We all sooner or later lose at least one or several of the teeth in our mouth. This may happen already at a relatively young age, for example following one or another disease (both in the teeth and gums) or an accident. The good news is that today there is an advanced and highly effective treatment, which makes it possible to completely and perfectly restore the original tooth and enjoy a full and healthy set of teeth again.
Dental implants are of course the process in question, which is becoming more and more common in the world in recent decades, with the progress and improvement of the relevant medical technology. How is a dental implant performed and what does it include? What types of treatments and special implants can be found today and for which cases are they relevant?
Dental implants and dental crowns – what does a dental implant include?
Dental implants It is performed as mentioned when a particular tooth is lost, or it is required to be extracted due to an illness or other problem. In this case, the process includes the use of dental implants. A dental implant is actually a type of “dowel” (such as the one that is inserted into the wall in order to insert a screw into it…), which is inserted into the jawbone in the place where the tooth is missing. After the insertion, you wait several months during which the jawbone unites around the implant and absorbs it, so that it remains stable and fixed. After that, the “structure” is screwed in – a small screw that is screwed into the implant, and partially protrudes from the gums. A crown is affixed to the structure – an exact reconstruction in terms of shape, dimensions and appearance of the original tooth that was lost.
Thus, you get an artificial tooth, strong, durable and exactly similar to the original tooth, which is well fixed to the jaw itself, and functions like the original tooth. Perfect reconstruction of a lost tooth, which allows to complete the dental system again and enjoy a full and healthy system, even after we lost or had to extract one (or several) of the teeth.
Dental implant in one day, different types of dental implants and other implant procedures
The process described above is the general, standard and more common process of dental implants. But of course there are other procedures in the field, those designed to respond to specific cases and to adapt to different types of teeth and patients.
For example, there are different types of Dental Implants which can be used, as well as several types of dental crowns and special medical adhesives with which the crown is attached to the structure. The choice of the most suitable implant, crown and adhesive should be made by the attending physician, and it is recommended to go to an oral rehabilitation specialist in advance, who specializes in dental crowns and dental implants.
A special procedure in this area that you should know is Dental implant in one day, in which one does not wait several months for the fusion of the jawbone, but performs the implantation and gluing of a temporary crown on the same day. This procedure is suitable for some patients, not all, depending on the condition of the jaw bone and other parameters. Another relevant procedure is that of a computerized dental implant, which is done using the most advanced imaging equipment in the field, and guarantees a very high level of accuracy and high-quality and efficient treatment.
Regarding these procedures, it is recommended to consult with the attending physician, and ask to hear more details if the procedure is relevant for you.