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Dental Implants -How it’s Done – 3rd Part

Avatar — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:22:16 +0000

The success of a dental implant procedure requires patience on the side of the patient and the implantologist (the guy who actually carries out the implantation procedure who is a specialty dentist with training and knowledge not only of the teeth and underlying structures but also the bones of the jaw). The implantologist has to drill just enough to obtain the desired results but not too aggressively that the growth tissue of the bone dies off preventing osseointegration. That is why a series of drilling sessions is required to minimize the risk of killing the bone cells that are responsible for creation and growth of new bone which is needed to embrace the implant itself for stability.

Dental Implant Types

Avatar — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:22:14 +0000

There are generally two types of dental implants in use today endosteal and subperiosteal implants. Endosteal implants are types of implants that utilize screws or blades that are placed/screwed onto the bone itself to support one or more teeth. Subperiosteal implants is used for people with low bone height which would make endosteal implants impractical. They are also used for people who cannot use regular removable dentures and utilizes a metal frame (usually made of titanium) which is implanted in the gums and is then used to support the ceramic teeth. Both these types have advantages and disadvantages which should be discussed with a dentist for better understanding on which would work best for a certain individual.

Why does it take so long?

Avatar — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:20:03 +0000

Yes it surely is, for it allows the integration of the titanium screw by the surrounding tissue and bone making the body assume that it is part of the natural set of teeth. This is also the phase where the dentist can see if rejection would be a problem. Infection in this stage of the process would be sure sign of rejection but that rarely occurs due to the amount of antibiotics the person is prescribed to prevent it. After the “acceptance” phase is completed after a couple of weeks the implant is now ready to accept a plug or base compound which is where the actual tooth or crown would be placed onto.