is fixed in the bone beneath the gum and, after a period that can be immediately or up to two months, the prosthesis is placed in a way made to appear natural, with the same shape and color of the rest of the teeth. This healing time is needed for the piece of titanium be adhered to the bone layer.
A dental implant offers many advantages over conventional bridges and dentures mobile: it does not rely on neighboring teeth or not the gum, so there is no risk of that move.
Not all people who can receive implants. Before initiating treatment, is performed a careful assessment of whether the patient can actually undergo surgery.
The evaluation consists of clinical examination of the mouth in the office, collecting data on medical history (diabetes, allergies, use of other drugs, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc..), X-rays or any other type of test that is made required. The study results provide sufficient information for the dentist to decide if dental implants are the best solution for the case.
The surgery is simple, outpatient clinics, with local anesthesia and duration of approximately one hour. During the healing period, a temporary prosthesis, with relief in the region of the implants is provided. The recovery is smooth, provided that the patient complies with the rules of the postoperative period, particularly with regard to food, medication use and oral hygiene.
The implant is undoubtedly an efficient solution as it offers optimal results, durable and aesthetically perfect.
Who is a candidate for a dental implant?
Not all people who can receive implants. Before initiating treatment, is performed a careful assessment of whether the patient can actually undergo surgery. Only the dental surgeon specialist in dental implants in a position to assess the candidate for dental implant, by X-rays, CT scans, clinical and laboratory examinations. The success rate of dental implants border the 98%.
