Learn about the Dental Implant procedure and Its Pros & Cons

What is dental implant?

A dental implant is one of the treatments for replacing missing teeth, it has recently become an integrated treatment in dentistry to treat complete and partial teeth loss, dental implants have many advantages over traditional dentures.

We can say that a dental implant is a root made of suitable materials, it provides stability and support for fixed or moveable prostheses.

Dental implant procedure step by step pictures

Dental implant duration

A Dental Implant can usually take between six to eight months and require two surgical procedures.

• At the initial surgical appointment, the dental implant or post is gently placed into the bone socket in place of the missing tooth.

For anxious patients, the procedure can be performed using local anesthesia or general anesthesia.

• As the jawbone heals, it grows around the implant and holds it in place. This healing process usually takes three to six months, depending on the patient.
• Once the implant is firmly fused to the bone, and the second stage begins, the oral surgeon or dentist will reveal the implant and place a small structure called the abutment, which will act as an anchor for the artificial teeth.
• An artificial tooth or crown is fixed by a dentist.

The dentist will take an impression and send the model to a dental laboratory which will manufacture the replacement teeth to meet your specifications.

The final position of the tooth requires only a short and simple appointment.

In selected cases, Progression in dental implant technology has made it possible to extract teeth and place crowns in one visit, which greatly simplifies the surgery.

Tooth implant without surgery

As an alternative to the traditional Implant method that often requires an extraction, healing period, placing the implant, and then another healing period, same-day Implant has shown very promising results.

Days before the normal tooth is removed, the oral surgeon can take a 3D digital scan of the tooth and the cells surrounding it, which will act as a model for the new tooth.

These records will then be transferred to a state-of-the-art laboratory where a completely new tooth can be designed in just days.

This pioneering procedure, known as the non-surgical tooth-replacement system, has made the implant procedure more efficient than the traditional technique.

After Dental Implant

Sometimes the effects of surgery are minimal, so all of the following effects and instructions may not apply to you however when in doubt, follow the directions or contact us.

Instructions after dental implants

The patient’s awareness and commitment to the instructions contribute to the success of the operation by following below-listed tips:

- Oral hygiene

A day after the procedure, it is recommended that you start rinsing with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water)

- Avoid smoking

It is recommended to avoid smoking for at least 3 days after surgery, as this increases the risk of infection and may delay healing.

- Limiting physical activity

Reducing physical activity during the first 24-48 hours after surgery. Excessive stress may lead to bleeding and discomfort after surgery.

When you are lying down, raise your head on a pillow.

- Post-operative visits

It is important to return to see the doctor after the operation, one to two weeks of treatment. Contact us if you have any questions or problems before that.

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what can you eat after dental implant surgery?

You can start with soft foods such as mashed potatoes, macaroni, cheese, or scrambled eggs until the effect of the local anesthetic wears off.

You can resume a regular diet as soon as the anesthesia wears off and the feeling returns; However, it is preferable not to attempt chewing directly on the implant sites.

how to heal faster after dental implants?

The stitches used in the operation are dissolvable unless otherwise informed, and will fall off on their own. This generally occurs in the first week after surgery, but it can take from 4 to 10 days.

Common questions about Dental Implants

what are the risks of dental implants?

Dental implants do not differ from any other surgery in terms of risks and complications as follow:

• Infections at the implant site.
• Injury or damage to surrounding structures, such as other teeth or blood vessels.
• Nerve damage, which can cause pain or numbness in your natural teeth, gums, lips, or chin.
• Sinus problems when embedding dental implant post in the upper jaw one of the sinus cavities.

Loose Dental implant

Dental implants may move and it is a common cause of anxiety among patients. Here are some common reasons:

• Failure of bone fusion with the root of the dental implant.
• Excessive bone loss.
• Acute inflammation in the implant area.

It is easy to predict the movement of the dental implant.

Therefore, it is advisable to visit the dentist to examine it and have X-rays to confirm the condition of the implant.

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This will ensure detecting infections early enough for treatment.

With our modern equipment and experience of our doctors, Ilajak Medical can handle any dental problems with high efficiency and accuracy.

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Dental implant pain after crown placement

As we mentioned earlier, it is normal for the patient to feel slight or moderate pain for a period that does not exceed 10 days, but if the pain persists more than that or faded and then appeared after a month or more, then there must be a problem that can be due to several factors:

• Low blood supply to the site.
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• Tissue or nerve damage.
• Increased load and pressure on the implant.
• Autoimmune disease.

Contact us, For evaluating dental implant conditions and prepare the best treatment plan at reasonable prices.