Implants of teeth: photos before and after installation

A person who has lost a tooth, of course, has a choice - to live without a tooth, make a prosthesis, or insert a dental implant.You can, of course, leave it as it is, only nature has provided that during the chewing all the teeth participate, and if for some reason one or several do not, the process of eating is disrupted.

No one is insured against loss of teeth.Poor heredity, pregnancy, environmental factors, poor quality of drinking water - all this can lead to tooth loss.The achievements of modern dentistry allow any person, at almost any age, to regain a lost tooth.Do not deny yourself the opportunity to be beautiful, have good health, a beautiful smile - it's a direct path to success and harmony in life.

What is dental implants

Implant of the tooth - is a titanium structure that replaces the tooth root.The main difference between the implant and the prosthesis is the complete insertion into the patient's jaw, it is not removed, it does not need to be cleaned after use( not counting the usual brushing of teeth), and it looks absolutely natural.

Dental implants, as can be seen in the photo, consist of several parts:

1. A pin or a screw that is the root part inserted into the jawbone of the patient.The material of manufacture is a titanium alloy, the most commonly used metal in medicine in the field of implantology.
2. Abutment - the outer part on the screw, serves as the basis for the dental crown.
3. The crown itself is an artificial tooth.

Types of dental implants

Distinguish such implant teeth:

By design:

• dismantled - consisting of two parts( an artificial tooth and the basis for it);
• consisting of one component - cast construction, already including all parts, including an artificial tooth;

By type of implementation:

• traditional( endo-osal) structures implanted directly into the jaw tissue.Such are 98% of implants;
• submucosal( subperiosteal) - their design is rather complicated, and is an openwork mesh that is mounted in the periosteal tissue of the jaw;
• intralesive - are introduced into the oral mucosa and are used only for fixing dentures;
• basal - used in cases of lack of bone volume, implantation occurs in the deep jaw layers, not prone to atrophy;
• endodonto-endosal - rods made of metal, inserted into the root of the tooth, to ensure the static "staggering" tooth.

In the form:

• the most common - in the form of a screw or a cylindrical shape;
• in the form of plates - used for basal introduction;
• combination of plates and root implants;
• mini-implants - designed for temporary fixation of orthodontics( with correction of occlusion).

Advantages of implants

If the patient is to implant teeth, the photos before and after will clearly demonstrate all the advantages and significance of this procedure.The advantages are obvious, and you can emphasize them again:

1. Natural appearance of , implants do not differ in color from their own teeth, due to careful selection by a doctor.
2. Speech does not deteriorate , as happens when using a removable denture, nothing prevents you from talking normally.
3. Stability : implants are created for consistency, they completely replace teeth, unless they are not prone to tooth decay and do not hurt, because they will stay healthy forever;
4. Convenience of food intake - implants are fixed, do not cover the sky, you can eat any food, on either side of the jaw.
5. Preservation of the remaining teeth - there is no need to grind adjacent teeth to implant the implant.
6. Enhancing self-esteem - a good mood and beautiful smile are guaranteed.

Disadvantages and contraindications for implants

The implantation procedure is a surgical operation and the risks of complications are also possible. As with any procedure and medical manipulation, implantation has contraindications.Part of them - strict :

• the age of the patient to twenty years;
• hemophilia and pathology of the circulatory system;
• oncology;
• tuberculosis, infectious diseases;
• type 1 diabetes mellitus;
• pathology of the central nervous system;
• addiction, alcoholism;
• bruxism.

Relatively contraindicated with: caries and periodontitis, individuals with bite disorders, jaw pathologies, smokers;Pregnant women;For chronic diseases in the phase of exacerbation

Implant procedure and its stages

To understand what a dental implant is, what is this photo will help.

To begin with, it is necessary to consult an experienced orthodontist who specializes in implants.The specialist will conduct the examination and on the basis of the received data, will make a conclusion about the possibility / impossibility of installing the implant.

In case of a positive decision, the patient will take a panoramic snapshot of the jaws so that the doctor can see the features of the structure of the bone tissue, the location of the patient's teeth, etc.

A cast to make an exact copy of the tooth will also be taken from the patient's jaws, a selection will be made according to the color.

On the appointed day, the patient visits the clinic.On the day of surgery, it is not recommended to drink and eat, and a week before the operation it is necessary to limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages.It is also necessary to refrain from smoking.

The implantation procedure can be divided into three main stages: introduction, healing, termination.

Insertion of the base for the abutment

The patient is prepared for surgical manipulation - the oral cavity is treated with an antiseptic solution, and the face, chin, lips and nose are also disinfected.Anesthesia injection is done in the maxillary section, in the place of planned implantation.After the onset of the prick, surgery begins.

In the place where the tooth is absent, a cut is performed to separate the gingival tissue and cleanse the bone surface. In the bone tissue, a place is drilled for the future implant.A sterile implant is screwed into the bone tissue in the form of a screw.The joints are placed on the site of the gum tissue cut, in such a way as to hide the base of the implant.

Healing implant

The implant must be caught in the jaw and does not cause a rejection process.This process takes from six to twelve weeks( with the procedure on the upper jaw, the healing period increases).At this time, the patient should adhere to a special diet, without eating solid foods.Bone tissue, in the process of healing, gradually "envelops" around the pin, thereby securing it in the jaw.During this period, smoking is prohibited, as is smoking after tooth extraction.

In case the implant does not stick to the bone, the doctor will remove it, cleaning the bony hole, and the process can be repeated after 4-8 weeks of .

End of the procedure for installing the implant

After the healing process is successfully completed and the pin is fixed and settled in the bone, the support head is fixed on it and the tooth is fixed.The doctor checks the bite of the patient, clarifies his state of health. For prevention, an additional visit to the clinic is given 1 to 2 times.

Implants of the teeth of their photos before and after show the successful process of survival.

Rehabilitation after implantation

On the day of surgery, if the patient is working, he needs to take a day off.After the operation, during preventive examinations, such a need will disappear.When introducing more teeth( eight to ten) it is better to arrange a vacation for several days.

Many patients are afraid of pain after implantation and after it.In fact, these fears are exaggerated.Bleeding stops within 24 hours after implantation, within two days, there is edema( this is a normal process), which then will be replaced by a bruise.At this time, the pain in the jaw and around it will also be weakened.

Patients who underwent the procedure were able to compare this pain by sensation, with pain when removing the tooth, or cleaning the canal. During this period, you need to take painkillers.In total, all the unpleasant sensations last no more than 14 days .

Recommendations for care

Dental implantation - belongs to the category of complex dental manipulations.

To reduce the risk of complications, as well as to extend the life of the implants, you need to follow the recommendations for oral care: brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, smoking, not using coffee and tea, visit the dentist 2 timesYear , perform tooth cleaning with a specialist.

Prices and implant manufacturers

The dental market has a wide selection of implants from different manufacturers: from implants of premium class Swiss, German, USA;Middle class - Israeli manufacturers and South Korean;And economy class of Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian producers.

The total cost of installing implants depends on the amount of work, the time of its implementation, the cost of materials.The doctor-implantologist necessarily consults on cost and will pick up the optimum decision for the patient.

When deciding to perform the procedure of implantation of the missing tooth, it is important to select a competent and qualified dentist, to get acquainted with the patients' opinions, the price policy of the clinic.The photo before and after implantation will play an important role in making the decision.