How Dental Implants Work

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IMMEDIATE FUNCTION IMPLANTS:-

  • - Makes implant treatment very similar to general crown & bridge restorations.
  • - Procedure is easy and very efficient.
  • - Easy for both patients and dentists.
  • - Short and non-traumatic surgery with a minimum of post-operative reactions.
  • - Patient satisfaction.
  • - Simplifies the work of the treatment team.

ADVANTAGE OF IMMEDITE FUNCTION IMPLANTS:-

  • - Less Discomfort.
  • - Reduced Chair time.
  • - Immediate Function.
  • - Reduced Bone Loss.

CONSIDERATION:-

  • - Must be enough bone in the jaw.
  • - Bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant.
  • - Natural teeth and supporting tissues near where the implant will be placed must be in good health.
  • - If bone volume or density is inadequate, a bone graft procedure must be considered first.

SUCCESS RATES:-


Dental implant success is related to:-
  • - Operator skill.
  • - Quality and quantity of the bone available at the site.
  • - Patient's oral hygiene.
  • - The general consensus of opinion is that implants carry a success rate of around 95%.

CONTRAINDICATION:-

  • - Lack of sufficient alveolar bone.
  • - Uncontrolled type II diabetes.
  • - Patients who take intravenous bisphosphonates(for Breast cancer and Osteoporosis).
  • - Bruxism (tooth clenching or grinding).