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| Dental Implants are the best solution for teeth replacement |
Many people
undergo dental implants treatment to replace teeth which have been removed for
various reasons, either the teeth have rotted away or they were broken in an
accident. Instead of wearing removal dentures, permanent implants are fitted
into the patient. If a candidate has no health issues to prevent him or her
from healing, and has a good bone structure, then he or she is a good candidate
for implants. These people choose to have implants because they can’t or don’t
want to wear dentures or simply want to improve their quality of life.
Before you
start getting dental implants, you should check if your dental plan covers this
type of procedure. Once everything is cleared you will learn that a dental
implant procedure involves three approximately hour-long procedures. The first
two are surgeries, followed by a simple crown or bridge fitting.
First, the
dental surgeon has to carefully plan out how the procedure will be done. It’s not just a matter of putting in the
implants – he or she has to make sure that aside from fitting properly, they
will not harm any existing nerves. They can take several pictures, dental
x-rays and even CT Scans. There are also special 3D imaging programs that can
be used to give the surgeon an overview of the patient’s skull, jaw line and
sinus, to help them visualize better where the implants should be placed.
The first
surgery involves implanting the metal rods into your jaw; if this is in the
front of your jaw the dentist will usually give you a temporary bridge. There
will be some discomfort after the surgery, this severity depends on the person
but isn't too extreme. There are
several things to avoid after this surgery; these include smoking, sucking on
straws, and spitting. You also may be advised not to brush the area for a week
or two but you will likely be given an anti-bacterial rinse to keep it clean.
You will also be given pain medication and anti-biotic.
You will go
to the doctor seven to ten days later to have the stitches taken out. Then four
to six months later come the second surgery. After the implants have attached
to the bone, the dentist will make a small cut in the gum and remove the
protective screw in the implant and replace it with a metal healing cap. There
is a chance that your implants will not integrate into your jaw, if this occurs
your dentist can either remove your implants and replace them with wider ones
or he can remove them and wait for your jaws to heal and try it again. Two or
three weeks after this surgery you will go back to the dentist's office and
begin having your bridge, denture, or crown made.
